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Open Arms International
Sep 23, 20211 min read
Saving Lives In Kenya
Your gifts rescue children and help the community surrounding Open Arms Village. And more more help is needed now. The children and...
brittany1838
Sep 16, 20211 min read
Remember The Babies?
Do you remember when the babies came flooding in to Open Arms Village in 2018? Seven babies joined the family within a couple of months....
brittany1838
Sep 8, 20211 min read
A Special Message from Rachel
Would you join the movement to care for children in desperate need? We're working to raise $150,000 by October 31, 2021 and we need your...
Open Arms International
Sep 8, 20211 min read
Back To School
It’s back to school time! Kids and teachers are headed back to the classroom and I want to ask you to join me in praying for all of the...
brittany1838
Aug 31, 20212 min read
Learning For Her Children
I want you to know how your gifts are changing entire families in Kenya. I hope you enjoy this story from Linda, our Communications...
brittany1838
Aug 24, 20211 min read
You Did It!
I am so excited to announce that you did it! The $25,000 match was met by your generosity and now more kids can be helped! Thank you so...
brittany1838
Aug 18, 20212 min read
Creative Minds
Today I want to tell you about some amazing kids and their creative work through the Social Enterprise club at Open Arms Academy. There...
brittany1838
Aug 11, 20212 min read
A Day In The Life of Florence
Meet Florence, a lively 12 year old girl that lives in a village about 2 miles away from Open Arms Academy. She lives in a small mud...
brittany1838
Aug 3, 20211 min read
Home For The Weekend
It is always fun when our children who are in college and boarding schools come home to visit for the weekend. As you can imagine, having...
brittany1838
Jul 21, 20211 min read
A Really Sweet Project
At Open Arms Village, self-sustainability is a top priority. Staff members work diligently to develop ways to provide for the needs of...
brittany1838
Jul 20, 20211 min read
To Be A Child
When I think of childhood, thoughts of carefree summers, playing with friends, making up games and eating ice cream fill my mind. But,...
Open Arms International
Jul 8, 20212 min read
Off to College and A Baby Update
I recently shared with you about our eight high school graduates of 2021. Each one has now completed the process of applying for higher...
brittany1838
Jul 1, 20212 min read
Left In a Trash Can...But
Just six days ago, a baby boy was born in Kenya. Immediately after his birth, he was placed in a trash can with his placenta still...
brittany1838
Jun 28, 20212 min read
More than a lemonade stand
It's been two years since Open Arms Academy launched the Social Enterprise Club. The goal of this group is to teach children how to...
brittany1838
Jun 28, 20211 min read
Life Skills- Kenyan Style
Enjoy this Circle of H.O.P.E. premier video- Albert came to live at Open Arms Village when he was only one day old. He was abandoned at a...
Open Arms International
Jun 23, 20211 min read
Milk, Anyone?
Taking care of 160+ kids just got a little easier! For many years, Open Arms Village farm staff have worked hard to care for the milk...
brittany1838
Jun 16, 20212 min read
Much Needed R & R
Since the pandemic started last March, Open Arms Village houseparents have worked incredibly long hours with very few breaks in order to...
brittany1838
Jun 8, 20212 min read
Update: Emergency Placements
Last week I told you about the four children that had just arrived at Open Arms Village. They were in critical need of care due to...
brittany1838
Jun 3, 20211 min read
Emergency Placements
I just learned that four more children came to live at Open Arms Village today. One group of three siblings, ages 12, 9 and 7, had been...
Open Arms International
May 28, 20212 min read
Meet the Graduates!
I am so excited to announce that eight students at Open Arms Village are 2021 high school graduates! What an amazing accomplishment for...
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