Open Arms Homeless Shelter
Bonham TX
75418-2951
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Who we are
Open Arms Shelter, a Biblical faith-based organization – providing temporary shelter and guidance toward an independent life through hope, encouragement, and shelter.
OUR SERVICES
Open Arms Shelter provides overnight shelter for our residents. The shelter is closed from 9am until 6pm each day and residents must vacate the property during this time. Residents get a meal, a warm bed, and a shower! They also have an opportunity to do their laundry.
Residents receive three meals a day and snacks. We serve a continental breakfast each morning, give them a sack lunch, and they have a hot dinner at night. Individuals in the community, church groups, and restaurants sign-up to donate dinner each evening.
“For I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” Matthew 25:35
Pastoral care
Open Arms Shelter provides our residents with Biblical-based counseling and care. Our pastoral team consists of local pastors and ministers from multiple county-area churches. Our pastors take every opportunity to provide for our residents.
OUR SERVICES
Open Arms Shelter provides overnight shelter for our residents. The shelter is closed from 9am until 6pm each day and residents must vacate the property during this time. Residents get a meal, a warm bed, and a shower! They also have an opportunity to do their laundry.
Residents receive three meals a day and snacks. We serve a continental breakfast each morning, give them a sack lunch, and they have a hot dinner at night. Individuals in the community, church groups, and restaurants sign-up to donate dinner each evening.
“For I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” Matthew 25:35
Pastoral care
Open Arms Shelter provides our residents with Biblical-based counseling and care. Our pastoral team consists of local pastors and ministers from multiple county-area churches. Our pastors take every opportunity to provide for our residents.
Location of worship
1205 Albert Broadfoot St
Bonham,
TX
75418-2951
United States
Phone: (903) 449-4451
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Church Pastor
Mark Sanderson
Executive Director
1205 Albert Broadfoot St
Bonham,
TX
75418-2951
United States
Phone: (903) 449-4451
Click here to contact Mark Sanderson
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Mark Sanderson
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Executive Director
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Melody Michaud, President
Tillman Boyd, Vice President
Tina Moore, Treasurer
Pastor John McCullough
Tillman Boyd, Vice President
Tina Moore, Treasurer
Pastor John McCullough
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P. O. Box 234
Bonham, TX
75418
Bonham, TX
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Open Arms Homeless Shelter Service Times
Open Arms Shelter provides overnight shelter for our residents. The shelter is closed from 9am until 6pm each day and residents must vacate the property during this time.
Residents get a meal, a warm bed, and a shower! They also have an opportunity to do their laundry.
Residents receive three meals a day and snacks. We serve a continental breakfast each morning, give them a sack lunch, and they have a hot dinner at night. Individuals in the community, church groups, and restaurants sign-up to donate dinner each evening.
“For I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” Matthew 25:35
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Residents get a meal, a warm bed, and a shower! They also have an opportunity to do their laundry.
Residents receive three meals a day and snacks. We serve a continental breakfast each morning, give them a sack lunch, and they have a hot dinner at night. Individuals in the community, church groups, and restaurants sign-up to donate dinner each evening.
“For I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” Matthew 25:35
It's been more than 4 months since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
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Open Arms Homeless Shelter History
In 2015 a town hall meeting was held in Bonham to address the need for a homeless shelter in Fannin County. From this meeting a group of concerned citizens began to meet. A Board of Directors was formed; bylaws were adopted, and officers were elected. Open Arms Homeless Shelter of Fannin County began. Open Arms is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian ministry to provide shelter to homeless persons in Fannin County who do not have the support systems or resources to obtain food and shelter on their own.
The board met regularly for over three years seeking property and finances to begin the ministry. During this time several properties were considered, but each time it didn’t work out. In 2018 the board decided to do something to help the homeless in Fannin County while looking for property. A mobile operation was planned to provide emergency and severe weather shelter for the homeless. An enclosed trailer, cots, sleeping bags, pillows, and linens were purchased with help from The Glaser Family Charitable Foundation. Arrangements were made to use several locations (e.g. old armory building in Bonham) when needed. At this time the mobile operation unit has not been needed.
