Mission Statement • Impact statemement • History

Mission Statement:  Bringing hope to children, families and veterans by providing resources to those suffering from poverty, addiction, mental illness, PTSD and life’s hardships.

Impact Statement:  Bringing hope to children, families and veterans

The With Arms Wide Open Foundation was founded in 2000 by Scott Stapp, Creed frontman whose rock band sold more than 50 mil records worldwide. The Foundation's mission: “bringing hope to children and families in need." Creed donated proceeds from its Grammy award winning hit song “With Arms Wide Open,” from the Human Clay album. Creed also contributed $1 for every ticket sold on the Human Clay Tour. For the last 20 years, Scott devoted himself to "paying it forward" to others in need through numerous outreaches at the US and global levels helping underprivileged children and families around the world. The Foundation has donated over $1 million dollars to various causes and more than 100 organizations, including the Navajo Youth Program, Coaliton for the Homeless of Central Florida, American Red Cross, Orphanetwork, New Yorkers for Children, Second Harvest Food bank, St. Jude Children's Hospital, and Leukemia  & Lymphoma Society.

With Arms Wide Open Foundation is also active with the Armed Forces and their families, helping wounded soldiers and performing for US Troops worldwide.  The Foundation strongly believes in supporting our Veterans and dedicating all means possible to assist with those suffering from addiction, PTSD, and suicide prevention.