Happy International Women’s Day! We are celebrating today by sharing inspiring, thoughtful interviews with two of Open Arms’ women leaders. Read the full interview with Board Chair Chandra Torgerson below,
Dear Friends of Open Arms, Yesterday, I celebrated my 7th anniversary at Open Arms of Minnesota by doing what our incredible volunteers do with love every single day: delivering medically tailored meals directly to one of our
It’s been a challenging year for our clients and our community, but difficult situations often allow us to better appreciate the positive moments that help define who we are as
By Amy Bowman, Open Arms volunteer In 2006, Amy A. started noticing symptoms including tremors, and sensitivity to heat, odors and music tones. Two years later her muscle control had
By Ashley Hackett, Photojournalism Intern A year and a half ago, Diane Brown* sat in her small apartment in Chicago, reeling with feelings of denial and depression. She had been
From the 2016 Annual Report When Lori was diagnosed with brain cancer, she and her sister Diane did their best to face the challenges that came with her diagnosis. As
From the 2016 Annual Report Charlene has a lot on her plate: She has HIV, and she is the primary caregiver for several of her young grandchildren. But thanks to
By Amy Bowman, Open Arms volunteer For Jane Borochoff of Plymouth, MN, volunteering is a way of life. Jane has a heart for helping others and began doing so as
By Ashley Hackett, Photojournalism Intern Volunteer Lisa Genis has found a strong sense of community in her more than 18 years of involvement at Open Arms. She has seen the
By Ashley Hackett, Open Arms Photojournalism Intern It’s Wednesday morning, and above the Open Arms kitchen Tom Becker sits quietly typing at a computer. As a passionate volunteer and advocate
We’re thrilled to share the second edition of our Gift Catalog—a heartfelt way to nourish our community and support neighbors living with critical illness this holiday season. This year’s catalog features even more meaningful ways to make an impact with your year-end giving. As you flip through the catalog, we hope that you will make a gift to Open Arms that feels meaningful to you.
No matter the challenges, Open Arms stands ready to face the future. Together, we will gather for a special production of Moveable Feast being held on Thursday, May 15 at the historic Hollywood Theater in Northeast Minneapolis. We hope you and your cast of characters will join us in support of our clients!
Open Arms of Minnesota, the Twin Cities-based non-profit dedicated to providing nourishing, medically tailored meals to individuals with critical illnesses, has earned accreditation from the Food Is Medicine Coalition (FIMC). This recognition places Open Arms among an elite group of organizations nationwide that have demonstrated a high standard of care in delivering medically tailored meals (MTM).
Your Gift Will Help Us Serve More Clients!
Together we can continue to meet the increased demand for medically tailored meals with your support! We hope you think of us as you consider your year-end giving. Your donation is a gift of care, compassion, and encouragement!
