Opening Doors

Opening Doors We assisted refugees that were arriving in the Sacramento area from the former Soviet Union, Southeast Asia and elsewhere to begin new lives here.

Opening Doors’ mission is to enrich communities by supporting immigrants, refugees, and survivors of trafficking on their path to stability, self-sufficiency, and belonging. Opening Doors began in 1993 as a small refugee resettlement agency called the Sacramento Refugee Ministry, which was sponsored by the Interfaith Service Bureau. When many of these refugees let us know that they needed help wit

h starting businesses in order to become self-sufficient, we formed our Microenterprise Assistance program. This small business program grew to serve Hispanic immigrants and US citizens. In 2003, after a great deal of growth, we incorporated as our own 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the name of Opening Doors. In 2004 Opening Doors became a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). We grew our business microloan program and began offering tools and training for those attempting to assert more control over their personal finances. Responding to the horrific problem of human trafficking and the dire needs of those who have survived it, Opening Doors became a founding member of Sacramento’s Rescue and Restore Coalition in 2007, and established its Survivors of Human Trafficking program. Over the years Opening Doors has developed an extraordinary internship and volunteer program that is critical to our success. Young people from many cultural backgrounds gain important skills and life experiences as they are given the opportunity to take on high levels of responsibility and use their talents to the fullest. We celebrate the diversity of our community and believe that we are enriched by its varied cultural wisdoms. We believe in the fundamental value of every community member and we work to enable each to fulfill his or her potential and thus contribute to their fullest to our society.

External Affairs Director Jims Porter spoke with Univision Sacramento about the ripple effects immigration enforcement h...
05/27/2026

External Affairs Director Jims Porter spoke with Univision Sacramento about the ripple effects immigration enforcement has on families — especially when fathers are detained or deported. In those moments, spouses, children, and loved ones often carry the emotional and financial weight of trying to keep the family together while navigating fear and uncertainty. Through it all, communities play a critical role in helping families stay stable.

Watch the full interview here:

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Thank you, Sacramento! 💛Your support ensures families across our region can access the legal services, wellness programs...
05/21/2026

Thank you, Sacramento! 💛

Your support ensures families across our region can access the legal services, wellness programs, housing support, and economic opportunities they need to rebuild and move forward with stability and self-sufficiency.

The need continues beyond Big Day of Giving. Help keep the impact going by making a gift or becoming a monthly donor today: https://support.openingdoorsinc.org/campaign/757271/donate

Thanks to United Way Capital Region's Free Tax Preparation program, families making less than $68K can receive free, sec...
05/18/2026

Thanks to United Way Capital Region's Free Tax Preparation program, families making less than $68K can receive free, secure tax preparation and maximize their refunds. Learn more about this safe process at yourfreetaxprep.org and share multilingual flyers with people who would benefit from this support.

Thank you to California Freethought Day for providing 65 backpacks filled with supplies and essentials for local immigra...
05/13/2026

Thank you to California Freethought Day for providing 65 backpacks filled with supplies and essentials for local immigrants, refugees, and survivors of trafficking. 🎒🧡

We’re grateful for community members who continue to show up for our neighbors and invest in creating welcoming, supportive pathways for families in our region.

WOW, Sacramento! 🙌 You helped raise $60,000 for Big Day of Giving! We are so close to our $70,000 goal—just $10K to go. ...
05/08/2026

WOW, Sacramento! 🙌 You helped raise $60,000 for Big Day of Giving! We are so close to our $70,000 goal—just $10K to go. You can still help meet it by pitching in! Already donated? Share this post to invite your friends and family to join you in helping families like Sayed's! Every gift builds a stronger, more resilient Sacramento for all of us. Let's do this! 🚀

Big Day of Giving is in full swing, and there’s still time to make an impact! 💛 Support like yours allows families in Sacramento like Sayed’s reach stability and self-sufficiency.

Opening Doors equipped Sayed, who is blind, to build independence and support his family, including his son with disabilities. With medical care, stable housing, and support learning English, their family continues hitting milestones, like securing a driver’s permit for his wife to create opportunity for the whole family.

Donate this BDOG so families like Sayed’s can rebuild with dignity and confidence: https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/organization/Openingdoors

Big Day of Giving ends at midnight and there’s still time to make an impact! 💛 Opening Doors helps survivors of traffick...
05/08/2026

Big Day of Giving ends at midnight and there’s still time to make an impact! 💛 Opening Doors helps survivors of trafficking like Carmen heal, rebuild, and navigate complex systems to build a life of their own. Your support provides the support to make that possible. With access to safe housing, mental health services, and legal assistance, Carmen is making strides toward stability and self-sufficiency.

Give before midnight to support Sacramento and the people who call it home! https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/organization/Openingdoors

Big Day of Giving is in full swing, and there’s still time to make an impact! 💛 Support like yours allows families in Sa...
05/07/2026

Big Day of Giving is in full swing, and there’s still time to make an impact! 💛 Support like yours allows families in Sacramento like Sayed’s reach stability and self-sufficiency.

Opening Doors equipped Sayed, who is blind, to build independence and support his family, including his son with disabilities. With medical care, stable housing, and support learning English, their family continues hitting milestones, like securing a driver’s permit for his wife to create opportunity for the whole family.

Donate this BDOG so families like Sayed’s can rebuild with dignity and confidence: https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/organization/Openingdoors

Big Day of Giving is here! 💛 And with your support, immigrants, refugees, and survivors of trafficking don’t have to nav...
05/07/2026

Big Day of Giving is here! 💛 And with your support, immigrants, refugees, and survivors of trafficking don’t have to navigate their challenges alone—from immigration enforcement and shifting policies to steep federal funding cuts. With your help, Opening Doors stands alongside them every step of the way, offering legal support, wellness support, and economic opportunities to thrive in our community.

Be part of the impact—give today: https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/organization/Openingdoors

05/06/2026

Big Day of Giving is tomorrow—and your support helps people like Faisal as they rebuild their lives. 💛 Opening Doors helped Faisal as he grappled with the separation of his wife and child in Afghanistan, helping secure safe housing and the mental health support he needed. Now, he’s regaining his footing and creating stability and hope for the future.

Join us in helping people like Faisal this Big Day of Giving:

Opening Doors stands with immigrants, refugees, and survivors of human trafficking as they pursue their right to stability, self-sufficiency, and belonging – building the life they deserve and an even stronger Northern California…for everyone.

Thanks to United Way Capital Region's Free Tax Preparation program, families making less than $68K can receive free, sec...
04/26/2026

Thanks to United Way Capital Region's Free Tax Preparation program, families making less than $68K can receive free, secure tax preparation and maximize their refunds. Learn more about this safe process at yourfreetaxprep.org and share these multilingual flyers with people who would benefit from this support.

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1111 Howe Avenue, Ste 125
Sacramento, CA
95825

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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(916) 492-2591

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