A fundraiser favorite, the Doors of Hope Transition Ministries Holiday House Tour, returns Saturday, December 6, 2025, with an opportunity to peer into one of Oxford’s loveliest neighborhoods with homes decorated for the holiday season. The Holiday House Tour has become a treasured holiday tradition for many North Mississippians. This year’s tour features seven beautiful homes in the Old Taylor Road/South 11th Street neighborhood.
“Oxonians and friends from surrounding communities are looking for ways to give back to the community during the holiday season. The Doors of Hope Holiday House Tour is the perfect way to gather with friends, see beautiful homes, and contribute to a worthy cause,” said fundraising chair Susan Bartlett.
Doors of Hope Transition Ministries is dedicated to guiding homeless and at-risk homeless families toward self-sufficiency and serves families with minor children in the home. According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation, 28% of Mississippi’s children live in poverty with 19% of those children living in families who 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,” said executive director Mary Margaret Andrews. “This is an important fundraiser for us because it funds many of those programs.”
Homeowners Polly and Ward Hubbell jumped at the chance to open their home for the fundraiser. “We feel very fortunate to live in a community that supports its neighbors, especially during this season, and we’re delighted to participate in this year’s holiday house tour,” said Polly.
Oxford businesses are generously donating items for the Doors of Hope Holiday House Tour raffle including a Traeger Timberline Grill valued at over $3000 donated by Shaw’s Ace Hardware.
Tickets can be purchased in advance on the Doors of Hope Holiday House Tour website (holidayhousetouroxford.com) or on location the day of the tour. Parking will be at the lot on the corner of Old Taylor Road south of UM’s Swayze Field. Shuttles will take attendees to the ticket tent located in the corner of Hayes and 11th Street.
For information on accessibility, contact Doors of Hope at (662) 234-1100.
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