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Open Arms Ministry

Open Arms Ministry Open Arms was founded in 2016 to unite two existing church-based ministries: New Community Covenant Church's Open Arms (formerly Warming Center) and St.

Open Arms Ministry, located in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago, supports and partners with those struggling with homelessness, poverty, and food insecurity. Open Arms Ministry is a non-profit organization located in the Logan Square neighborhood on the northwest side of Chicago supporting and partnering with those affected by homelessness, poverty, and food insecurity. Luke’s Lutheran Chu

rch’s Elijah's Pantry. We believe that all people have been created by a God who loves them and they are deserving of dignity, respect, and opportunity. People facing homelessness and food insecurity must navigate a wide range of challenges, and we believe it is important to assist them in their journeys by meeting our guests’ essential day-to-day needs while connecting them to long term support within the context of a caring community. Open Arms Ministry is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization; gifts are tax-deductible. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We need on-site volunteers between the following hours:
Tuesdays 9:30am - 3pm
Wednesdays 9:30am - 6pm

If interested, fill out our volunteer application at http://bit.ly/OAMvolunteer or email [email protected].

Operating as usual

12/08/2021

Open Arms Ministry's Food Pantry will be open today!!! 4p-6p.

Meet Lawrence!  Since re-opening Lawrence along with other volunteers has tremendously helped in our efforts to serve co...
04/06/2021

Meet Lawrence! Since re-opening Lawrence along with other volunteers has tremendously helped in our efforts to serve community members struggling with homelessness, and food insecurity. He has been cooking up 25+ hot meals at Open Arms every Tuesday and Wednesday! If your interested in joining us email: [email protected]

Please join us this Saturday, March 20th to Pack Up and Distribute Hot Meals and Essentials out to community members fac...
03/16/2021

Please join us this Saturday, March 20th to Pack Up and Distribute Hot Meals and Essentials out to community members facing homelessness. Contact: [email protected]!

We are all interconnected and interdependent. Love for the people and being in service for the people. Please join us in...
03/05/2021

We are all interconnected and interdependent. Love for the people and being in service for the people. Please join us in partnering with Brothers and Sisters facing homelessness, poverty, and food insecurity. Contact [email protected] to join us!

Saturday March 20th we're asking for your help in packing Care Kits for distribution out to Brothers and Sisters facing ...
03/05/2021

Saturday March 20th we're asking for your help in packing Care Kits for distribution out to Brothers and Sisters facing homelessness! If you're interested contact: [email protected]

We're in need of Volunteers for our Food Pantry Operations! If you're interested in our mission to partner with those fa...
03/01/2021

We're in need of Volunteers for our Food Pantry Operations! If you're interested in our mission to partner with those facing food insecurity, please e-mail: [email protected]

We are in need of volunteers than can help mobilize OAM programs and partner with those struggling with homelessness, po...
02/25/2021

We are in need of volunteers than can help mobilize OAM programs and partner with those struggling with homelessness, poverty, and food insecurity. If interested e-mail: [email protected]

"Be Careful What You Ask God For, Because Will You Be Willing To Go Where He Calls You"-Jody Bady
02/24/2021

"Be Careful What You Ask God For, Because Will You Be Willing To Go Where He Calls You"-Jody Bady

OAM Food Pantry is re-opening this Wednesday! Spread the word!
02/23/2021

OAM Food Pantry is re-opening this Wednesday! Spread the word!

We're re-opening this week! Spread the word!
02/22/2021

We're re-opening this week! Spread the word!

WE'RE HIRING!  Open Arms Ministry is hiring a part-time Program Coordinator.  Full job description can be found at the f...
02/02/2021

WE'RE HIRING! Open Arms Ministry is hiring a part-time Program Coordinator. Full job description can be found at the following link
http://ow.ly/9nku50Dpp9T

Our Homelessness Awareness Month & Thanksgiving Spread Out Saturday will be held this weekend, November 21, 2020.  Join ...
11/17/2020

Our Homelessness Awareness Month & Thanksgiving Spread Out Saturday will be held this weekend, November 21, 2020. Join Us As We:
-Package Care Kits For Our Brothers & Sisters
-Prepare Warm Meals
-Distribute Thanksgiving Groceries

***COVID-19 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WILL BE FOLLOWED***

Volunteers are needed all day. You can sign up to volunteer at the following link: http://ow.ly/jFp550CmjTL

