Man Thrives in OE’s OutSource Solutions Program

VALPARAISO | David Evans began working at Opportunity Enterprises in the Outsource Solutions industrial services division in May, 2012, and currently works five days a week assembling piece work. David also participates in enrichment programs at OE including Community Integration and Assisti…

Denim and Diamonds Gala tickets now on sale

VALPARAISO | Tickets for the 21st Annual Denim and Diamonds Gala to benefit Opportunity Enterprises are now on sale, and may be purchased on-line at www.oppent.org or by contacting Heidi Radford at 219-464-9621, ext. 240 or heidi.radford@oppent.org. Tickets are $90 per person.

Nelson’s Port-a-Pit Chicken Fundraiser to Benefit OE

VALPARAISO | Opportunity Enterprises will be hosting a Nelson’s Port-a-pit chicken fundraiser on Friday, June 7, from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm. Sales will take place in three locations. There are two Valparaiso locations – Opportunity Enterprises, 2801 Evans Avenue, and Walgreen’s on US Highway 30…

JobSource Receives $5,000 from Fifth Third Bank

VALPARAISO | JobSource, the community employment division of Opportunity Enterprises, has received a $5,000 grant from Fifth Third Bank to purchase iPads for its staff.

Opportunity Enterprises Seeking Volunteers for Mudathlon

VALPARAISO | Opportunity Enterprises is seeking volunteers to work at the Mudathlon 3-mile race on July 20 at Graeber Family Farms in Boone Grove in Valparaiso, and will receive $10 for every volunteer who works at the event on behalf of OE.

The Arc of Indiana Representative visits Opportunity Enterprises

VALPARAISO | Melissa Justice, Trust Director for The Arc of Indiana, visited OE recently as part of a series of “We are The Arc” visits throughout the state. Eleven staff from The Arc of Indiana and Self-Advocates of Indiana traveled to Arc chapters and member organizations throughout the st…

Safely shred for free on Tuesday

VALPARAISO – Metro Recycling is partnering with 1st Source Bank and Opportunity Enterprises to give community members a way to safely shred their confidential documents. On Tuesday, April 30th these organizations can help take shredding off consumers’ to-do lists with a free shred day.

Valpo disability council struggles with attendance

VALPARAISO | The Mayoral Advisory Council on Disability welcomed a new member Wednesday, but it continues to struggle to get a quorum for meetings.

Eagle Scout Completes Project for OE

VALPARAISO | Landon Davison, a senior at Valparaiso High School recently completed his final Eagle Scout project at Opportunity Enterprises’ Appletree Group Home, where he built a 21 foot long wheelchair ramp leading from the back deck of the home into the backyard.

Opportunity Enterprises Holding Open Interviews for DSPs

VALPARAISO | Opportunity Enterprises will hold open interviews for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) at its main facility at 2801 Evans Avenue in Valparaiso, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm on April 20, 22, and 23. Full and part time positions are available for 3-11, midnight, and weekend shifts.

Simply Amazing Market to host Easter open house

VALPARAISO | The Opportunity Enterprises Simply Amazing Market will host an Easter Open House on Saturday, March 23 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Visitors will be able to enjoy free photos with the Easter Bunny and product samples. Guests can also purchase a variety of pre-made Easter baskets, ch…

Valparaiso Barnes & Noble hosts book fair fundraiser for OE

VALPARAISO | Barnes & Noble of Valparaiso, 150 Silhavy Road, Suite 120, will host a Book Fair Fundraiser for Opportunity Enterprises March 20. OE will receive a percentage of sales for qualifying purchases when customers present an OE voucher, which is available at www.oppent.org. Vouche…

Green thumbs just waiting for the white to melt

VALPARAISO | With the recent flurry of snow showers, gardening might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but Valparaiso is gearing up for another community gardens season.

Opportunity Enterprises celebrates achievements

Valparaiso - Community members united to celebrate Opportunity Enterprises' mission and goals as well as the individuals and businesses that have made an impact in the last year during an event at Strongbow Inn.

Clients honored at Celebration of Achievement

VALPARAISO | Opportunity Enterprises hosted its Celebration of Achievement breakfast at Strongbow Thursday morning.

Opportunity Enterprises is PhilanthroPint Charity at Figure 8 Brewing for March

VALPARAISO | Figure 8 Brewery has chosen Opportunity Enterprises as its designated non-profit for the month of March through its Philanthropint program. OE will receive a portion of every sale of pints of Where Lizards Dare between March 1 and March 31.

Tickets available for Opportunity Enterprises celebration

VALPARAISO | Tickets are available for the 2013 Opportunity Enterprises Celebration of Achievement Breakfast, planned for March 7 at Strongbow Inn. Doors will open at 7:30 a.m., with breakfast and a program from 8 to 9:30.

Opportunity Enterprises receives Inclusion Project Grant

VALPARAISO | Opportunity Enterprises has received a $10,000 grant from the National Inclusion Project to partner with the Valparaiso YMCA to make their summer day camps inclusive for children with special needs. The camps, which will be held during the summer of 2013 at the Valparaiso YMCA, …

Volunteer drivers needed by Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana is seeking volunteer drivers who can drive their own vehicles and deliver meals during the lunch hour. Each delivery run requires about 90 minutes.

Opportunity Enterprises receives grant from Horizon-Cares Charitable Grant Program

VALPARAISO | Opportunity Enterprises, Inc. is the recipient of a $2,500 grant from the Horizon-Cares Charitable Grant Program. Currently, Opportunity Enterprises is in the midst of constructing the first apartment building at its Lakeside campus, and the grant funding will be used to support…