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Open Arms Village Ocala Open Arms Village, Ocala at St. Marks United Methodist Church is a Sober Living Program for men.

🎓🎉 Celebrating Our Newest Open Arms Village Graduate — Matthew! 🎉🎓Please join us in congratulating Matthew on his succes...
10/16/2026

🎓🎉 Celebrating Our Newest Open Arms Village Graduate — Matthew! 🎉🎓

Please join us in congratulating Matthew on his successful completion of the Open Arms Village Recovery Program!

Matthew has worked diligently and remained committed to maintaining his sobriety, strengthening his recovery, and becoming an upstanding, productive member of our community.

As Matthew begins this exciting new chapter, he will be transitioning into a private residence surrounded by a strong network of sober supports.

Recovery is about more than putting down drugs and alcohol. It’s about building a new life filled with purpose, accountability, and positive relationships.

We are extremely proud of you, Matthew! Keep up the great work, continue moving forward, and always remember that your Open Arms Village family is cheering you on!

🙏 God bless you, Matthew!

💙💪 COMMUNITY SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: ZONE HEALTH & FITNESS! 🏓We’re excited to recognize Zone Health & Fitness as a proud Comm...
10/14/2026

💙💪 COMMUNITY SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: ZONE HEALTH & FITNESS! 🏓

We’re excited to recognize Zone Health & Fitness as a proud Community Sponsor of our Dink for a Purpose Charity Pickleball Tournament!

Every great business has a story, and Zone’s journey is about more than building a gym. It’s about building a community, creating opportunities, and helping people become stronger versions of themselves.

At the heart of Zone is owner Ben Marciano, who also serves as the Mayor of Ocala. His involvement in both fitness and public service reflects a connection to the community he calls home.

Over the years, Zone Health & Fitness has become a place where people from all walks of life can come together, challenge themselves, build relationships, and work toward healthier lives. Whether you’re just beginning your fitness journey or have been training for years, Zone is about helping people keep moving forward.

That same spirit of community is what Dink for a Purpose is all about.

Our tournament benefits Open Arms Village, an organization dedicated to helping individuals on their journey of recovery and rebuilding their lives. We believe in second chances, personal growth, and the power of a supportive community.

A huge THANK YOU to Ben Marciano and the entire Zone Health & Fitness family for supporting our mission and helping us make a difference right here in Ocala!

💙 Stronger Together. On and Off the Court.

🏓 Dink for a Purpose
💚 Playing with Purpose. Giving with Heart.

🏓🏆 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: SLUGGER ATHLETICS! ⚾We’re excited to welcome Slugger Athletics⁠ as an official sponsor of our Din...
10/10/2026

🏓🏆 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: SLUGGER ATHLETICS! ⚾

We’re excited to welcome Slugger Athletics⁠ as an official sponsor of our Dink for a Purpose Pickleball Tournament!

Proudly owned and operated right here in Ocala, Florida, Slugger Athletics specializes in custom team uniforms, jerseys, embroidered hats, and athletic apparel for teams of all ages and sports!

What started with baseball and softball has grown into a business serving athletes across the country. From youth leagues and travel teams to basketball, football, soccer, and even pickleball, Slugger Athletics helps teams look and feel their best.

What makes them stand out? Their custom designs are FREE, their pricing is transparent, and their team works directly with customers to bring their vision to life! 💪

But what we appreciate most is seeing another local business step up to support our community.

We’re incredibly grateful for their generosity and commitment to helping us raise funds for Open Arms, supporting individuals on their journey through recovery.

👏 Thank you, Slugger Athletics, for being part of something bigger than the game!

🌐 Check out their work: sluggerathletics.com⁠

📅 December 12, 2026
📍 The Dink Tank | Ocala, FL
💛 Dink for a Purpose — More Than Just a Game!

Congratulations to Our Newest Open Arms Village Graduate, Colby!Today, we celebrate Colby and his successful completion ...
10/09/2026

Congratulations to Our Newest Open Arms Village Graduate, Colby!

Today, we celebrate Colby and his successful completion of the Open Arms Village program!

Colby has worked hard on his sobriety, building a strong foundation in recovery and developing meaningful sober support systems along the way.

As he begins this next chapter, Colby will be transitioning to Bradenton, Florida, where he will be surrounded by family and continued sober support.

Recovery is about so much more than putting down drugs and alcohol. It’s about building a new life, strengthening relationships, and surrounding yourself with people who support your success.

We are proud of you, Colby! Keep putting in the work, stay connected, and remember to take it one day at a time.

