A dream born in 2015
is about to become a powerful reality.

Bonham, Texas -- What began as a heartfelt vision shared by a devoted leadership group and a compassionate community is now taking a monumental leap forward. This November, Bonham, Texas will witness the opening of a transformative new Open Arms Shelter facility at 111 S. Center Street offering Hope.

From the opening day until June of this year the current shelter located at 1205 Albert Broadfoot has served over 325 adults and 51 children resulting in the original shelter outgrowing the need.

Construction is on schedule and budget, a testament to the dedication and stewardship behind this project. This milestone is the result of a God inspired collaboration between two Boards of Directors, Open Arms Shelter Ministry and the Fannin County Hospital Authority. Construction financing provided by Fannin County Hospital Authority and additional support by a shelter donor couple for part of the land.  Operational financing from individual citizens, churches and businesses within our community provides the daily operational cost of the shelter.

This new facility will act as a Hub for services to Fannin County. More than just a building, it’s a lifeline. Alongside providing shelter, the facility will house The Fannin Health Clinic, offering essential healthcare services in shared office space. WIC will also be present, extending vital support to young mothers and their babies, nurturing the next generation with care and compassion. The space will be available for Counseling and Education as well as others who serve the residents of Fannin County.

Open Arms Director Mark Sanderson shares the excitement: “This Hub is worthy of support needed to meet the growing needs of our County. We encourage all that have supported the Shelter to continue the support of this new Hub of Services. The larger facility has been architecturally designed to add space in the much-needed areas to position us to provide the service to our community well into the future. In addition to a new shelter, we have received donations from our community partners to purchase new beds and most of the items needed within.  We will recognize those partners at an Open House scheduled for January 17, 2026.”