KENT, WA – Open Doors for Multicultural Families (ODMF) is honored to announce US Senator Patty Murray secured $614,000 in Fiscal Year 2026 Congressionally Directed Spending to support the development of the ODMF Early Learning Center, a vital piece of…
Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone: My Arrival and Early Challenges Written By Ky Ly Stepping out of your comfort zone is never easy. 16 years ago, I stepped out of mine when I moved from Vietnam to the United…
One autistic student’s journey through college and beyond Written By Khalid Sirad The bell rings one final time. Graduation caps soar through the air. For most students, this moment marks an exciting transition to independence. But for those of us…
Open Doors for Multicultural Families (ODMF) stands in solidarity with families across Washington who continue to experience the harmful impacts of restraint and isolation practices in schools. Across the state, students- many with disabilities and/or other behavioral needs, are still…
Open Doors for Multicultural Families (ODMF) is honored to celebrate the groundbreaking of Mercy Housing Northwest’s newest affordable and accessible housing community in Tacoma, 35th & Pacific, on January 15, 2026. As partners in advancing equity, inclusion, and stability for…
Open Doors for Multicultural Families (ODMF) has released our 2026 Legislative Platform, outlining bold policy priorities designed to advance equity, safety, and access for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across Washington State. The platform highlights five urgent areas…
At Open Doors for Multicultural Families, stability isn’t just one of our goals; it’s a lifeline. For many of our neighbors, especially families supporting a loved one with a disability, a single crisis can push them dangerously close to homelessness.…
Open Doors for Multicultural Families (ODMF) is entering a new chapter of growth and transformation. After 15 years of visionary leadership, our founder and longtime Executive Director, Ginger Kwan, is stepping into a new strategic role within the organization. Beginning…
Kent, WA — Open Doors for Multicultural Families (ODMF), a nationally recognized nonprofit serving multicultural individuals and their families, announces the early termination of one long-standing federal grant and the non-renewal of another, both critical to its mission of providing…
Josue is a radiant force of joy. He loves to eat. He loves his family. He loves counting in English and Spanish. He dances without restraint, sings with heart, and lights up our Early Learning Playgroup with his laughter and…
When Bryan C. was told by teachers that college wasn’t in his future, he didn’t accept that narrative. And neither did his family or the community that stood beside them. Through his involvement with Open Doors programming Bryan discovered what…
Kent, WA – The signing of the Washington State Budget by Governor Bob Ferguson marks a historic milestone for Open Doors for Multicultural Families (ODMF). The organization has been awarded $12 million for a capital request to fund the community-focused…