Open Arms Community, Inc.
Wrapping Our Arms Around the Community
Rooted in South Jamaica, Queens, Open Arms is a trusted place for young people to return, reset, and thrive — every step of the way to adulthood.
Rooted in South Jamaica, Queens, Open Arms is a trusted place for young people to return, reset, and thrive — every step of the way to adulthood.
Our Why
Every young
person deserves
someone who never
gives up on them.
Every young person deserves someone who never gives up on them.
Open Arms matters because young people should not have to reach a crisis before someone reaches them. Many young people have talent, potential, and ambition but lack consistent mentorship, exposure, resources, and trusted adults to help them navigate the transition into adulthood.
Open Arms exists to help close that gap by surrounding young people with the relationships, guidance, opportunities, and practical support they need to move forward with confidence. We focus not only on where a young person is today, but on where they are capable of going tomorrow.
At our core is a simple belief: a young person’s circumstances should never determine the limits of their future.
No Youth Left Behind. Every Future Within Reach.
Our Impact
Unlocking Potential. Sustaining Success.
At Open Arms Community Inc., we believe every young person deserves a pathway to greater opportunity, regardless of where they begin. We support young people as they build greater confidence, stability, connection, and independence. Through consistent relationships, practical guidance, and access to meaningful opportunities, we help young people make informed decisions, pursue their goals, and navigate the transition to adulthood with greater confidence and self-direction.
Pathways To Progress
From Doubt to Self-Belief
Building the confidence to recognize their strengths, trust their abilities, and believe their goals are within reach.From Isolation to Connection
Developing trusted relationships and meaningful connections that provide guidance, encouragement, and a sense of belonging.
- From Uncertainty to Preparedness
Gaining the practical, financial, and career-readiness skills needed to make informed decisions, build greater stability, and prepare for adulthood with confidence.
- From Uncertainty to Preparedness
- From Limited Options to Greater Possibilities
Gaining the exposure, resources, relationships, and support needed to recognize opportunities, pursue meaningful goals, and expand what is possible for their future.
Progress is not a singular destination, but a lifelong journey. At Open Arms, we believe a young person’s starting point should never determine the limits of their future. We walk alongside young people with consistent, individualized support that helps them build confidence, make informed decisions, overcome barriers, and move forward with purpose.
Our goal is to help each young person become better prepared to navigate adulthood, pursue meaningful opportunities, and build a future shaped by their own goals, choices, and potential.
"It's rare to find a place that cares as much about your child's future as you do as a parent. Open Arms didn't just offer our son a program; they offered him a partnership. They saw the potential in him that he hadn't even discovered yet, and they've walked beside us every step of the way. Seeing him grow into a confident young man with a clear path ahead - that's the real impact."
- Open Arms Parent
Pathway to Adulthood (P2A)
Preparing Young People for What Comes Next
Open Arms Community Inc.’s Pathway to Adulthood (P2A) model connects young people to the guidance, skills, resources, and opportunities they need to successfully navigate the transition into adulthood.
- 01 Career & Workforce Readiness
- 02 Education, Tutoring & STEAM
- 03 Mentorship & Leadership
- 04 Mental Health & Wellness
- 05 Financial Literacy & Entrepreneurship
- 06 Life Skills
- 07 Family & Community Support
Community Impact
Changing
Trajectories
01
Grounded in Expertise
Open Arms is guided by professionals with direct experience supporting young people across foster care, juvenile justice, child welfare, education, and community-based services. Our approach is shaped by what young people need to move forward.
02
The P2A Difference
We connect preparation with consistent support, trusted relationships, and access to opportunity – helping young people move toward adulthood with confidence, skills, and direction.
03
From Survival to Thriving
Young people often face challenges that extend far beyond school. Open Arms helps remove barriers, strengthen stability, and create the support needed for growth, progress, and long-term success.
04
A Growing Village
Mentors, volunteers, schools, businesses, families, and community partners strengthen the network surrounding each young person. Every connection expands access to guidance, resources, and opportunity.
OUR COMMUNITY HUB
Where Opportunity, Connection, and Growth Come Together.
Open Arms Community Inc. serves as a trusted community hub, bringing young people and families closer to the relationships, resources, guidance, and opportunities that help shape stronger futures.
Through our programs, young people can find support, explore possibilities, build meaningful connections, develop essential skills, and gain the confidence and experiences they need to prepare for adulthood. We’re here to provide the foundation—you define the future.
More than a place—it’s a pathway to what’s possible.
No Youth Left Behind.
Every Future Within Reach.
Wrapping Our Arms Around the Community — in Southeast Queens, New York.