God bless you, Colby! Your Open Arms Village family is cheering you on!

The Power of Community at Open Arms Village! One of the greatest blessings of Open Arms Village is seeing our graduates ...
10/08/2026

The Power of Community at Open Arms Village!

One of the greatest blessings of Open Arms Village is seeing our graduates return to help others on their recovery journey.

Today is another reminder that recovery is about so much more than just putting down drugs and alcohol. It’s about building a strong foundation through community, resources, accountability, and genuine support.

When one graduate comes back to lend a helping hand to another recent graduate, that’s what true recovery looks like!

A special shoutout to Israel and Jorge, both proud Open Arms Village graduates, for continuing to demonstrate what it means to give back and lift one another up.

Recovery doesn’t end at graduation. It’s a lifelong journey, and nobody has to walk it alone.

Keep up the great work, gentlemen! We are proud of you both. God bless!

PRESENTING SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🏓We’re excited to welcome The New Wolfy’s as a Presenting Sponsor of Dink for a Purpose!Wol...
10/07/2026

PRESENTING SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🏓

We’re excited to welcome The New Wolfy’s as a Presenting Sponsor of Dink for a Purpose!

Wolfy’s is an Ocala favorite, and we’re incredibly grateful to have another local business step up and support our mission. Their generosity is helping us put together an amazing day of pickleball, community, and giving back — all benefiting Open Arms Village.

A huge thank you to the entire Wolfy’s team for believing in what we’re doing and supporting this event. ❤️

Be sure to show them some love and stop by Wolfy’s for some great food and hometown hospitality!

🏓 Dink for a Purpose
❤️ Benefiting Open Arms Village
📍 Dink Tank – Ocala, FL

💥 PRESENTING SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 💥We’re excited to recognize DeMeola Temple CPA Group as a Presenting Sponsor of Dink for ...
10/06/2026

💥 PRESENTING SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 💥

We’re excited to recognize DeMeola Temple CPA Group as a Presenting Sponsor of Dink for a Purpose! 🏓

DeMeola Temple CPA Group has been a trusted name in our Ocala community, helping individuals and businesses with tax planning, accounting, and advisory services.

Events like this don’t happen without local businesses stepping up and believing in the mission. Their generous $500 sponsorship helps us raise even more for Open Arms Village and the incredible work they’re doing in our community.

A huge THANK YOU to the entire DeMeola Temple CPA Group team for supporting Dink for a Purpose and helping us make an impact beyond the pickleball court! 💚

Great businesses. Great people. Greater purpose.

🏓 Dink for a Purpose
🤝 Benefiting Open Arms Village


Congratulations, Israel! Open Arms Village is proud to celebrate our newest graduate, Israel!What a week of accomplishme...
10/02/2026

Congratulations, Israel!

Open Arms Village is proud to celebrate our newest graduate, Israel!

What a week of accomplishments! On Wednesday, Israel successfully obtained his driver’s license, and today, after four months of hard work, dedication, and commitment to his recovery, he has successfully completed the Open Arms Village program!

Israel, we are incredibly proud of the progress you’ve made. Continue putting in the work, taking life one day at a time, and building on the foundation you’ve established.

Keep up the great work, Israel. Your Open Arms Village family is proud of you!

God bless you as you begin this next chapter!

10/01/2026

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🏓 PRESENTING SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🏓We are incredibly grateful to welcome Klein & Klein, PLLC as a Presenting Sponsor of Din...
10/01/2026

🏓 PRESENTING SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🏓

We are incredibly grateful to welcome Klein & Klein, PLLC as a Presenting Sponsor of Dink for a Purpose!

This one is especially meaningful because Randy Klein and his wife, Susie, have been longtime members and supporters of our Ocala community. Randy has spent decades serving Ocala both professionally and through his involvement with numerous local organizations, and together Randy and Susie continue to show what it means to invest in the community you call home.

Klein & Klein has been serving Ocala since 1976, helping individuals, families and businesses with real estate, estate planning, probate and business law.

Randy and Susie, thank you for believing in what we’re doing and for supporting our mission to bring people together through pickleball while raising money and awareness for Open Arms. Your generosity is helping make this event possible, and we’re extremely thankful to have you in our corner.

Please help us show some love to Randy, Susie and the entire Klein & Klein team! 💚

Dink for a Purpose 🏓
Benefiting Open Arms Village

Address

1839 NE 8th Road
Ocala, FL
34470

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 3pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+3523046229

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