Open Arms provides permanent homes with ongoing support for women in D.C. who have lived on the streets or in shelters for years. |
Dear Friends,
Support Open Arms in the Fannie Mae Walkathon www.helpthehomelessdc.org designate DC068 for your registration or contribution We will be hosting two open mini-walks as part of our fund-raising during the Fannie Mae Help the Homeless Walkathon season. You are welcome to join us, and to register on line or at the walk at $30 per adult or $25 for persons 25 and under. Contributions made to Fannie Mae designating DC068 are welcome. Both walks will have an educational component.
Saturday, Oct. 29, 10:30 am, home of Celeste Valente, 1527 Otis Street, N.E., Washington, D.C., A walk to the Franciscan Monastery. Brunch to follow.
Thursday, Nov. 3, 6:30 pm, Open Arms Housing, 57 O St., N.W., refreshments and neighborhood walk.
The downtown community-wide walk is November 19 at 9am.
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Open Arms Housing (OAH) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing housing for women who have previously been overlooked by the current housing programs and services for the homeless. OAH provides a home, a place of rest, and a chance for a new start. To find out more about who we are and how we serve the community, click on "About Open Arms" in the menu above.
 
You can make a financial contribution to Open Arms Housing through the United Way by designating DC068 when you register with them (click on logo at the right) or through the Combined Federal Campaign by selecting agency number 51198. You can also make a one-time donation directly here.
Find out how to work with Open Arms Housing here or provide an item on our "wish list".
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