Passive Fundraisers benefit Open Arms

We often have people contact us to ask how they can contribute to the programs and services we provide. Open Arms has many passive fundraisers that take place all year long. Below is a list of ways that you can be involved in raising funds for Open Arms. Every person, every dollar makes a difference!

Cell Phone Collection
Own a cell phone, but are getting a new one? Donate your old cell phone to Open Arms. Donated phones are either refurbished and given to individuals affected by domestic violence or they are recycled.

www.GoodSearch.com
If surfing the Internet is one of your past-times or even if you do it occasionally, use www.goodsearch.com as your search engine of choice. When you arrive at goodsearch.com, you will need to verify that your agency is Open Arms Domestic Violence & Rape Crisis
Services of Findlay, Ohio and each time you search, money is raised for Open Arms.

Kroger Community Rewards
The Kroger Company has announced a Community Rewards program designed to give back to each community through donations to local non-profit organizations. Every donor and volunteer of Open Arms who registers his/her Kroger Plus Card through the Community Rewards program will be donating a percentage of money back to Open Arms each and every time they use their Kroger Plus Card. Simply register your Kroger card at KrogerCommunityRewards.com, register/sign in, enter your card number and choose “Open Arms” in the search field for nonprofit organizations. Now just shop, swipe your card & earn!

Clothesline Project Jewelry
The Clothesline Project is an awareness campaign that allows survivors to tell their stories on t-shirts. Clothesline Project bracelets are a simple, wearable reminder of this moving tribute. The bracelet is comprised of tiny t-shirt beads that are individually fabricated from glass. Each bracelet is hand-made by local artists Barbara Hay and Gina Mummert, co-owners of Two Songs. Sterling Silver connects the beads, with a bundle of silver clothesline and a miniature silver clothespin charm, which is engraved with the words, “Break The Silence”. Each Clothesline Project bracelet is an individual work of art. While they share common characteristics, no two will ever be exactly alike. 50% of the proceeds go toward the Open Arms endowment account.

Children’s Survivor Art Cards
Many of the children we serve at Open Arms have expressed their feelings through artwork. We have compiled many of these pieces and created sets of note cards. These sets include 10 separate cards, including envelopes. They are a unique and innocent look through the eyes of a child.