Fulfilling graduation hours with fulfilling volunteer work
By Amy Bowman, Open Arms volunteer Sanjay Ragoonanan is looking to the future. As a junior at Cristo Rey High School, he has high hopes for college, where he wants
January 10, 2017
Category: Community
A reassuring comfort during chemo
By Stephanie Mork, Open Arms Photojournalism Intern 2016 was a difficult year for Judy and her husband Larry. In April, Larry lost his job. A month or two later, Judy
December 27, 2016
A Chance to Pay It Forward
Last week Open Arms celebrated our 5 millionth meal delivery, and we were lucky to have volunteer Sarah Nybo deliver it to Erica’s family. Sarah, a 16-year C.H. Robinson employee,
December 20, 2016
The Family Behind Our Five Millionth Meal Delivery
Last week we celebrated a huge achievement for Open Arms: the delivery of our 5 millionth meal! And that milestone meal couldn’t have gone to a sweeter family. Erica, a
December 20, 2016
Nurse puts her time to good use during strike
When the Allina nursing strike began on Labor Day, Abbott Northwestern nurse Tois Smith decided to keep busy. A week after the strike began, she walked through the doors of
November 15, 2016
Past intern continues to serve at Open Arms
By Stephanie Mork, Photojournalism Intern Student Taya Banjac fell in so love with Open Arms during her photojournalism internship last summer that she decided to become a regular volunteer. She
August 23, 2016
A Better Place: Ed's Open Arms Experience
By Ashley Hackett, Open Arms Photojournalism Intern Ed L. has seen his share of difficulties, but none have come close to the day that he discovered he was HIV-positive. Fortunately,
August 9, 2016
Couple Gives Back Every Thursday Through Open Arms
By Ashley Hackett, Open Arms Photojournalism Intern It’s 11:30 a.m. on a Thursday, and Doug and Twylla are driving amidst the Minneapolis traffic. They have several bags filled with fresh
August 8, 2016
Macalester Fellow brings new ideas to Open Farms
By Stephanie Mork, Photojournalism Intern As Open Farms expands to two brand new plots this year, there’s a greater need to introduce the organic farming project to neighbors near the
July 26, 2016
A client loves both the food & the volunteer experience at Open Arms
By Amy Bowman, Open Arms volunteer Tom K. describes his weekly meal delivery from Open Arms as a “godsend.” The delicious meals not only provide an enjoyable eating experience, they
July 12, 2016
