“Open Arms gave us a place for every family moment we thought we’d have to miss: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Fourth of July, birthdays.”
Open Arms gave us a place for every family moment we thought we’d have to miss: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Fourth of July, birthdays. The warmth of the staff made us feel truly at home, even while we were far from family and friends. I don’t know what we would have done without the Open Arms Foundation. Cora’s complications meant our stay lasted much longer than anyone expected. Without this support, we would have faced enormous stress and financial strain.
Instead, we experienced something beautiful: Proof that people are fundamentally good, and that even strangers will care for you in your hardest moments. That knowledge filled this difficult year with hope. We will never forget the kindness we received. To the Open Arms Foundation, the MAA Duke Forest team, and every donor who makes this possible: thank you for showing us what generosity looks like. Your compassion gave us peace when we needed it most and inspired us to pass that same kindness forward.”
Cora and Lucia
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