Arms Outstretched Ministry
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Community
- Homeless & Housing
- Hunger
- Veterans & Military Families
Location
1 GREENRIDGE DRSTAFFORD, VA 22554 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The mission of Arms Outstretched Ministry is to reach the community by showing the love of Jesus through acts of compassion in order to make a difference in the lives of others.
Description
Wounded Warrior OutreachArms Outstretched Ministry together with Dixie Bones Restaurant, provide catered lunch, care packages, and friendship to the wounded warriors, their families and staff at the National Naval Medical Center in the Bethesda, MD. We conduct this ministry monthly. We also provide transportation services in the form of airline tickets, rental car needs, hotel, and food needs to the families of the wounded warriors as funding is available.Homeless OutreachProvide clothing, coats, food, blankets, hygiene items, hats, gloves, socks and the gospel to the homeless living on the streets, under bridges , wood camps and to the local shelters of in Prince William, Stafford, and Fredericksburg areas. We also team with other churches and ministry groups to serve hot meals and distribute free clothing, hygiene items, and other needed items to the homeless and needy families in the area which we call "Love in Action Outreach". Prison OutreachWe visit Adults and Juveniles incarcerated in the Prince William, Fairfax, and Stafford, and Fredericksburg Jail systems. We offer them counseling, hope and spirtual guidance. We provide gifts of bibles to each inmate we visit.Teen Explosion OutreachProvide teenagers with mentorship, counseling, and an alternate way to have fun and fellowship with other teens in an attempt to keep them off the streets! We provide food, bibles, games/quizzes, talent shows, raffle prizes, and guest speakers. We hold an event called "Teen Exposion" annually at various locations. If you would like us to hold an outreach at your church or location, contct us! We also provide school supplies to children of all ages during the school year. Adopt A Soldier OutreachIn an effort to support our military troops overseas, we send care packages, cards, and letters to men and woman serving overseas during a time of war. We receive letters and emails back from the soldiers expressing their gratitude (see our testimony page). We also support the families of military members serving in war by providing food, clothing for children, diapers, home repairs, utilities, or any other need of the family. We provide 100 meal packages purchased by Angel Food Ministries to military familes on a monthly basis. Gift cards are also provided to the family to purchase items of need.