Supporting Community.
Restoring Dignity.
Creating Pathways Forward.
Open Arms Resource Centre is a community-based organization serving individuals experiencing homelessness, housing insecurity, and poverty across the Annapolis Valley.
Welcome to Open Arms! We are currently undergoing an exciting rebrand, and our website is temporarily under construction while we build a fresh online experience to better serve our community.
OASIS Shelter & Outreach
Meeting People Where They Are
Open Arms operates the OASIS shelter and Outreach Program to deliver low-barrier, housing-focused support for individuals (19+) experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Through these community-based services, we promote safety, stability, and direct connection to essential resources. While we compassionately meet clients where they are, we maintain clear expectations that guests must follow our rules and actively work on a housing exit plan.
Comprehensive services
We provide integrated and comprehensive services, including outreach, shelter, and
housing supports, to help individuals achieve independence and stable housing.
Compassion Based
We proactively connect with unsheltered individuals, building trusting relationships,
offering essential crisis services, and providing compassionate, low-barrier shelter
environments.
Real
Solutions
We equip clients with the tools for long-term stability by supporting our clients in
identifying and securing appropriate housing solutions and connecting clients to skill
development supports.
Community
Compassion
We drive systemic change by fostering community collaboration, advocating forunhoused individuals, and actively pursuing affordable housing projects to increase
community options.