If you are unable to attend, but you'd like to make a financial donation to the purchase of supplies, you can do so at the following link:
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/KadZQnc7gVAV89LFeoTC_w

Our Homelessness Awareness Month & Thanksgiving Spread Out Saturday will be held this weekend, November 21, 2020.  Join ...
11/17/2020

Our Homelessness Awareness Month & Thanksgiving Spread Out Saturday will be held this weekend, November 21, 2020. Join Us As We:
-Package Care Kits For Our Brothers & Sisters
-Prepare Warm Meals
-Distribute Thanksgiving Groceries

***COVID-19 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WILL BE FOLLOWED***

Volunteers are needed all day. You can sign up to volunteer at the following link: http://ow.ly/jFp550CmjTL

If you are unable to attend, but you'd like to make a financial donation to the purchase of supplies, you can do so at the following link:
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/KadZQnc7gVAV89LFeoTC_w

On Saturday October 17th, the Open Arms Family will gather for our monthly Spread Out Saturday event. We'll create Care ...
10/15/2020

On Saturday October 17th, the Open Arms Family will gather for our monthly Spread Out Saturday event. We'll create Care Kits packed with

Face Masks & Hand Sanitizer
Shaving Cream & Razors
Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, and Mouth Wash
Body Soap, Lotion, & Deodorant
Shampoo & Conditioner
Snacks, Fruits, & Beverages

Volunteers are needed to help pack & distribute kits. Will you join us? To volunteer with us on October 17th, you can sign up at the following link
http://ow.ly/oj5650BKmSi

If you're unable to join us, but would like support SOS with a financial donation, you can do so at the following link
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/KadZQnc7gVAV89LFeoTC_w

Spread the word to anyone who may be interested!

On Saturday October 17th, the Open Arms Family will gather for our monthly Spread Out Saturday event. We'll create Care ...
10/14/2020

On Saturday October 17th, the Open Arms Family will gather for our monthly Spread Out Saturday event. We'll create Care Kits packed with

Face Masks & Hand Sanitizer
Shaving Cream & Razors
Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, and Mouth Wash
Body Soap, Lotion, & Deodorant
Shampoo & Conditioner
Snacks, Fruits, & Beverages

Volunteers are needed to help pack & distribute kits. Will you join us? To volunteer with us on October 17th, you can sign up at the following link
http://ow.ly/oj5650BKmSi

If you're unable to join us, but would like support SOS with a financial donation, you can do so at the following link
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/KadZQnc7gVAV89LFeoTC_w

Spread the word to anyone who may be interested!

On Saturday October 17th, the Open Arms Family will gather for our monthly Spread Out Saturday event. We'll create Care ...
10/12/2020

On Saturday October 17th, the Open Arms Family will gather for our monthly Spread Out Saturday event. We'll create Care Kits packed with

Face Masks & Hand Sanitizer
Shaving Cream & Razors
Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, and Mouth Wash
Body Soap, Lotion, & Deodorant
Shampoo & Conditioner
Snacks, Fruits, & Beverages

Volunteers are needed to help pack & distribute kits. Will you join us? To volunteer with us on October 17th, you can sign up at the following link
http://ow.ly/oj5650BKmSi

If you're unable to join us, but would like support SOS with a financial donation, you can do so at the following link
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/KadZQnc7gVAV89LFeoTC_w

Spread the word to anyone who may be interested!

10/12/2020

On Saturday October 17th, the Open Arms Family will gather for our monthly Spread Out Saturday event. We'll create Care Kits packed with

Face Masks & Hand Sanitizer
Shaving Cream & Razors
Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, and Mouth Wash
Body Soap, Lotion, & Deodorant
Shampoo & Conditioner
Snacks, Fruits, & Beverages

Volunteers are needed to help pack & distribute kits. Will you join us? To volunteer with us on October 17th, you can sign up at the following link
http://ow.ly/PNek50BKlwg

If you're unable to join us, but would like support SOS with a financial donation, you can do so at the following link
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/KadZQnc7gVAV89LFeoTC_w

Spread the word to anyone who may be interested!

