Unwavering goal of enrolling 100% of our participants in post-secondary education, while being recognized by our teachers, our community, and experts in our industry as the best program in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. It is through the creation of an interconnected network of Oak Ridge Schools, neighborhoods, businesses, and churches that everyone involved is able to help one another out through this common thread of community engagement and support. Streams of revenue and monetary donations for DOORS stem from various sources, both consistent and non-consistent. Beyond the obvious revenue stream of received payments in exchange for providing lawn care and maintenance services, DOORS would expands this with a “Pay-What-You-Can” business model for accepting customer payment to cater to veterans, elderly, and clientele across the various income brackets in Oak Ridge. The revenue received from lower-income households that pay what’s within their means would be sustained and balanced out by the more affluent families that do the same. THE IMPACT
By creating a program to help mitigate financial barriers for students seeking higher education opportunities after high school, while simultaneously addressing problems of landscaping in low-income neighborhoods, DOORS would work toward lowering the local poverty level. The result of this positive, social impact will be aimed toward maintaining the curb appeal of communities with lower incomes. Since this is a community-centered organization, having and maintaining strong connections with those outside of DOORS and in the Oak Ridge area is crucial to the success of and longevity of DOORS and its initiatives.
