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Holiday House Tour Benefits Doors of Hope Transition Ministries

BELOVED HOLIDAY TRADITION RETURNS TO OXFORD THIS YEAR

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EVENT INFORMATION

DOORS OF HOPE HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2022 TIME: 10 A.M. - 3 P.M. PARK DRIVE/ZILLA AVENT DRIVE

after a two-year break, the Doors of Hope Transition Ministries Holiday House Tour will return Sat., Dec. 3. When the pandemic forced the organization’s fundraising committee to take a break from showcasing the classic homes of Oxford, MS, people were sincerely disappointed. “We heard from so many folks who look forward to the tradition of seeing homes beautifully decorated for the season,” says fundraising chair Susan Bartlett. “It’s a time to gather with family and friends, but also a time when people want to give back to their community.”

Doors of Hope Transition Ministries is dedicated to guiding homeless and at-risk homeless families with minor children toward self-sufficiency. According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation, 28 percent of Mississippi’s children live in poverty; 19 percent of those children’s families are likely to face eviction from their homes in the near future. “While we do offer financial assistance with rent or utilities, the heart of our work is helping families learn life skills, navigate education and employment, and improve their health,” says executive director Mary Margaret Andrews. “This is an important fundraiser for us because it funds so many of those programs.”

This year’s tour will open five residences in the Park Drive and Zilla Avent Drive neighborhood from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., including the home of Mary and Sam Haskell. “We are thrilled to be a part of this year’s Holiday House Tour! Decorating for Christmas is our favorite time of year; or as we like to call it, ‘Decking the Hill.’ Sharing in this important cause with our Oxford community is the perfect way to kick off the season of giving,” says Mary Haskell.

Tickets can be purchased on location the day of the tour, or in advance through accelevents.com or doorsofhopeoxford.org. Raffle items will also be offered. For information on accessibility, contact Doors of Hope at 662.234.1100.

Doors of Hope Transition Ministries is in need of essential household items like bedding, cleaning supplies, crockpots, diapers and baby wipes. To donate items contact 662.234.1100.