our history
In 1997, a group of people in North Idaho came together to establish the Open Arms Pregnancy Care Center after much prayer and consideration. It took several years and the hard work of many people to bring this vision to life. Finally, the center opened its doors to serve its first patient in November 2001.
Fast forward to 2007, and Open Arms took a significant step by becoming a fully functioning medical clinic; operating under a licensed medical physician, with a registered nurse and the addition of ultrasound technology. This technology allowed pregnant women to see and hear the heartbeat of their growing babies, providing a deeper understanding of the complexity of life.
Open Arms leased space throughout the community as the ministry continued to grow. In 2017, the board of directors purchased land to build their own facility. In June 2021, ground was broken for a new 9,900 sq ft facility.
In September 2021, a Prayer & Dedication Ceremony was held, and the building, ministry, and team were consecrated to the Lord, with a Bible planted in the entryway and Scripture verses adorning the walls. In December 2021, the City of Hayden issued the Certificate of Occupancy, granting permission to take possession of the facility. The team moved into the building at the end of April 2022 and welcomed their first patient on May 2nd.
In June 2022, a community-wide grand opening was held, attended by nearly 200 civic leaders and friends of the ministry. The location at 8056 N. Wayne Drive has become the hub of pregnancy support for Kootenai County in North Idaho, dedicated to serving the community for the next 20 years. The mission of Open Arms is to provide hope and love to those in need, meeting them with the love of Christ and witnessing the transformation of lives and the preservation of life through their work.