We welcome, accompany, and partner with Latino immigrants in building a safe and sustainable life.
This is an excerpt from the October 2019 Newsletter. Read the full newsletter here. My sisters and brothers, I thank God for you and your support of Open Arms. I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve and help with the spiritual and material needs of Hispanic immigrants in our area. My wife Esmirna and I …
This fall, Open Arms was blessed to organize collections toward the national MCC immigration detainee care kit drive. You can read more about the drive-in Raul Tadeo’s article: For nearly 100 years, MCC has been walking alongside and offering relief to those who are hungry and without clothing or water. Today MCC is actively working …
What happens when the immigration authorities in Phoenix say they will release Pastor Antonio if someone pays $5,000 bond and keeps him for future court visits? Somehow Antonio’s family pays the bond, Haroldo Nunes helps with the freeing process, and the Tadeos take him into their home. They have a finished basement for family and …
Juan Carlos, a member of the Salem Church, met Nicolas Hernandez at work. Nicolas was invited to church and he began to attend regularly. Soon after, in a church service, he walked forward when an invitation was given to accept Christ as Savior. During worship time he would share about how he was witnessing to …
Raul and Vanita Tadeo were named the recipients of the Regional Journey Award for Everence Northeast Ohio. This award recognizes that the Tadeos, who live in Dalton, have given generously of their time and talents to help others in their community. The Tadeos have modeled hospitality by helping Hispanics, new to the area find jobs, …