The Open Arms Home for Children

What a great time was had last weekend for the Vines & Views Event hosted by Roo Mountain Vineyards. We would like to thank Shawn and Michelle Scott and Jennifer Grimmer for hosting and making this such a beautiful evening! Music was provided by Jesse David and Justin Farrington! Thank you both!

Special thanks also to Brady West at Appalachian Beverage for donating the drinks and to Adam Taylor from Heritage Charity Auctions & Awards for the silent auction items.

At the event, we also drew winners for the raffle for the 2 donated prizes, a Corvette and a weekend getaway!! The Corvette winners were Gary and Cathy Brakefield and the weekend package winner was Denise Robson.

Thank you to Bryan and Karla Avery from for donating Restoration Ranch and Marijane Davis and Leslie Jarrett from for donating Botox and massages.

Wine was donated by Sarah Auman from and Cory Pulaski from Ultimate Distributors.

We would also like to thank all of the OA board members for their help with this and especially Christi Decoufle for heading this up! It was an amazing event benefiting The Open Arms for Children. We are so grateful for all of you who attended the event and to all who purchased raffle tickets🩵

Come join us on Sunday, August 2nd from 4-7pm for the Vines and Views Event, hosted by Roo Mountain Vineyards! It’s going to be an amazing evening with your ticket purchases benefitting The Open Arms Home for Children.

Your ticket includes:
🥘Dinner
🎟️2 drink tickets
🎸Live music and games
🍷Beautiful mountain vineyard views

To purchase tickets, scan the QR code on the graphic!
Roo Mountain Vineyards

Come join us on August 2nd from 4-7pm for the Vines and Views Event, hosted by Roo Mountain Vineyards. This is an event benefitting The Opens Arms Home for Children. Your ticket includes dinner, 2 drink tickets, live music and games. You can scan the QR code on the graphic for more information and to purchase tickets!

Join us!

Win a '95 Convertible Corvette or a Luxury Mountain Getaway AND support The Open Arms Home For Children!

The raffle has officially begun, and your chance to win big while supporting an incredible cause is here! We are selling a strict limit of only 2,500 tickets, drastically increasing your odds of taking home one of these amazing grand prizes:

Grand Prize Option 1: A pristine 1995 Convertible Corvette with both soft and hard tops, and under 5,000 original miles!

Grand Prize Option 2: A luxury weekend stay at Restoration Ranch- hosted by image.jpeg paired with a couples massage and a botox treatment from Tea Tree Spa.
https://vacationrentals.pminorthgamountains.com/property/659163836800041574/restoration-ranch

Best of all: You do not have to be present to win!

The Main Event: Vines & Views Wine Event
The winning tickets will be drawn on August 2nd at the gorgeous Roo Mountain Vineyards during our Vines & Views charity event.
Time: 4-7pm

Tickets to the event are on sale now and your entry includes:
-Dinner (proudly donated by Roo Mountain Vineyards)
-2 Drink tickets (proudly donated by Appalachian Beverage)
-Charity games and activities
-Live music by Jesse David and Justin Farrington

Every single ticket purchased directly benefits The Open Arms Home for Children, providing vital support to vulnerable youth in our community.

BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW:
RAFFLE -https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-open-arms-home-for-children-raffle

VIEWS AND VINES WINE EVENT - https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/vines-and-views-a-rooftop-party-at-roo-mountain-vineyard

Thank you for your generosity and support!

⛳️🏌️‍♂️ What a day at the 2nd Annual Champions for Children Golf Tournament! 🏌️‍♀️⛳️

The morning began with drizzle and dark clouds overhead, but by the time our golfers teed off, the weather had turned in our favor. Before long, the sun was shining, laughter was carrying across the fairways, and golfers were enjoying a beautiful day at Old Toccoa Farm Resort.

Most importantly, every player, sponsor, and supporter helped make a difference for local children and teens. Your generosity helps provide hope, healing, and resilience to those who need it most.

🏆 TOURNAMENT WINNERS 🏆

🥇 1st Place Team: Ace Hardware - Blue Ridge
💪 Longest Drive: Debi Wohlers
🎯 Closest to the Pin: Christy Butler

A special thank you to Capital City Home Loans for providing lunch, and to Chick-fil-A for sandwich gift cards for our player bags, and our returning Gold and Silver Sponsors, Southeast Generation & Electric and Red Sail Sports | Grand Cayman, for their continued support.

Together, this year’s tournament raised OVER $30,000 to support the life-changing work of Appalachian Children’s Center and The Open Arms Home for Children, ensuring children and families in our community have access to the services and support they need most. (Final tally to come!)

