Meet the Founder

Damica Engram

Founder | Sheltering Arms Residential Home, Inc.

My vision for Sheltering Arms Residential Home, Inc. began with one simple belief: every young man deserves a safe place to call home, someone who believes in him, and an opportunity to build a better future.

I founded Sheltering Arms with a genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of young men who may have experienced hardship, instability, or circumstances beyond their control. I believe that every child deserves patience, understanding, consistency, and the opportunity to grow without being defined by his past.

My goal is to create more than just a residential program. I want Sheltering Arms to be a place where young men feel respected, supported, and encouraged to discover their strengths, develop confidence, build meaningful relationships, and prepare for a successful future.

I understand that positive change takes time, and every young man's journey is different. Through compassion, structure, accountability, and encouragement, my hope is that each young man who enters Sheltering Arms leaves knowing that his life has value, his voice matters, and his future holds endless possibilities.

At Sheltering Arms, we are here to help, never to harm.