On Saturday October 17th, the Open Arms Family will gather for our monthly Spread Out Saturday event. We'll create Care ...
10/11/2020

On Saturday October 17th, the Open Arms Family will gather for our monthly Spread Out Saturday event. We'll create Care Kits packed with

Face Masks & Hand Sanitizer
Shaving Cream & Razors
Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, and Mouth Wash
Body Soap, Lotion, & Deodorant
Shampoo & Conditioner
Snacks, Fruits, & Beverages

Volunteers are needed to help pack & distribute kits. Will you join us? To volunteer with us on October 17th, you can sign up at the following link
http://ow.ly/oj5650BKmSi

If you're unable to join us, but would like support SOS with a financial donation, you can do so at the following link
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/KadZQnc7gVAV89LFeoTC_w

Spread the word to anyone who may be interested!

10/10/2020

On Saturday October 17th, the Open Arms Family will gather for our monthly Spread Out Saturday event. We'll create Care Kits packed with

Face Masks & Hand Sanitizer
Shaving Cream & Razors
Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, and Mouth Wash
Body Soap, Lotion, & Deodorant
Shampoo & Conditioner
Snacks, Fruits, & Beverages

Volunteers are needed to help pack & distribute kits. Will you join us? To volunteer with us on October 17th, you can sign up at the following link
http://ow.ly/PNek50BKlwg

If you're unable to join us, but would like support SOS with a financial donation, you can do so at the following link
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/KadZQnc7gVAV89LFeoTC_w

Spread the word to anyone who may be interested!

10/08/2020

On Saturday October 17th, the Open Arms Family will gather for our monthly Spread Out Saturday event. We'll create Care Kits packed with

Face Masks & Hand Sanitizer
Shaving Cream & Razors
Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, and Mouth Wash
Body Soap, Lotion, & Deodorant
Shampoo & Conditioner
Snacks, Fruits, & Beverages

Volunteers are needed to help pack & distribute kits. Will you join us? To volunteer with us on October 17th, you can sign up at the following link
http://ow.ly/PNek50BKlwg

If you're unable to join us, but would like support SOS with a financial donation, you can do so at the following link
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/KadZQnc7gVAV89LFeoTC_w

Spread the word to anyone who may be interested!

On Saturday October 17th, the Open Arms Family will gather for our monthly Spread Out Saturday event. We'll create Care ...
10/08/2020

On Saturday October 17th, the Open Arms Family will gather for our monthly Spread Out Saturday event. We'll create Care Kits packed with

Face Masks & Hand Sanitizer
Shaving Cream & Razors
Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, and Mouth Wash
Body Soap, Lotion, & Deodorant
Shampoo & Conditioner
Snacks, Fruits, & Beverages

Volunteers are needed to help pack & distribute kits. Will you join us? To volunteer with us on October 17th, you can sign up at the following link
http://ow.ly/oj5650BKmSi

If you're unable to join us, but would like support SOS with a financial donation, you can do so at the following link
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/KadZQnc7gVAV89LFeoTC_w

Spread the word to anyone who may be interested!

10/06/2020

On Saturday October 17th, the Open Arms Family will gather for our monthly Spread Out Saturday event. We'll create Care Kits packed with

Face Masks & Hand Sanitizer
Shaving Cream & Razors
Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, and Mouth Wash
Body Soap, Lotion, & Deodorant
Shampoo & Conditioner
Snacks, Fruits, & Beverages

Volunteers are needed to help pack & distribute kits. Will you join us? To volunteer with us on October 17th, you can sign up at the following link
http://ow.ly/PNek50BKlwg

If you're unable to join us, but would like support SOS with a financial donation, you can do so at the following link
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/KadZQnc7gVAV89LFeoTC_w

Spread the word to anyone who may be interested!

On Saturday October 17th, the Open Arms Family will gather for our monthly Spread Out Saturday event. We'll create Care ...
10/06/2020

On Saturday October 17th, the Open Arms Family will gather for our monthly Spread Out Saturday event. We'll create Care Kits packed with

Face Masks & Hand Sanitizer
Shaving Cream & Razors
Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, and Mouth Wash
Body Soap, Lotion, & Deodorant
Shampoo & Conditioner
Snacks, Fruits, & Beverages

Volunteers are needed to help pack & distribute kits. Will you join us? To volunteer with us on October 17th, you can sign up at the following link
http://ow.ly/oj5650BKmSi

If you're unable to join us, but would like support SOS with a financial donation, you can do so at the following link
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/KadZQnc7gVAV89LFeoTC_w

Spread the word to anyone who may be interested!

