Every day, Arms Around You walks alongside men, women, and young adults who are working hard to rebuild their lives after incarceration, homelessness, domestic violence, and substance abuse. They show up. They do the work. And they deserve a community that shows up for them too.

That’s where you come in. Whether you give financially, volunteer your time, or partner with us professionally — your support directly fuels the programs, resources, and human connection that make lasting change possible.

Why Your Support Matters

Nearly 1 in 3 formerly incarcerated individuals face barriers that significantly increase the risk of reincarceration. Without stable housing, meaningful employment, mental health support, and a caring community to return to — the cycle repeats itself.

The good news? That cycle can be broken. And your support is how we break it.

When you invest in Arms Around You, you help us:

  • Provide direct reentry assistance
  • Offer healing and trauma-informed programming
  • Prevent homelessness among returning citizens
  • Break cycles of harm and incarceration

Your support doesn’t just change one life — it strengthens the entire community.

Ways to Support

There are many ways to get behind the work of Arms Around You. Find the one that fits you best — every contribution matters

Donate

Your financial gift is the most direct way to fuel our programs. Donations go toward participant support, emergency stabilization funds, healing and wellness programming, workforce development, and the day-to-day operations that keep AAY running.

Every dollar you give goes directly toward community impact — and every amount makes a difference. You can make a one-time gift or set up a recurring monthly donation to provide ongoing support to the individuals we serve.

Our Amazon Wishlist

Help us keep our Foundational Home stocked with the supplies our residents need every day. From household essentials to personal care items — every item on our wishlist goes directly to the women housed in our program.

Corporate & Community Partnerships

We partner with businesses, faith communities, foundations, and local organizations to expand access to resources and opportunity for the people we serve. If your organization shares our commitment to justice, healing, and community — we’d love to explore what a partnership could look like.

Partnership opportunities include financial sponsorships, in-kind donations, employee volunteer programs, and co-sponsored events.

Volunteer

You don’t have to write a check to make a difference. Our volunteers are the heartbeat of what we do — showing up for participants through mentorship, workshop facilitation, event support, and more.

If you have skills, time, and a heart for this work, we want to hear from you. Volunteers are needed for a range of roles, and training is provided.

Sponsor a Participant

One of the most meaningful ways to support AAY is to sponsor one individual’s reentry journey. Your sponsorship helps cover program access, emergency stabilization needs, and the individualized support that helps someone go from surviving to thriving.

When you sponsor a participant, you’re making a direct, personal investment in one person’s future. You’ll receive updates on how your support is making a difference.

Our Values as an Organization

When you join the Arms Around You community — as a volunteer, partner, or donor — you become part of an organization that holds itself to a high standard. These are the principles that guide everything we do.

1. Staff is Our Greatest Asset

We are committed to the personal and professional development of our staff and actively seek staff involvement and a shared sense of commitment and service at all levels.

2. Professionalism and Quality of Service

As professionals, we demonstrate our commitment through competency, accountability, ethics, and pride in our work.

3. Safe, Healthy Work Environment

We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our participants, staff, and volunteers.

4. Clear, Open, Honest Communication

We encourage communication and support that promotes unity, productivity, and understanding at every level of our organization.

5. Respect for Individuals

We recognize the diversity of individuals and their contributions. We strive to treat all people — participants, staff, volunteers, and partners — with dignity, respect, and understanding.

6. People’s Ability to Grow and Change

We acknowledge that people have the need and ability to grow and change — and we actively support their endeavors to do so.

7. Community Interaction

We encourage positive interaction with the broader community as we strive to promote public safety, community involvement, and public understanding of the work we do.

Transparency & Accountability

We take the trust of our donors, partners, and community seriously. Arms Around You is committed to responsible, ethical stewardship of every dollar received — ensuring that contributions go directly toward community impact, healing programming, and participant support.

As a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, we operate with full financial transparency. We are accountable to our participants, our community, and our supporters.

Have questions? We’d love to hear from you.

With Your Help, We Can Reach Further

Every person deserves the chance to rebuild their life with dignity. But for many returning citizens, that chance depends on whether someone steps up to support them.

Your donation directly funds reentry navigation, healing programs, emergency stabilization, and life skills training for individuals who are working hard to transform their lives. No amount is too small — and every contribution makes a real difference in a real person’s journey home.