Visiting Open Arms Village
The first thing that surprised me about my trip to visit Open Arms Village was when my mom helped me get clothes together to donate to...
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Open Arms International
Apr 20, 20221 min read
Jane & Joseph's Story
In December 2016, residents of a Kenyan village alerted the local chief about their growing concern for 16-month-old twins, Jane and...
Open Arms International
Apr 14, 20221 min read
Ezra's Story
Abandoned in a maize field only hours after his birth, Ezra was discovered by a young girl and taken to the police station. He was...
brittany1838
Dec 28, 20211 min read
Babies
It seems to always happen this way. Not just one baby, but multiple babies arrive at Open Arms Village about the same time. This time,...
brittany1838
Dec 21, 20211 min read
A Thrill of Hope
A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices...". This old Christmas carol speaks so beautifully of hope replacing hopelessness in a world...
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,...
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, 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...
brittany1838
Apr 20, 20211 min read
World Orphans Day
Today is World Orphans Day- a day to acknowledge the problem and remember that you are the solution! Did you know that there are 153...
Open Arms International
Mar 30, 20211 min read
Cuteness Overload!
Prepare for cuteness overload! Watch what happens when the Open Arms toddlers get together after a few hours apart.
Open Arms International
Mar 16, 20211 min read
Sarah
Being a parent is hard. Being a parent to a BUNCH of kids is really hard! The house parents and aunties at Open Arms Village continue to...
Open Arms International
Feb 23, 20211 min read
Circle of H.O.P.E. Matching Opportunity
Your monthly gift will be doubled up to $25,000! To become a monthly donor and join the Circle of H.O.P.E. click here. If you want to...
brittany1838
Feb 16, 20211 min read
Purpose
H.O.P.E. is the foundation of Open Arms International. H is for Homes O is for Outreach P is for Purpose E is for Empowerment Today I...
Open Arms International
Jan 28, 20211 min read
Look what you have done!
Do you ever wonder if your gift could make an impact that brings a PERMANENT change in the life of a child? I want you to know that the...
Open Arms International
Jan 15, 20211 min read
A Christmas Miracle
When our executive director was in Kenya last month, Open Arms Village welcomed baby Faith into the family. Watch the video below to get...
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
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
Nov 6, 20192 min read
When God Chooses to Be Inefficient
I'm learning that God chooses to be inefficient. He could easily care for everyone and everything on earth. He wouldn't even break a...
Open Arms International
Sep 11, 20192 min read
Orphan Sunday
For several years now, Open Arms has been part of Orphan Sunday - a day when believers from all over the world come together in prayer...
Open Arms International
Aug 15, 20191 min read
Thank You!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I can't say it enough. Earlier this summer, we shared a huge, urgent need...and you responded! Your...
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