About Us

Over the last seventeen years, two sisters, Jan and Jolyn, have talked about how to inspire their kids to give back in our community.  With their kids, Landon Krug, Maile Broad, and Kailyn Broad   - they put their heads together and brainstormed: what if the kids could make the decisions on where and how to give back to the community?  What if the kids could identify needs, find projects and act – making the change they wanted to see in the world?

The story started in early 2014 when Jolyn's son, Landon (age six at the time) asked his mom if he could bring some snacks to a homeless man he passed every morning on the way to school. Together, he and his mom bought him a bag of essentials. That started it all.  Jolyn and Jan and their kids together began creating monthly opportunities to give back in their own way– through action in the community and in a way that would to encourage kindness, compassion and make change. 

 With that energy, the kids started planning monthly events with Jan and Jo and their cousins and friends - beginning with a pet parade at a local senior condominium. It was a huge success and OPEN officially began.

 As of 2025, we have successfully implemented monthly events over the last decade, and have enjoyed and learned so much from each. We are so thankful for the community of OPEN families who have been a part of this journey and continue to give us energy and time and help make our kids wonderful and see how they shape the world in the way they want to see.

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