A picture of the executive director at Midland's Open Door, Saralyn Temple.

A NOTE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Hello! My name is Saralyn Temple, and I am the Executive Director for Midland’s Open Door. Here at the Open Door, we provide shelter and meals for the homeless, hungry and hurting through our crisis shelters and soup kitchen near downtown Midland. Built on the principles of biblical hospitality and the life-transforming gospel on Christ, the Open Door has stood in the gap for our neighbors in need for 50 years and that work continues today because of loving neighbors and faithful supporters just like you. 

We look forward to walking with you in caring for the homeless, hungry and hurting in our community!  

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A picture of the executive director at Midland's Open Door, Saralyn Temple.

A NOTE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Hello! My name is Saralyn Temple, and I am the Executive Director for Midland’s Open Door. Here at the Open Door, we provide shelter and meals for the homeless, hungry and hurting through our crisis shelters and soup kitchen near downtown Midland. Built on the principles of biblical hospitality and the life-transforming gospel on Christ, the Open Door has stood in the gap for our neighbors in need for 50 years and that work continues today because of loving neighbors and faithful supporters just like you. 

We look forward to walking with you in caring for the homeless, hungry and hurting in our community!  

Saralyn Temple, Executive Director

saralyn.temple@midlandopendoor.org

Jeff Temple, Director of Shelter and Outreach Programs

 jeff.temple@midlandopendoor.org

Jon Hartwick, Men’s Shelter Coordinator

jon.hartwick@midlandopendoor.org

Lori Martin, Women and Children’s Center Coordinator

lori.martin@midlandopendoor.org

Ashley Hardy, Food Service Coordinator

ashley.hardy@midlandopendoor.org

Allyse March, Administrative Coordinator

allyse.march@midlandopendoor.org

Meredith Sweet, Marketing and Partnerships Coordinator

meredith.sweet@midlandopendoor.org

Saralyn Temple, Executive Director

saralyn.temple@midlandopendoor.org

Jeff Temple, Director of Shelter and Outreach Programs

 jeff.temple@midlandopendoor.org

Jon Hartwick, Men’s Shelter Coordinator

jon.hartwick@midlandopendoor.org

Lori Martin, Women and Children’s Center Coordinator

lori.martin@midlandopendoor.org

Ashley Hardy, Food Service Coordinator

ashley.hardy@midlandopendoor.org

Allyse March, Administrative Coordinator

allyse.march@midlandopendoor.org

Meredith Sweet, Marketing and Partnerships Coordinator

meredith.sweet@midlandopendoor.org

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Mary Greeley, Secretary

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Kelly Burgard

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Tim Dyste

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Joshua Eggert

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Melissa Jones

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Rob Kelch

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Christel Mulder

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Steve Scott

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