Friends of Open Arms Real Choices Clinic

11/29/2025

Your support makes these numbers possible! Every appointment, every life saved, and every moment of care begins with you.

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to our incredible partners.
Because of your generosity, the Baby Bundle Program continues to equip parents with the safety items and support they need as they prepare to welcome their little one.

In this video, our Client Services Manager walks through the program and shows the essential items parents receive—items like a car seat, pack ’n play, and baby monitor. Each bundle represents more than supplies; it represents security, dignity, and the hope families need during a vulnerable season.

Your partnership makes this possible.
Your giving creates real impact.
And today, we are grateful for you.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Open Arms. 🤎🦃

11/26/2025

As we enter this season of gratitude and giving, would you prayerfully consider partnering with us for Giving Tuesday and our End-of-Year Giving Campaign? Your generosity helps provide life-affirming medical care, fatherhood support, pregnancy services, and gospel-centered hope—all at no cost to the families we serve.

Together, we can continue to stand for life, strengthen families, and shine the love of Christ in our community.

Give here: https://auctria.events/OpenArmsGivingTuesday2025

May the Lord bless you and your family richly this Thanksgiving.

11/26/2025

At just 17 years old, Martha faced one of the hardest moments of her life—facing an unplanned pregnancy while in juvenile detention. During that time, an advocate-mentor from Open Arms Real Choices Clinic visited her regularly, offering hope, education, and encouragement. With their support, Martha found the strength to choose life for her baby and the courage to raise her son on her own.

At just 17 years old, Martha faced one of the hardest moments of her life—facing an unplanned pregnancy while in juvenile detention. During that time, an adv...

11/25/2025

This Christmas, your everyday shopping can make a life-changing difference. When you shop with these community partners, a portion of your purchase supports Open Arms — at no extra cost to you.

Your simple choices this season help provide hope, support, and life-affirming care for women, men, and families in our community.

🛒 Yoke’s Fresh Market — Pick up a Community Card at your local Yoke’s and register it in-store. Up to 5% of your purchase goes to Open Arms each time you shop.
🏪 Fred Meyer Community Rewards — Link your Rewards Card to Open Arms (organization ) and Fred Meyer will donate a portion of your purchases.
☕ Seven Weeks Coffee — Enjoy coffee with a purpose — 15% of purchases made through our special link supports Open Arms.
👕 Defend Life Apparel — Wear your values proudly. 10% of purchases made through our link benefits Open Arms.

👉 Want to support us while you shop? Visit our website for the links and step-by-step details:https://friendsofopenarms.com/giving.
Thank you for supporting life, hope, and real care in our community.

11/24/2025

As we head into Thanksgiving week, we’re so GRATEFUL for YOU!
Every appointment, every ultrasound, every prayer with a young mom or dad happens because of your partnership.

Your generosity fuels hope.
Your prayers sustain families.
Your love changes lives.

Stand with us this Giving Season: https://auctria.events/OpenArmsGivingTuesday2025

11/22/2025

The season of gratitude is here, and so is a beautiful opportunity to make an eternal impact.
This year, Giving Tuesday launches our End-of-Year Campaign—and you have three meaningful ways to support families in North Idaho:
✨ Adopt-a-Day
✨ Support the Fatherhood Program
✨ Give to the General Fund
Your generosity fuels hope, healing, and life for families in North Idaho.
Partner with Us: https://auctria.events/OpenArmsGivingTuesday2025

11/20/2025

This year has been full of change, growth, and God’s faithfulness at Open Arms.

In her newest blog post, our Executive Director, Vicki Scribner, reflects on an incredible season of transition—from stepping into her new leadership role to watching our staff, volunteers, and partners rise to meet the needs of the families we serve.

She shares glimpses of what God has done, the challenges we’ve navigated together, and the exciting things ahead as we look toward 2026. Her gratitude for our supporters shines through every word.

We invite you to read Vicki’s heartfelt update and see how your prayers, generosity, and partnership are making a difference in the lives of women, men, and families across North Idaho.

👉 Read the full blog post on our website: https://friendsofopenarms.com/stories-of-hope/f/embracing-a-new-season

Thank you for standing with us—your support makes this ministry possible.

11/18/2025

Today, on National Adoption Day, we’re honored to share a glimpse of Allie’s journey. When she came to Open Arms facing an unexpected pregnancy, she found a safe, compassionate space to explore her options. Through the support of our team—and the generosity of partners like you—she was empowered to make a thoughtful, courageous adoption plan for her son.

Allie’s story reflects the heart of this ministry: creating space for hope, walking with individuals in hard moments, and supporting life-affirming decisions rooted in love.

Thank you to our Friends of Open Arms for making stories like hers possible. Your prayers, giving, and involvement help create a culture of life in North Idaho—one client, one family, one story at a time.

💙 Hope. Love. Life.

11/17/2025

Welcome Gary Ball, our new Men's Program Manager!

Gary first joined Open Arms as one of the pastors who regularly volunteers at the clinic, offering encouragement and support to our clients and team. His wife, Jan, also serves faithfully as our Grief and Loss Counselor. Together, they have two wonderful adult children, Kristin and Conrad.

Having grown up all over the world as a military child, Gary didn’t live in the United States until age 13. When he’s not serving at Open Arms, you can often find him on the water, racing his sailboat with the Lake Pend Oreille Yacht Club in Bayview—an experience he describes as “a bunch of bearded, flannel-wearing sailboat owners.”

Gary’s heart is to follow God’s leading in every area of life, including his work and family. That same obedience to the Lord led him to accept the call to lead our new Men’s Program at Open Arms. He is passionate about helping men step into their roles as fathers and leaders, supporting families, and ultimately seeing the cycle of crisis pregnancies broken through healthy, loving relationships and strong families.

11/17/2025

Welcome Gary Ball, our new Men's Program Manager!

Gary first joined Open Arms as one of the pastors who regularly volunteers at the clinic, offering encouragement and support to our clients and team. His wife, Jan, also serves faithfully as our Grief and Loss Counselor. Together, they have two wonderful adult children, Kristin and Conrad.

Having grown up all over the world as a military child, Gary didn’t live in the United States until age 13. When he’s not serving at Open Arms, you can often find him on the water, racing his sailboat with the Lake Pend Oreille Yacht Club in Bayview—an experience he describes as “a bunch of bearded, flannel-wearing sailboat owners.”

Gary’s heart is to follow God’s leading in every area of life, including his work and family. That same obedience to the Lord led him to accept the call to lead our new Men’s Program at Open Arms. He is passionate about helping men step into their roles as fathers and leaders, supporting families, and ultimately seeing the cycle of crisis pregnancies broken through healthy, loving relationships and strong families.

11/17/2025

Interested in volunteering with Open Arms?
Join us for our next Ministry Orientation happening this Wednesday, November 19, at 5:00 PM!

Come learn how you can be part of offering life-affirming support to women, men, and families in our community. Whether you're interested in mentoring, administrative help, or behind-the-scenes support, there's a place for you here.

📍 Location: Open Arms Real Choices Clinic – 8056 N. Wayne Dr., Hayden
🕙 Wednesday, November 19 | 5:00 PM

We’d love to see you there and help you find your unique role in this mission!
Call 208.667.5433 or email info@realchoicesclinic.com to sign up to attend.