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
May 12, 20221 min read
I Want To Be a Teacher
"I want to be a teacher when I grow up." said Mercy, when asked about her dreams. Mercy attends Open Arms Academy on scholarship through...
Open Arms International
Apr 28, 20221 min read
Godwin & Dennis' Story
Two years ago, brothers Godwin, age six, and Dennis, age four, were living a nightmare. Their father was abusive and their mother had...
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...
Open Arms International
Mar 29, 20221 min read
Surprise Visit
Recently, during the Open Arms Academy school holiday, the children had a surprise visit from staff members of a local supermarket. In...
Open Arms International
Feb 16, 20221 min read
25 New Beds!
I'm so excited to tell you that, so far, 25 new beds will be given to kids in desperate need of a safe and warm place to sleep! With 11...
Open Arms International
Jan 27, 20222 min read
February on the Floor
We’re partnering with Stand by Me to provide beds for kids in the communities near Open Arms Village in Kenya and the Denisa Care Center...
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
Dec 7, 20212 min read
The Power of the Gospel
I want to tell you about Kenny, an 11 year old boy who attends Open Arms Academy on scholarship. Kenny lives with his younger siblings...
brittany1838
Nov 11, 20211 min read
Look What You've Done!
I am so thrilled to give you this update! Thanks to you, Open Arms Village will continue to welcome children in desperate need of a safe...
brittany1838
Oct 30, 20210 min read
brittany1838
Oct 20, 20211 min read
Crawl, Walk, Run
I want to tell you about Faith. She is such a resiliant little girl! I hope you enjoy her story below. She is the reason that Open Arms...
brittany1838
Oct 1, 20211 min read
Update From Kenya
Kaytie is in Kenya at Open Arms Village and she has a great update about the kids, as well as some exciting news! Also, right now, you...
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
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 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...
brittany1838
May 17, 20212 min read
A Hand Up
At Open Arms Village, four local women are experiencing the power of knowledge. Each of them participate in the home group that is part...
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