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Omnibus Appropriations Bill Signed

President Obama today signed the omnibus appropriations bill. Included in that measure was a $285,000 earmark for the construction of Open Arms’ new building and the expansion of programming to

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Open Arms and Earmarks

Open Arms has been working with members of Minnesota’s U.S. Congressional delegation on securing federal funding for our capital campaign to construct a new building and to expand services to

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Shovel Ready: Yes, We Are

When the economy went south last fall many people started asking how a prolonged recession would affect our campaign to construct a new building and expand our programs to serve

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Feeding Soul and Body

I am a committed advocate for the arts in the Twin Cities. Our household supports the WalkerArtCenter, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, and Minnesota Public Radio. We have season tickets

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Renew America with Open Arms

Whatever ones individual political persuasion, the January 20th inauguration of a president marks a new beginning. That new beginning actually starts a day earlier this year with President-elect Barack Obama

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A Gift from A Client

Christmas Eve is always a hectic day at Open Arms with everyone working hard to package and deliver meals as early as possible so that our clients, as well as

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My Christmas Carol

Being of Scandinavian descent, my family immigrated to this country from Norway shortly after the Civil War, I sometimes think I’m genetically predisposed to exhibiting bah humbug-like behavior this time

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Holiday Message

I’m optimistic about the future. People sometimes say I’m naive or a Pollyanna, but it’s not that at all. My optimism is firmly rooted in my life experiences and is

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World AIDS Day 2008

Another World AIDS Day, December 1, has come and gone. Usually my disappointment about World AIDS Day centers on the lack of media attention the day receives in this country.

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Rekindle The Joy Of Giving With The Open Arms Gift Catalog!

Just in time for the holiday season, Open Arms of Minnesota is thrilled to offer a new way to support our clients this holiday season! Inspired by the classic “Wish Books” of years past, we are proud to introduce the first-ever Open Arms Gift Catalog. We hope this new approach to supporting our clients rekindles the joy of giving, inspiring you to make a difference in the lives of those we serve through our meals.

Open Arms of Minnesota Earns Accreditation from Food Is Medicine Coalition

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).

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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!