1983 – The first school, “Mercaz Shlomo”, opens with 4 classes

1984 – The first employment center opens a bakery called “Livri’ut” employs senior students

1986 – The first group home opens.

1987 – Ohel Sarah gets official recognition as an organization at the Registrar of Associations

1989 – The “A Dollar a Month” campaign begins, and involves the community to help Ohel Sarah develop new centers

1990 – A special club for girls with hearing impairments opens

1991 – “Miftan” – a high-school for boys – opens in cooperation of the Ministry of Welfare

1992 – “Beit Chanoch”, a school for boys, is inaugurated

1993 – The housing division opens its second group home, “Beit Miriam”