Healing House Hosts Holiday Open House

Dorri Partain

November 26, 2025

Dorri Partain
Managing Editor

Festive tables, tasty nibbles and sweet treats awaited attendees during Healing House KC’s annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, Nov. 22. Guests filled the Recovery Community Center at 112 N. Elmwood Ave, as staff manned tables featuring items for the silent auction, a raffle, and two Angel Trees, and offered tours of several Healing House facilities.

Angel Trees allowed guests to “adopt” Healing House program participants and provide specific gifts for Christmas.

Founder and Healing House KC CEO Bobbi Jo Reed, dressed as Mrs. Claus, met with attendees during Saturday’s Open House event.

Healing House’s Recovery Community Center (112 N. Elmwood ave.) was packed with attendees during its Holiday Open House.

New offices and a children’s area named Erin’s Smiling Place have been completed at Healing House’s Family Enrichment Center at 4604 St. John Avenue.

Historic Station 23 Firehouse (4444 St. John Avenue) has been transformed into housing for program participants.

All photos by Dorri Partain

Dorri Partain

A graduate of Central Missouri State University, Dorri’s first foray into journalism began at Maple Woods Community College. Her love for old homes brought her to Historic Northeast in 1986. Immersed in the community, she developed a love for its parks, with Indian Mound and Cliff Drive holding a special place in her heart. Dorri’s journey with the Northeast News began in 1998, where she contributed a freelance feature column until 2006. In 2016, she officially joined the News staff, bringing her storytelling skills to the wider community. Outside of her work at Northeast News, Dorri is a devoted mother to two sons and three kitty companions. An avid vintage collector, her collections include matchbooks and other incredible items that are quite familiar within our “Remember This” weekly feature.

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