Locking Arms is a nonprofit corporation organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes. Specifically, the corporation exists to mobilize people and financial resources to care for the world's impoverished. By raising up awareness and providing opportunities for individuals, churches and businesses to work together, the goal is to foster self-reliant, sustainable change in the lives of hurting people around the globe. Utilizing the best efforts and practices of people and organizations already working in impoverished regions worldwide, our organization will focus primarily on youth development and orphan care; education and literacy; religious advancement, health, nutrition and clean water systems; and the creation of jobs and micro-finance opportunities. Additionally our desire is to provide a place to channel immediate support during times of extreme need.