Who are we?

Open Arms Refugee is a recently founded 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in San Ramon CA. It was created by two high school students living in California who are passionate about solving the inhumane conditions that refugees face on a daily basis once entering this country. We aim to provide educational support to the tens of thousands of refugees that pour into this country with nothing but the clothes on their backs by providing help to the shelters that house them. Open Arms is centered on connecting with local refugee shelters and forming educational programs.

Many refugees come from war-torn countries, fleeing persecution and poverty. Once they enter the United States they are overwhelmed with legal problems, lack of employment opportunities, housing difficulties, shortage of medical services, and prejudice. We are two immigrants ourselves and had been motivated to undertake this venture because we visited these immigrant shelters and noticed the terrible living conditions that they face.