The Open Arm Foundation

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Building Fund / Roof Replacement

<p style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit">This raffle is to support our building fund. <span style="color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:CircularXXWeb, Trebuchet, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;letter-spacing:normal;white-space-collapse:preserve;box-sizing:inherit">Please help us as we strive to make a difference in the lives of children living in poverty? The Open Arm Foundation is a 501(C)3 tax exempt charitable organization that purchased its first brick and mortar location on March 24, 2023, any and all donations we receive will be used for the specific purpose of building repairs. On behalf of The Open Arm Foundation I want to personally thank you in advance for any and all contributions to this cause that means so much to me.</span></p><div style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:border-box;cursor:text;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:CircularXXWeb, Trebuchet, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><br /></div><div style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:border-box;cursor:text;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:CircularXXWeb, Trebuchet, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">The Open Arm Foundation Incorporated: Our mission is to eliminate the effects of childhood poverty in disadvantaged communities by providing needy families with clothing and various other basic essentials. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE LOVE THROUGH SINGLE ACTS OF KINDNESS TO THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST.</div><div style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:border-box;cursor:text;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:CircularXXWeb, Trebuchet, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><br /></div><div style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:border-box;cursor:text;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:CircularXXWeb, Trebuchet, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">We have several big box stores that make in-kind product donations that we give away to families and individuals facing financial hardship. Due to lack of training and professional services we have not obtained the necessary training to reach our fullest potential but as the founder and executive director my heart is in the right place.</div><div style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:border-box;cursor:text;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:CircularXXWeb, Trebuchet, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><br /></div><div style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:border-box;cursor:text;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:CircularXXWeb, Trebuchet, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">As I previously mentioned this effort is to raise money to make repairs on a building that we recently purchased March 24, 2023. Some of the repairs we need to make include roof repair, remodeling of the bathrooms and kitchen. We also need to establish an ADA accessible bathroom.</div><div style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:border-box;cursor:text;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:CircularXXWeb, Trebuchet, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><br /></div><div style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:border-box;cursor:text;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:CircularXXWeb, Trebuchet, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">The property address is 12649 South Ashland Avenue, Calumet Park, Illinois 60827. We want to create a place where families can come and receive gently use countertop, appliances, clothing, shoes, toys and personal care items for themselves and their families. Families. This is truly a labor of love. The funds will be used to make all the necessary repairs on the building so that we may continue to serve in the most efficient manner.</div><div style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:border-box;cursor:text;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:CircularXXWeb, Trebuchet, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><br /></div><div style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:border-box;cursor:text;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:CircularXXWeb, Trebuchet, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">This project is so important to me because I have experience loss and financial hardship. I know what it feels like to have to choose between purchasing personal care items or putting food on the table. So by God's grace and mercy, I want to be able to help others facing a similar situation. People don't necessarily seek a hand out. They seek a hand up. The products that are donated help to improve the quality of life for those who receive them. The products that we give away helps to release some of the stress and anxiety associated with living in poverty.</div><div style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:border-box;cursor:text;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:CircularXXWeb, Trebuchet, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><br /></div><div style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:border-box;cursor:text;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:CircularXXWeb, Trebuchet, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">Help us so that we may continue to help others.</div>

<p style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit">Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);display:inline-block;margin:0px;padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name</span> <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{lastname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);display:inline-block;margin:0px;padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">Last name</span>,</p><p style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit"><br /></p><p style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit">Thank you from the bottom of my heart for ...</p><p style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit"><br /></p><p style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit">⌚   On <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{date-variable-e6246090-9c59-4b38-8dac-3626168ef0f8}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);display:inline-block;margin:0px;padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">Date</span></p><p style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit"><br /></p><p style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit">As a reminder, you must also...</p><p style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit"><br /></p><p style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit">Kind regards.</p><p style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit"><br /></p><p style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit">Dr. Barbara Andrews, The Open Arm Foundation </p><p style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit">drbjandrews@gmail.com</p><p style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit">7736762246</p>

<p style="width:100%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%">This raffle is to support our building fund. <span>Please help us as we strive to make a difference in the lives of children living in poverty? The Open Arm Foundation is a 501(C)3 tax exempt charitable organization that purchased its first brick and mortar location on March 24, 2023, any and all donations we receive will be used for the specific purpose of building repairs. On behalf of The Open Arm Foundation I want to personally thank you in advance for any and all contributions to this cause that means so much to me.</span></p><div><br /></div><div>The Open Arm Foundation Incorporated: Our mission is to eliminate the effects of childhood poverty in disadvantaged communities by providing needy families with clothing and various other basic essentials. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE LOVE THROUGH SINGLE ACTS OF KINDNESS TO THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST.</div><div><br /></div><div>We have several big box stores that make in-kind product donations that we give away to families and individuals facing financial hardship. Due to lack of training and professional services we have not obtained the necessary training to reach our fullest potential but as the founder and executive director my heart is in the right place.</div><div><br /></div><div>As I previously mentioned this effort is to raise money to make repairs on a building that we recently purchased March 24, 2023. Some of the repairs we need to make include roof repair, remodeling of the bathrooms and kitchen. We also need to establish an ADA accessible bathroom.</div><div><br /></div><div>The property address is 12649 South Ashland Avenue, Calumet Park, Illinois 60827. We want to create a place where families can come and receive gently use countertop, appliances, clothing, shoes, toys and personal care items for themselves and their families. Families. This is truly a labor of love. The funds will be used to make all the necessary repairs on the building so that we may continue to serve in the most efficient manner.</div><div><br /></div><div>This project is so important to me because I have experience loss and financial hardship. I know what it feels like to have to choose between purchasing personal care items or putting food on the table. So by God's grace and mercy, I want to be able to help others facing a similar situation. People don't necessarily seek a hand out. They seek a hand up. The products that are donated help to improve the quality of life for those who receive them. The products that we give away helps to release some of the stress and anxiety associated with living in poverty.</div><div><br /></div><div>Help us so that we may continue to help others.</div>

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Building Fund / Roof Replacement

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