Open Door House helps young adults aging out of foster care find stability in Cabarrus County

Founded in 2018, the nonprofit provides housing, mentorship and life-skills support — with plans to expand and serve more residents.

Open Door House founder and executive director Kathy Lista (left) is pictured with program director Symone’ Thompson and program graduate Amaziah during the She Speaks conference last summer. Photo courtesy of Kathy Lista.

Kathy Lista was working in the corporate world in October 2015 when she was invited to Florida for a service project through her job.