• We Are Now Open!

    We Are Now Open!

    For the past 4+ years, Open Arms of Blue Ridge has worked to open its doors to children in Fannin, Union, Gilmer and Towns County in need of advocacy. Thanks to our Life Partners, Angel Donors and everyone who helped us these past few years, we are now open and helping children in need.

    We will continue to need all your support as we provide an invaluable service to our local children, and by making a donation, you too will be making a difference in the life of a child.

    To learn more about how you can make a difference, please contact us.

  • Who We Are

    Who We Are

    Open Arms of Blue Ridge is a private, non-profit corporation that has been working to develop a short-term child advocacy center for abused and neglected children. The mission of Open Arms of Blue Ridge is to "To strengthen our community by providing safe, temporary, quality, basic residential room, board, and watchful oversight and additional oversight as approved to abused and neglected children ages 12-18, male and female in need of this service from counties primarily in the north Georgia area."

  • $ for Kids

    $ for Kids

    We are campaigning to get every household in Fannin County to contribute $1.00 to Open Arms of Blue Ridge. These $1.00 donations will help to offset operating expenses at the Open Arms Child Advocacy Center.

  • Spend Local & Hug a Child

    Spend Local & Hug a Child

    Visit any of our Local Partners locations - restaurants, shops, markets, farms, stores, boutiques, cabin rental companies, outdoor adventure locations, etc. (see list of partners), and present your Open Arms Advocate Card and our Local Partner will donate 10% of your pre-tax purchase to Open Arms of Blue Ridge.

  • Pantry Fund

    Pantry Fund

    The State of Georgia requires the Open Arms Child Advocacy Center to provide high quality meals, snacks, and drinks to all Center residents. To that end, Open Arms has developed a Pantry Fund to encourage food donations to ensure the Child Advocacy Center is always stocked with sufficient quantities of healthy meal ingredients, snacks, and drinks.

  • Child Enrichment Fund

    Child Enrichment Fund

    We are glad that you are interested in our Child Enrichment Program. For many children that will soon find shelter at the Open Arms of Blue Ridge Child Advocacy Center, enrichment programs are just "what other kids get to do" or "what kids in happy families get to do". We aim to change that.

Upcoming Events

  1. 3rd Annual Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Festival

    3rd Annual Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Festival

    Click here to see the full flyer The Blue Rodge Lodging Association presents the 3rd Annual Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Festival! Join us on September 14th for a full day of good food and entertainment from 12 PM to 9 PM. Admission is $5, and kids 12 and under get in free! A portion [...]

  2. Spend Local & Hug A Child

    Spend Local & Hug A Child

    Turn Purchases into Donations the Easy Way! Helping local children and Open Arms of “The Blue Ridge” is as easy as visiting any of our Local Partners in Fannin, Gilmer, Union and Towns counties, including restaurants, shops, markets, farms, stores, boutiques, cabin rental companies and outdoor adventure locations. When you present your Child Advocate Card, [...]

  3. Open Arms Day at the Sweet Shoppe

    Open Arms Day at the Sweet Shoppe

    The third Thursday of each month is Open Arms Day at the Sweet Shoppe in downtown Blue Ridge. On the third Thursday of each month, the talented ladies at the Sweet Shoppe will offer for sale uniquely delicious Open Arms Cupcakes with all proceeds from the sale of these cupcakes being donated to Open Arms [...]

News

  1. June Quote of the Month

    6/7/2013- June Quote of the Month

    “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead

  2. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

    3/1/2013- April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

    April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to recognize that we each can play a part in promoting the social and emotional well-being of children and families in communities. Learn more >>

  3. Open Arms Events in 2013

    2/6/2013- Open Arms Events in 2013

    In the coming months, Open Arms of Blue Ridge will announce details on the Open Arms 6th Annual Casino Night and our 1st Annual Golf Tournament. Check back often or sign up for our newsletter to make sure you don’t miss it!

Local Partners