Open Arms Hispanic Ministries

Open Arms Hispanic Ministries We welcome, accompany, and partner with Latino immigrants in building a safe and sustainable life.

Most of us open the mailbox without giving it a second thought.But imagine if every envelope arrived in a language you d...
08/28/2026

Most of us open the mailbox without giving it a second thought.

But imagine if every envelope arrived in a language you didn't understand: A note from your child's school. A medical bill. A job application. A letter from the court.

You know it's important. You just don't know what it says. That's a reality many Hispanic families face.

Sometimes the first step toward hope isn't a grand gesture. It's sitting down with someone and saying, "Let's read it together."

That's what Open Arms has the privilege of doing every day.

Learn more about our ministry:
www.open-arms.us/

When people ask how they can help new immigrant families, they usually think of food, clothing, or household items.Those...
08/19/2026

When people ask how they can help new immigrant families, they usually think of food, clothing, or household items.Those gifts matter, and we're grateful for them.

But they're not what people ask us for first.

They ask, "Can someone help me understand this paperwork?" "Can someone take me to my appointment?" "Can someone explain what my child's school is asking?" "Do you know anyone who's hiring?"

At the heart of those questions is something simple: people want the chance to build a life. Sometimes the greatest gift isn't something you can put in a box. It's someone willing to walk beside you.

That's what Open Arms has the privilege of doing every day. Learn more about our ministry: www.open-arms.us/

People often assume the biggest challenge is language.Sometimes it is. But we've learned the hardest translation happens...
08/13/2026

People often assume the biggest challenge is language.

Sometimes it is. But we've learned the hardest translation happens long before words are spoken. It's helping someone believe they're safe. Helping a parent believe their child will be okay. Helping a family believe they belong.

Every tutoring session, every ride, every conversation... is really about turning fear into hope. That's the language we want our community to speak.

Learn more about Open Arms: www.open-arms.us/

Every summer, families face the same question: "Who's going to be with my kids while I'm at work?" And for some immigran...
08/05/2026

Every summer, families face the same question: "Who's going to be with my kids while I'm at work?" And for some immigrant families, paying for childcare isn't an option.

At Open Arms, our summer programs are about more than keeping children busy.

They're about creating a place where kids feel safe, make friends, and spend time with adults who genuinely care about them. From baking cookies, to gardening, Bible class and field trips.

For parents, that's peace of mind.

To help make these summer camps possible, visit donate today:
www.open-arms.us/donate/

The U.S. Supreme Court recently allowed the federal government to turn away many asylum seekers at the border before the...
07/31/2026

The U.S. Supreme Court recently allowed the federal government to turn away many asylum seekers at the border before they can apply for asylum.

For most of us, that's another news story. For many families, it's another layer of uncertainty.

No matter what changes in immigration policy, one thing hasn't changed: people in our community still need someone to help them navigate doctor's appointments, schools, jobs, legal paperwork, and daily life.

If you'd like to learn more about how we're serving Hispanic families in Wayne and Holmes Counties, visit: www.open-arms.us/

Open Arms Hispanic Ministry welcomes, accompanies and partners with Latino immigrants in building a safe and sustainable...
07/08/2026

Open Arms Hispanic Ministry welcomes, accompanies and partners with Latino immigrants in building a safe and sustainable life. Our volunteers provide translation, transportation to medical appointments, children’s tutoring, English classes and legal assistance. To expand these services, we need more volunteers: tutors, drivers, English‑teachers and translators.

We also rely on financial gifts to support this work. Every dollar helps immigrant families find housing, access healthcare and navigate a complex legal system.
Volunteer or donate today at open‑arms.us. Together, we can create a welcoming community for our immigrant neighbors. https://open-arms.us/donate/

Want to understand immigration through human stories? Check out these books:📚“Enrique’s Journey” by Sonia Nazario (2006)...
07/02/2026

Want to understand immigration through human stories? Check out these books:

📚“Enrique’s Journey” by Sonia Nazario (2006). This nonfiction book tells the true story of a Honduran boy whose mother leaves to work in the U.S. when he is five. Years later, he attempts the dangerous trip north (riding atop freight trains, facing gangs and repeated deportations) so he can reunite with her. Nazario’s reporting captures both the physical journey and the emotional toll of family separation.

📚“Toño Lives” by Melissa Kay Herrera (2020). This novel is based on the author’s husband’s life. As a young man from southern Mexico, he falls in love with a woman from Berlin Ohio, navigates prejudice in Ohio and endures the long process of obtaining legal status. The story highlights love, faith and resilience in the face of immigration barriers.

📚 “American Dirt” by Jeanine Cummins (2020). Lydia and her young son, Luca, flee Acapulco after a cartel massacre kills their family because her journalist husband exposed a cartel boss. They journey through Mexico by bus and freight train, facing danger and relying on strangers to reach the U.S.

Reading these books helps us see the courage and hardship behind the statistics.
Read and share!

Immigrants contribute to our community. We need each other (for much more than Taco Tuesdays). In Ohio, our immigrant ne...
06/26/2026

Immigrants contribute to our community. We need each other (for much more than Taco Tuesdays). In Ohio, our immigrant neighbors are workers, business owners, taxpayers, caregivers, drivers, builders, and families helping our communities thrive.

In 2023, 6.1% of Ohio’s labor force was foreign-born. Immigrants in Ohio hold $2.6B in spending power, and undocumented immigrants alone paid $739M in taxes in 2022. They are also building businesses and strengthening our future: 8.2% of Ohio immigrants are entrepreneurs, and immigrants contribute $2.7B to Social Security while receiving $0 in Social Security benefits.

These numbers tell a simple truth: immigrants are not a burden. They are part of the strength, stability, and everyday life of places in Wayne County and communities across Ohio.

Open Arms exists to welcome, accompany, and partner with Latino immigrants as they build safe and sustainable lives.

Volunteer or donate today: open-arms.us

You may have seen stories about immigration enforcement in the news, but this reality is closer to home than many realiz...
06/17/2026

You may have seen stories about immigration enforcement in the news, but this reality is closer to home than many realize.

Last month, three kitchen staff members from Los Tios Mexican Restaurant in Dalton were taken to a detention center. These are our neighbors: people who work hard every day to support their families and serve our community.

Immigrant workers are a vital part of our local economy, especially in service roles like restaurants. Their contributions help sustain businesses, strengthen families, and enrich the places we call home.

As a community of faith, we pause to pray—for peace in the midst of uncertainty, for protection, and for the families who are directly impacted.

🙏 Join us in lifting them up in prayer.
💛 Learn how you can walk alongside our immigrant neighbors by getting involved with Open Arms: openarmshispanicministry.org

This is what our Tutoring Program does. This is what makes us proud and keeps us pouring out our time, love, and energy ...
05/07/2026

This is what our Tutoring Program does. This is what makes us proud and keeps us pouring out our time, love, and energy into immigrant children.

Every hour invested can change the future of a child. Please consider volunteering today — you could be tutoring the next mayor, teacher, business owner, pastor, or community leader.

Address

1305 W Market Street
Orrville, OH
44667

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+13307659955

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