Thank you to everyone who joined us, sponsored us, volunteered, and helped make this event such a success. 💙💚💛

A meaningful day on the course in support of local children and families.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's Champions for Children Tournament. Together, our members, guests, sponsors, volunteers, and staff came together to support two organizations making a lasting difference in our community: The Open Arms Home for Children and the Appalachian Children's Center.

The Open Arms Home for Children provides residential care, support, and life-enrichment programs for girls who have experienced abuse and neglect, while the Appalachian Children's Center serves children and families affected by trauma through advocacy, counseling, crisis intervention, and other essential services.

From a memorable day on the golf course to a silent auction filled with remarkable sports memorabilia and the excitement surrounding the Corvette raffle, the generosity on display was inspiring.

Most importantly, the event demonstrated what can happen when a community comes together with a shared purpose.

Thank you to everyone who played, volunteered, donated, and supported Champions for Children. Your participation will help these organizations continue their important work for children and families across North Georgia.

🏌️‍♂️⛳ A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Champions for Children Sponsors! ⛳🏌️‍♀️

As we prepare for the Champions for Children 2nd Annual Golf Tournament, we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible businesses, organizations, and community partners who have stepped up to support this event.

Whether you've sponsored a hole, a beverage cart, lunch for our players, or one of our premier sponsorship levels, your generosity is helping create hope, healing, and brighter futures for children and families served by Appalachian Children's Center & The Open Arms Home for Children .

Because of partners like you, we can continue providing critical services to children who have experienced abuse, neglect, and trauma throughout our community.

We are deeply grateful for your commitment to being a Champion for Children and for helping us make a lasting difference—both on and off the course.

Please join us in thanking these amazing sponsors for investing in the safety, healing, and well-being of local children. ❤️

📅 Champions for Children 2nd Annual Golf Tournament
📍 Old Toccoa Farm
🗓️ June 23, 2026

Together, we are teeing off for hope, healing, and a brighter tomorrow.

CURRENTLY STAFFING FOR WEEKENDS OVERNIGHT (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights).

We are seeking Child Care Workers that can work during the weekends. Time during the week will be available if you want more hours.

Required Experience**
-Child Care Workers must be at least 21 years of age and possess at least a high school diploma or GED.
-Must possess a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
-Must have no criminal history record convictions of misdemeanor or felony offenses from any state.
-Must pass a medical examination to include a level ten drug screen.
-Must be able to relate to and work well with children and adults.
-Must possess organizational and administrative skills.
-Must be able to work under pressure and handle responsibilities independent of supervision.
-Must be able to remain calm and respond quickly in emergency and/or crisis situations.
-Must provide appropriate role model behavior for children

Responsibilities:
-Monitors daily activities of children and ensures accurate and complete records.
-Supervises and assists children daily, ensuring safety and well being.
-Employs a nurturing attitude toward children, ensuring availability while on duty.
-Performs all duties in compliance with standard operating procedures, policies, and licensing requirements.
Identifies individual behavior problems and needs of children and prepares daily report on each child to Director, Assistant Director or HSP.
-Dispenses prescription and non-prescription medication as outlined in medical care policy.
-Provides transportation to school, appointments and other locations as needed.
-Maintains the facility in a neat and orderly manner.
-Identifies and reports needed repairs for facility to Director or Assistant Director.
-Administers acceptable disciplinary procedure as outlined in policy and procedures.
-Maintains close contact with Director providing information on status of all areas of responsibility.
-Attends staff meetings and training as required.
-Assists with cooking and household duties as needed.
-Performs duties within licensing requirements and Open Arms of Blue Ridge policy and procedure.
-Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director, Assistant Director or HSP

To apply: https://www.indeed.com/job/child-care-worker-weekends-overnight-shift-eee0193120adf32d

⛳️Join us for our second annual, Champions For Children charity golf tournament benefitting The Open Arms Home for Children and Appalachian Children's Center.

🗓️This event will take place Tuesday, June 23 at Old Toccoa Farm with registration beginning at 8am and a 9am shotgun start. Donuts and coffee and lunch are included!

🎟️Tickets for players and registration for event sponsors can be found through the link below!

🧺We are also accepting prize donations for our winners if you’d like to help in that way! This is a great way for local businesses, services, and generous donors to support this worthy cause! Send us a message here in FB if you are interested in donating!

To register or sponsor: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/champions-for-children-2nd-annual-golf-tournament