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It's official: we have a roof!
The roof boards are down and the 2nd floor is almost entirely walled in. They also have started to put
We're getting a roof over our heads!
The roof joists are in over most of the 2nd floor. Soon, we will have a roof!
Our future kitchen
One of the photos in this batch is of all of the conduit that is running in the kitchen floor.
Really fantastic…
Today, we came across some photos from 1997 and 1998. We were still in the church basement in Dinkytown, and
Today's Construction Photos
Last week, I was able to walk into our new basement for the very first time. It was an amazing
Creativity and Construction
What is the relationship between creativity and construction? I find myself pondering this question when looking at the pictures from
Recollections of Volunteer, Denise D'Aurora
I am so excited about the new building! I go way back as a volunteer to the Congregational Church basement
Make No Little Plans
President Barack Obama recently urged Americans to “Make no little plans.” Looking at the construction site at 25th and Bloomington,
Ground is Broken on New Building
After years of planning and fundraising, bulldozers and trucks have arrived on the site of Open Arms’ new building and
Upcoming Events to Benefit Open Arms
This year – more than over – Open Arms literally needs the community to step up and help us. Not
Open Arms Receives Largest Grant in Our History
Open Arms has received an $800,000 Challenge Grant from The Kresge Foundation to be used towards our capital campaign to