OpenDoors Asheville’s mission is to strengthen community by eliminating the race-based
opportunity and achievement gap for students through education.

Who we prioritize:

K-11th grade students living in Buncombe County
Those most affected by the race-based opportunity & achievement gap
Students with diagnosed and/or suspected learning differences
Students living in subsidized housing, who are unhoused, or who are designated McKinney-Vento

The process:

Complete the referral form below to tell us a little more about the student/s you have in mind
Have a brief phone conversation with a member of the OpenDoors Asheville education team staff
If it seems like a good fit, come into OpenDoors Asheville for an in-person conversation
Join the OpenDoors Asheville family!

Please note: We are currently on a waitlist. The intake process may take several weeks or several months. Please also note that a referral to OpenDoors Asheville is not a guarantee of services. We require families to go through the process outlined above to ensure OpenDoors Asheville is a good fit for each family.

Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your student/s. We’re looking forward to getting to know you!

Your Name *

First Name

Last Name

Your relationship to student/s *

Your Email *

Your Phone *

Parent/Guardian Name

(if different from above)

First Name

Last Name

Parent/Guardian Email

Parent/Guardian Phone

Student Name *

First Name

Last Name

Student Grade *

*Please note that we do intake students until they are rising kindergarteners.

Student Age *

What school do they currently attend? *

How does the student identify their race/ethnicity? *

Reason/s for referral *

Check all that apply.

Academic Skill Assessment

College/Career Prep

Exceptional Children (EC) Advocacy

Afterschool Activities

Summer Camps

Orton-Gillingham/Dyslexia Tutoring

Subject Specific Tutoring/Homework Help

Internships/Employability Skills

Other

If other, please explain:

Does the student qualify for any government subsidy? *

Please check all that apply.

Free/Reduced Lunch

Medicaid

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

SNAP/EBT

Asheville Housing Authority

Housing voucher

Other benefits

None of the above

Are there other students in the home that you'd like to add to the waitlist? *

Student Name

First Name

Last Name

Student Age

Student Name

First Name

Last Name

Student Age

Student Name

First Name

Last Name

Student Age

Disclaimer *

OpenDoors Asheville is primarily an education-based organization. We only offer as-needed, temporary/emergency relief for families already engaged in our services. If the referred student is currently in crisis, please dial 211 to find other organizations providing immediate resource assistance. A referral to OpenDoors Asheville is not a guarantee of services. We require each family to follow the intake process before making a final decision as to the best course of action for educational support and intervention. This process may take several weeks or longer depending on current caseloads, the cooperation of agencies concerning information requests, and schedule availability. We aim to provide high-quality services and acknowledge that what is best for a family may be outside the scope of our programming. A decision not to intake a student or family may involve a referral to outside sources. Please check below to indicate that you understand and agree to the above.

I understand and agree with the above statement.

Thank you! If you’re seeing this message, you have successfully submitted your referral form.

Please keep in mind that we have many families on the waitlist and we may not be able to reach out immediately.

If there is an emergency, please call or text our Executive Director Jen Langdon Ramming at 828-777-1135.

We hope to welcome you to the OpenDoors community as soon as possible!

Central to our mission is the belief that diversity and inclusion are catalysts for meaningful change. We advocate for equality, justice, and equity in all our initiatives.
Our commitment to diversity is woven into the very fabric of our organization, from our student body, to our leadership to our volunteers.

OpenDoors strives to create inclusive spaces where individuals from all backgrounds feel valued and have equal opportunities to thrive. We employ, serve, and advocate without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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