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Causes: Emergency Assistance, Human Services
Mission: The mission of arms around bainbridge is to provide support to members of the bainbridge island community facing overwhelming financial and emotional burdens associated with a serious illness. Arms around bainbridge provides immediate assistance for basic human needs through direct person-to-person support and interaction with our beneficiaries. The all-volunteer organization accomplishes its work through community fundraising activities and partnerships, and by building local and regional awareness.
Programs: Supported 11 families with expenses related to health care services such as medical bills, hospital bills and other outstanding health care related debt. Families also receive funds for core expenses such as rent, food, clothing and auto repairs and insurance premium.