Open Arms of Blue Ridge, Inc., dba as The Open Arms Home for Children, is a registered 501C3 providing watchful oversight and care for young girls, between 10 to 18 years of age, affected by abuse and neglect. Since opening the doors in 2011, our Home has served the needs of over 300 young girls, from counties across North Georgia and throughout the state of Georgia.
As we move into 2025, we continue to be humbled by the tremendous generosity and support we receive from our local government officials, private individuals, charitable organizations and of course our local office for the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services. With this continued support, we will serve the needs of young girls affected by abuse and neglect for years to come.
If you have an interest in learning more about The Open Arms Home for Children, please feel free to reach out to our Executive Director, Mike Rutan at mikerutan@oahome.org
Warmest regards,
Peter Knutzen – Executive Board, President
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Past OA Resident selected to GBI internship. Current OA resident earns High Honors
2025 - Our resident student scholar, currently a Sophomore at the Georgia Institute of Technology, accepted a highly coveted internship with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Additionally, one of our residents, currently enrolled in Fannin County High School, will...
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2024 - The Open Arms Home for Children receives two separate $15,000 donations (totaling $30,000) from Old Toccoa Farm, and specifically from their Non-Resident Membership Contribution Program. This program has contributed over $60,000 since 2022.