• "I echo the thoughts of many other women who say, 'at last, a Christian organization that will describe and uncover this oppressive problem.' ARMS also gives support to the many woman who think there is something wrong with themselves. For all the women who are married to 'men who are charming to everyone except their wives,' I say, 'thank you.'"
  - V.L.
• "ARMS has reminded me how much God loves me and wants to care for me. He wants me to take care of myself and also not to let anyone harm me with their wrong choices. The boundaries are what stop people from ripping apart my soul. I realize how important I am as a person, and I feel like important people need to be looked up to, not abused and mistreated."
  - L.S.
• "I have lived with emotional, verbal, sexual, physical abuse in the home of my parents; and in my marriage for 25 years. Through the 25 years of marriage I attended many different counseling and relationship classes. They were incomplete and left me feeling more hopeless. "Her Journey" class information, group interaction and the recognition that healing is a process has given me hope that God loves me and through the power of His Spirit will continue my healing process. I have recommended this class to several ladies."
  - S.J.

• "I entered this program not for my wife but for myself. Although my marriage didn't make it, my children are happy that they see a father who has learned how to be far more gentle. I feel happier and more at peace. I focus my attention on my children and think more about what others feel. Thank you ARMS." - M.P
• "This is an awesome program. I am thankful for all it has taught me."  - C.B.
• "Although I wasn't happy about being arrested, this program was the best thing that has ever happened to me. I personally never thought I could change. This is the second thing I have ever completed in my life and it's just the beginning!" - R.G.

Comments from the "Youth Violence Prevention" participants' parents:

• "My son started attending the Youth Violence Prevention program last spring. At that time he was a very troubled and angry 16 year-old. He would manifest his feelings by shouting, slamming things, and growling, so much so that he was constantly in detention or getting himself suspended. He could never process through his feelings or stop to see how he should respond to people or things around him. He would have major outbursts but could never understand what he was doing wrong."
• "He has been very consistent in attending his weekly meetings and we are encouraged by the growth. This school year there has not even been a hint of troubled behavior--no suspensions, no warnings! He enjoys school now and has not had any trouble with any other students. In the past he would growl and scowl ALL THE TIME. That behavior has decreased dramatically! When he does do it, he apologizes—without justifying it. He has become more open with his feelings and expressing what things upset him. He is learning to communicate how my behavior is impacting him and what I can do to help him, based on what he has learned in the program. It has opened a two-way street for us to be open with one another. He enjoys what he is learning and he wants to improve. He stops and thinks more about what he is doing, and he likes who he is becoming."
• "When our son started the Youth Violence Prevention program he was at a very crucial point in his life, a pivotal point where life impacting choices are made. Without this intervention, I know he would not be where he is today. Our son was headed for the road of self-destruction, not holding himself accountable for anything he did, and worst of all—seeking revenge. We have had a long road of unsuccessful counseling and family therapy. This program, based on God’s word, has brought a deep and personal change in him. He is still growing, learning, and allowing us to grow with him."
• "This program has made a profound and lasting difference in our son, which he will draw upon for the rest of his life." - L.F.

Other programs and services:

• ARMS has hosted donation based luncheons since it's inception. Hundreds of people have found a safe, educational, and encouraging environment in which to begin their healing process.
• ARMS, through the Crisis Care program has been able to provide help to women in crisis including: paying small utility bills, providing groceries, Thanksgiving meals, Christmas dinners, gifts and help with basic needs to several families struggling out of abusive relationships over the past years.
• ARMS receives many phone calls from people seeking help. Information, encouragement, referrals and prayers are given to help those who need to know that there is someone out there that cares about them. This connection often becomes a lifeline to a person in need; they know there is a safe, competent and caring advocate reaching out to them with ARMS of hope.
• ARMS has had the wonderful opportunity to partner with many volunteers. Without their support we would not have been successful in reaching the hurting and abused.
• ARMS is still in its formative years and will continue to track the progress and success of our programs in order to determine their effectiveness. Feedback from those taking advantage of our classes, their support team, counselors, board members and family members is constantly assessed. Necessary changes are made when it improves our outreach to those dealing with abuse.