Then GOD provided a location for a permanent shelter. In September of 2018 Open Arms purchased the Zion Lutheran Church building in Bonham at 1205 Albert Broadfoot. The building needed a total remodel. Board members, volunteers, and paid contractors worked on the shelter for over a year. Over forty people volunteered their time and skills to work on the building. The building was ready to be used in January of 2020.
The shelter will accommodate twenty-one occupants. A full-time paid director will oversee operations of the shelter including providing guidance for volunteers. The shelter will depend on volunteers for much of the work. Many people have signed up on the website and at events. Over sixty volunteers had been trained by the end of February, 2020. Training for new volunteers will be available as needed in the future.
The population served by the homeless shelter will be diverse. Fannin County has a veteran hospital and two state prisons, which can contribute to the number of homeless in the county. Loss of job, health issues, divorce, and economic hard times are also contributing factors in homelessness. Open Arms plans to help veterans, single parents with children, families, women, and men. The shelter opened on June 8, 2020.
Then GOD provided a location for a permanent shelter. In September of 2018 Open Arms purchased the Zion Lutheran Church building in Bonham at 1205 Albert Broadfoot. The building needed a total remodel. Board members, volunteers, and paid contractors worked on the shelter for over a year. Over forty people volunteered their time and skills to work on the building. The building was ready to be used in January of 2020.
The population served by the homeless shelter will be diverse. Fannin County has a veteran hospital and two state prisons, which can contribute to the number of homeless in the county. Loss of job, health issues, divorce, and economic hard times are also contributing factors in homelessness. Open Arms plans to help veterans, single parents with children, families, women, and men. The shelter opened on June 8, 2020.
Open Arms Homeless Shelter FAQs
Question: Where is Open Arms Homeless Shelter located?
Answer: Open Arms Homeless Shelter is located at 1205 Albert Broadfoot St, Bonham, Texas.
Question: Who is Open Arms Homeless Shelter's pastor?
Answer: Open Arms Homeless Shelter's pastor is Mark Sanderson.
Question: What time is service at Open Arms Homeless Shelter?
Answer: Open Arms Shelter provides overnight shelter for our residents. The shelter is closed from 9am until 6pm each day and residents must vacate the property during this time. Residents get a meal, a warm bed, and a shower! They also have an opportunity to do their laundry. Residents receive three meals a day and snacks. We serve a continental breakfast each morning, give them a sack lunch, and they have a hot dinner at night. Individuals in the community, church groups, and restaurants sign-up to donate dinner each evening. “For I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” Matthew 25:35
Question: What is Open Arms Homeless Shelter's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/OpenArmsBonham
Question: What is Open Arms Homeless Shelter's website?
Answer: https://www.oashelter.com/
Question: What denominaiton is Open Arms Homeless Shelter?
Answer: Open Arms Homeless Shelter belongs to Non Denominational denomination.
Answer: Open Arms Homeless Shelter is located at 1205 Albert Broadfoot St, Bonham, Texas.
Question: Who is Open Arms Homeless Shelter's pastor?
Answer: Open Arms Homeless Shelter's pastor is Mark Sanderson.
Question: What time is service at Open Arms Homeless Shelter?
Answer: Open Arms Shelter provides overnight shelter for our residents. The shelter is closed from 9am until 6pm each day and residents must vacate the property during this time. Residents get a meal, a warm bed, and a shower! They also have an opportunity to do their laundry. Residents receive three meals a day and snacks. We serve a continental breakfast each morning, give them a sack lunch, and they have a hot dinner at night. Individuals in the community, church groups, and restaurants sign-up to donate dinner each evening. “For I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” Matthew 25:35
Question: What is Open Arms Homeless Shelter's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/OpenArmsBonham
Question: What is Open Arms Homeless Shelter's website?
Answer: https://www.oashelter.com/
Question: What denominaiton is Open Arms Homeless Shelter?
Answer: Open Arms Homeless Shelter belongs to Non Denominational denomination.
"A life growing in its purity and devotion will be a more prayerful life."E. M. Bounds
Open Arms Homeless Shelter listing was last updated on the 14th of December, 2023
