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Merry Christmas from Open Arms!
All around the world, people are celebrating the birth of our Savior. And because of you, the children of Open Arms Village are having a...
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Open Arms International
Jan 15, 20212 min read
Christmas Tradition in Kenya
It’s an age old tradition in parts of Kenya that mud huts and other traditional housing get a face lift during Christmas. “Christmas is a...
Open Arms International
Dec 1, 20201 min read
It's Giving Tuesday!
During a normal year, many mission teams would travel from the US to Kenya. Each team member would carry a suitcase full of clothes,...
Open Arms International
Nov 30, 20201 min read
It's Almost Here!
Giving Tuesday is almost here! I thought you’d want to know how you can give a child at Open Arms Village the opportunity to know the joy...
Open Arms International
Nov 30, 20201 min read
Give Christmas!
Giving Tuesday is almost here and I'm sure your inbox will be flooded with emails and opportunities to give to worthy organizations. But...
Open Arms International
Nov 30, 20201 min read
Grateful
Caring for trauma survivors is never easy. So many of the 150+ children that call Open Arms Village “home” have survived trauma that is...
Open Arms International
Nov 30, 20201 min read
Faith is Thankful
“I am thankful for our (house) parents staying with us. They make me feel safe.” ~Faith, age 8 Safety is not something taken lightly by...
Open Arms International
Sep 17, 20201 min read
Praying for You!
I don’t know about you, but I think I’ve reached my limit of ‘unprecedented’ events for this year! In all of the stress, uncertainty and...
Open Arms International
Sep 7, 20202 min read
A Letter from Linda
Today we want to share the words of our Kenyan staff member, Linda, with you. We hope it encourages you to see how your gift provides for...
Open Arms International
Sep 1, 20201 min read
Milestones
Eleven little ones at Open Arms Village are turning five this year – and that’s a huge deal. Not only does it mean the parents have their...
Open Arms International
Aug 25, 20202 min read
Grief
Imagine waking up one morning as a child in Kenya, and your mother is sick. Day by day, things get a little worse, until one day, you...
Open Arms International
Aug 18, 20201 min read
"I Feel Like a Warrior"
When you support Open Arms, you provide critical medicine for children with chronic diseases - children like Ben, who has sickle cell...
Open Arms International
Aug 11, 20201 min read
Here's the Situation
Today we want to share a little bit of context for why this Always Open Arms campaign is so vital right now. The number of coronavirus...
Open Arms International
Jul 15, 20201 min read
Meet Samuel
In the last few months, the older children from Open Arms Village have stepped up and given generously of their time, resources, and...
Open Arms International
Jun 12, 20202 min read
Coronavirus Impact
I’m writing today with an urgent need. Coronavirus has brought additional children to our doorstep. Would you provide life-saving care...
Open Arms International
May 20, 20201 min read
Just in Time
It’s hard to believe how much life has changed in the last few months. For four children at Open Arms Village, that difference was life...
Open Arms International
May 13, 20201 min read
Because of You
From the bottom of my heart, thank you! I want you to see with your own eyes the difference you’re making every day for the precious...
Open Arms International
May 5, 20201 min read
#GivingTuesday in May
Today, GivingTuesday launched a day of global giving in response to COVID-19. And a generous donor stepped up and offered to match every...
Open Arms International
Apr 27, 20201 min read
Thank You!
The children and house parents at Open Arms Village wanted to say a big THANK YOU for your prayers and support!
Open Arms International
Apr 13, 20201 min read
Cabbage Patch Match
Today I want to tell you about an Open Arms Village hero! A few days back, a young woman appeared at our gate. Ruth had called Open Arms...
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