Open Arms, Inc.

Star Business of the Week

By: Mary Bickerstaff

Open Arms, Inc. has been providing services to abused, homeless, runaway and trafficked youth (ages 0-24) and their families since 1991. As the only licensed, multi-tiered program through the Administration for Children and Families in South Georgia, Open Arms, Inc. provides a compete continuum of care that allows them to reach youth on the streets and transition them into permanent housing. A member of the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce for four years, they say the Chamber benefits them in many ways including networking, meeting new donors, business and marketing exposure to raise awareness about their organization and issues surrounding youth, and resources to improve and expand their organization.