You can make a difference. There are a variety of ways for you to assist in the Open Arms Mission. Learn how you can volunteer, sign up to bring dinners, or donate below. Thank you for being part of the Open Arms community!

Donate

Your donation allows us to help those who are in need. Please send your tax-deductible checks to:

Open Arms Shelter
P.O. Box 234
Bonham, TX 75418

Or Click Below to Donate Online

Volunteer

Provide hands-on help to Open Arms Homeless Shelter by volunteering today! We have a wide range of availability for on-site volunteering. Our shifts are:

6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Volunteer Application

Volunteer Training

Thank You for volunteering with Open Arms Homeless Shelter. Without your valuable service, Open Arms Shelter could not be in existence!

All new volunteers must attend orientation. Orientation includes educational material as well as on-site training with an existing resident assitant.

Provide Dinner

Restaurants and individuals can sign-up to donate dinner each evening. As of January 2024, the following restaurants currently partner to provide meals for residents of the Open Arms Shelter:

Juba Pizza
Feed Sack
Shumardii’s
Los Amigos
Roma’s Italian
Muddbones

Donate Dinners

ONGOING DONATIONS LIST

PAPER GOODS: CUPS, PLATES, BOWLS, FOAM COFFEE CUPS, NAPKINS, PAPER TOWELS, TOILET PAPER, PLASTIC UTENSILS

PERSONAL ITEMS: NEW SOCKS & UNDERWEAR- WOMEN’S & MEN’S, ALL SIZES

FOOD ITEMS: GROUND COFFEE, SUGAR, MILK, BREAD, LUNCH MEAT (HAM OR BOLOGNA, NO TURKEY), BOTTLED WATER, FRUIT

TO ARRANGE COLLECTION OF DONATED ITEMS PLEASE CALL 903.449.4451 or 214.686.7082 or YOU MAY VISIT DURING SHELTER HOURS (AFTER 6PM)