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 …
Introducing Open Arms Akron
For over 20 years Open Arms has been accompanying and partnering with the Latino community in Wayne and surrounding counties. We are excited to announce a brand new pilot program known as “Open Arms Akron”, that will serve new immigrant groups in Akron, Ohio, with a specific focus on the Congolese immigrant community there. The …
Open Arms Hires a New Executive Director
Open Arms Hispanic Ministry is pleased to announce the selection of a new Executive Director. Pablo Delgado will assume this role on August 1, 2023, carrying on the legacy of the Tadeo and Nunes families in ministering to the needs of Hispanics in Northeast Ohio. Open Arms is a Christ-centered nonprofit that exists “…to welcome, …
Executive Director, Haroldo Nunes, Announces He is Stepping Down
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.“ Matthew 11:28-30 My Dear Brothers …
Successful Summer “Fellowship Fiesta” Picnic
In February of this year, Open Arms began to plan for an event of fellowship and support in the summer, hoping that COVID-19 restrictions would allow for such a time by July. We knew we had to stress safety for the good of all. What we decided upon was a summer boxed-meal picnic, and we …
Open Arms Founder Retires
Raul Tadeo was one of several visionaries who, in July 2001, called a meeting with representatives from thirteen churches in Wayne County to discuss how best to reach out to the growing number of Spanish-speaking immigrants who were moving into the area. From that meeting, Open Arms Hispanic Ministries was formed, with Raul as the …
Open Arms Live Online – September 2020
Watch our live update from September 19th at 6pm. OPEN ARMS LIVE ONLINE Messages and Songs of Care & Support WHAT: Updates on helping to meet needs of our Hispanic brothers and sisters during this time of COVID-19.Ministry updates from Executive Director Haroldo Nunes and Chair of the Board Dan King, testimony from an individual …
Covid-19 Matching Grant to Meet Local Hispanic Needs
Hello everyone I would like to share with you some exciting news about our recent Matching Fund Challenge for Open Arms Hispanic Ministries. Our business donors have pledged around $8,400.00 to be matched by our generous stakeholders like yourself. All donations counting towards the match need to be in by May 31st. And because of …
Covid-19 Coronavirus Updates & Resources from OCHLA
Please see below and attached OCHLA updates and resources. GOVERNOR DEWINE PRESS RELEASE MARCH 20 – See attached English & Spanish Ohio Records First COVID-19 Death; Senior Centers, Adult Day Cares to Close Ohio Reporta el primer fallecimiento debido al COVID-19; Se cerrarán los Centros para Adultos Mayores y Guarderías para Adultos. GOVERNOR DEWINE PRESS RELEASE …
POSTPONED: Gracias Banquet – March 19th
Open Arms Hispanic Ministry has had to cancel its fundraising banquet, scheduled for the 19th, due to the COVID-19 virus and concern for the safety of many at-risk elderly who attend this event. We are hopping to have an event in the Summer to reconnect and have fellowship with our support community! Open Arms …
Open Arms Year End Review 2019
Download PDF version of this letter. Dear Friends and Supporters of Open Arms, This has been a year of many positive changes for Open Arms. As the year began, Haroldo Nunes transitioned from a “two-hat” servant — Executive Director of OA and Pastor of Salem Mennonite Church — to a full-time position with Open Arms. …