Today is our 1st Spread Out Saturday. We're making Care Kits with toiletries, PPE, & Snacks to distribute to our brother...
09/19/2020

Today is our 1st Spread Out Saturday. We're making Care Kits with toiletries, PPE, & Snacks to distribute to our brothers and sisters experiencing homelessness. If anyone is available to assist with packing or distributing to those in need, we're at 2649 N Francisco Ave. Special thanks to Austin Coming Together for the donation of hand sanitizer and cloth masks.

This is a new monthly event!  We will package & distribute care kits together, and we'd love for you to join us.  Click ...
09/11/2020

This is a new monthly event! We will package & distribute care kits together, and we'd love for you to join us. Click on the link below to learn more & sign up to volunteer.

http://ow.ly/MNHW50Botjk

GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their commun...
05/04/2020

GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. , a global day of unity to take place on May 5, 2020, as a response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.

Open Arms Ministry is a transformative, shared space of nourishment, opportunity, and connection. We seek to combat the causes of homelessness and food insecurity, while being a support to those experiencing these forms of poverty and inequity. AND WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT. Due to the pandemic we currently face, there has been a significant uptick in the need for the services of our organization.

On GivingTuesday, May 5th, will you make a financial contribution to those how need us?

Click on the following link to make your donation.
http://ow.ly/F4ZU50zwcV8

WE ARE OPEN!  If you know of anyone in need of a hot meal and/or groceries, send em our way.
03/24/2020

WE ARE OPEN! If you know of anyone in need of a hot meal and/or groceries, send em our way.

Come put your love into action by volunteering with Open Arms Ministry. We provide essential services and support to the...
03/06/2020

Come put your love into action by volunteering with Open Arms Ministry. We provide essential services and support to the people in our Logan Square Chicago community, especially those affected by hunger and homelessness.

The February Community Dinner is coming up this Thursday at 5:30pm! 🎉🍽️Come strengthen the bonds of community and enjoy ...
02/09/2020

The February Community Dinner is coming up this Thursday at 5:30pm! 🎉🍽️
Come strengthen the bonds of community and enjoy a delicious meal. Interested volunteers please send us a message at [email protected] !

A couple of fun upcoming volunteer opportunities with Open Arms Ministry.
02/06/2020

A couple of fun upcoming volunteer opportunities with Open Arms Ministry.


Wise words from American poet, writer, singer, and civil rights activist, Dr. Maya Angelou. Let's remember to give other...
02/05/2020

Wise words from American poet, writer, singer, and civil rights activist, Dr. Maya Angelou. Let's remember to give others the grace we all deserve as change our lives for the better.

Come join us in food and fellowship at our upcoming community dinner, Thursday February 13th at 5:30pm! All are welcome....
02/01/2020

Come join us in food and fellowship at our upcoming community dinner, Thursday February 13th at 5:30pm! All are welcome.

If you are available to volunteer, please contact Darrel at [email protected].

"For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him." John 3:17
01/27/2020

"For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him." John 3:17

Hoping to make the world a better place in 2020? Join our volunteer team! We have new opportunities posted every day for...
01/23/2020

Hoping to make the world a better place in 2020? Join our volunteer team! We have new opportunities posted every day for change-makers who want to share their food prepping, marketing, or grant-writing skills to serve the greater good.

Plus you'll have a fun time doing it! Don't believe us? Just see what our previous volunteers are saying!

See opportunities here: http://ow.ly/Ku2450y3gFf

Address

2649 N Francisco Avenue
Chicago, IL
60647

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
4pm - 6pm

Telephone

(773) 252-3210

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Are you accepting clothing donations at this time?
Are you currently accepting clothing donations?
I AM STRONG BECAUSE I DEPEND ON GOD
Hey Gina,How are you?Hope you are fine though covid-19 is almost everywhere.We are fine but indoors no school.I can't reach you.What's the problem?From Angel Leeza.
When there's a will. There's a way.

Open Arms Ministry is going to CCDA! Make sure you stop by our booth to learn more about us and grab your very own Open Arms Apparel!
Wow, Joni, you were a big group ~ all walking for a good cause. So thankful for it bringing in such a good sum of money. I looked and tried to find you on the picture and finally located your charming face. Thought I saw Leah too.
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