11. The exhibit is meant to be touched and accessible to the viewing public. Observers are encouraged to “take the journey” and walk through the door, open the suitcases, look at the contents.
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45. Thanks to the generosity of Gift from Within , The Door has an online home at www.giftfromwithin.org . It has reached people in over 23 states and five countries.
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