Cannot be built alone.
Building a new campus for women,
children, and families in Kern County
No one expects they’ll need our services.
Until they do.
Every day in Kern County, women, children, and families face the unthinkable —domestic violence, sexual assault, homelessness, and cycles of trauma that threaten their safety and stability. The Open Door Network exists to meet these moments with hope, resources, and a path forward, and we’re proud of the impact we’ve made alongside this community.
Our impact:
We must reach beyond who we serve today.
Bakersfield has grown over the past two decades but faces rising poverty, homelessness, sexual assault, child abuse, and domestic violence.
To meet this need, The Open Door Network (TODN) is building a new, consolidated campus in the heart of one of Bakersfield’s most underserved areas. Expanded space, enhanced programs, and modern facilities will allow us to reach more people, provide vital services, and ensure that families have a path forward.
In addition to restoring lives, this project strengthens our local economy. TODN’s new facility will expand workforce training, create new permanent jobs, equip children for educational success, and fuel self-sufficiency for families across Kern County.
Individuals Served Annually:
At The Open Door Network, we help individuals heal and reimagine their futures.
This new campus will allow us to increase capacity by 40%
and serve 3,900+ unduplicated, low-income individuals annually by 2031.
The next steps.
The new TODN campus consolidates services from multiple sites into one modern, purpose-built space. Each building is designed to meet the unique needs of families, children, and individuals facing homelessness or abuse.
C A M P U S F E A T U R E S
Four buildings totaling 74,600 sq ft
Designed to co-locate programs from multiple sites for seamless service delivery
Compliance with California Green Building Standards; solar panels included
Co-location improves efficiency and allows The Open Door Network to serve 3,900+ low-income individuals annually
Campus will be completed in 2027
B U I L D I N G A
Intake & Administrative Services
Centralized intake for new clients to streamline access to programs
Administrative offices supporting case management, program oversight, and operational functions
B U I L D I N G B
Cafeteria & Warehouse
Kitchen and dining hall providing meals to clients
Warehouse space for donations and logistics training
B U I L D I N G C
Child & Youth Programming
Designed to support parents working outside traditional hours
Discovery Depot Child Care Center: 30 licensed childcare seats for children 0-5
“Champ Camp” Afterschool Program: serves 150 school-aged children with tutoring, enrichment, and social development activities
B U I L D I N G D
Shelter & Transitional Wellness Care
Emergency shelter with private rooms for families and shared rooms for individuals
Transitional Wellness Care Unit: 35 beds for individuals too sick for a shelter but not needing hospitalization
Access to wraparound services including case management, therapy, and employment support
One campus.
Infinite futures.
One campus. Infinite futures.
“The Open Door Network saw potential in me and refused to let my background define who I am as a person.”
Ebony, Case Manager at The Open Door Network
“I went from surviving day to day to helping others heal. The Open Door Network gave me that chance.”
Marica, Cook at The Open Door Network Domestic Violence Shelter
