The 8th Annual One Amazing Golf Outing, held Monday, August 24th at the Valparaiso Country Club, raised $43,000 to support Opportunity Enterprises’ mission of enriching the lives of children and adults with disabilities. The event featured an...
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JobSource Program Opens New Office in Lake County
JobSource, the community employment division of Opportunity Enterprises, has opened a new Lake County location as of Monday, August 10th. The new office is located at 8004 Tyler Street in Merrillville, IN. JobSource helps employers find qualified...
Opportunity Enterprises Celebrates Americans with Disabilities Act
On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure the civil rights of people with disabilities. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the act, and Opportunity Enterprises (OE), a local...
Opportunity Enterprises Seeks Volunteers for 2015 Packathon Event
Opportunity Enterprises is seeking a large group of volunteers for its 18th annual Packathon event. This year’s Packathon is scheduled for Saturday, September 19th at OE’s main facility, located at 2801 Evans Avenue in Valparaiso. The volunteer...
Opportunity Enterprises Receives $1,000 Grant for Technology at Lakeside
Opportunity Enterprises received a $1,000 grant from AseraCare Foundation to enhance OE’s digital library. Renewed Horizons, a developmental program at OE Lakeside, will be receiving tablets to benefit more than 50 clients who are currently being...
Coming Soon: Respite Services in Lake County
Over 200 families rely on Opportunity Enterprises' respite services to care for their sons or daughters with disabilities when they need a break. Parenting is hard work and caregiver burnout is a serious issue for many parents of those with...
Opportunity Enterprises Receives Grants to Expand Transportation Fleet
Opportunity Enterprises’ fleet of accessible minivans is growing thanks to the support of the Indiana Department of Transportation, the Porter County Community Foundation, and the Valparaiso Rotary’s Community Development and Community Service...
Opportunity Enterprises to Host Seventh Annual ARTability Art Auction
Opportunity Enterprises’ Seventh Annual ARTability Art Auction will be held on Thursday, November 21, 5:30 – 8:00 pm, at Framing Concepts, 219 Broadway, Chesterton. The event is free and open to the public, and will feature canvas art sold by...
Opportunity Enterprises Celebrates Ribbon Cutting at Lakeside Property
David Stupay, President and CEO of Opportunity Enterprises, cut the ribbon on the new wing of their OE Lakeside Day Services Facility on Wednesday, October 30. He was joined by Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas, OE Board Chair Lee Lane, and Valparaiso...
NAP Credits Available Through Opportunity Enterprises
Opportunity Enterprises currently has $4,580 in Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) tax credits available for allocation. The credits, which will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, will support renovations in OE’s seven group homes...