Out of a quiet but persistent sense of calling, Joanne became the founder of Open House Ministries, a response to the needs she saw among unhoused families in Clark County. What began with prayer, observation, and simple acts of compassion grew into a Christ-centered sanctuary offering shelter, dignity, and hope. From a small boarding house to a growing campus serving hundreds of families each year, Joanne’s vision expanded with faith and determination, always guided by her belief that love must be expressed through action. Her legacy continues to live on in every life restored, every family reunited, and every person who has found hope within Open House Ministries.