Opportunity Works

Fireside Comedy Night!
2023-07-19 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Claddagh Pub, 399 Canal St, Lawrence, MA, 01840
FIRESIDE COMEDY Wednesday July 19th
Come see some of Boston’s best comedians and support local up-and-comers as well at this comedy Showcase!
$10 suggested donation at the door. All proceeds from thing month’s show goes to Opportunity Works!

Introducing our July headliner: Dan Boulger

Wednesday July 19th 7:30-9:00PM at the Claddagh Pub in Lawrence, MA

2023 Opportunity Works Golf Classic-May 15th 2023
2023-05-15 11:00 - 17:00 | Bradford Country Club, 201 Chadwick Rd,, Haverhill, MA, 01835
Or click here to register as a golfer and/or sponsor!

Sponsorship Opportunities
Click here to download our 2023 OW Golf Classic sponsorship packet

$5,000- Eagle Sponsor

TWO tournament foursomes
Company Banner prominently displayed
Four tee signs prominently displayed on course
Company logo on all tournament marketing print/web materials
Company logo and link on Opportunity Works, Inc. website
Company logo in weekly social media posts pre/post event (Facebook/Instagram)

$3,000- Birdie Sponsor

ONE complimentary tournament foursome
Company Banner displayed
Practice Range Tee Sign and additional course tee sign
Company logo on all on all tournament marketing print/web materials
Company logo and link on Opportunity Works, Inc. website
Company logo in weekly social media posts pre/post event (Facebook/Instagram)

$1,000– Dinner Sponsor

Custom signage at the post tournament dinner
Two tee signs
Company logo and link on Opportunity Works website
Company logo in weekly social media posts pre/post event (Facebook/Instagram)

$1,000- Dart Board Golf Sponsor

Your company logo and signage at the Dart Board
Two tee signs
Company logo and link on the website
Company logo in weekly social media posts pre/post event (Facebook/Instagram)

$1,000- Hole in One Sponsor

Company logo on hole in one signage
Two tee signs
Company logo and link on Opportunity Works website
Company logo in weekly social media posts pre/post event (Facebook/Instagram)

$500
Putting Green Sponsor

Company logo on signage at practice putting green
Company logo on Opportunity Works website
Additional Company logo tee sign on course

$500
Golf Cart Sponsor

Company logo signage on each tournament golf cart
Company logo on Opportunity Works website

$250
Hole Sponsor

Company Logo on sponsor sign on a tee box on the course

In partnership with:

Institution for Savings

Rochester Electronics

Pentucket Bank

Eastern Charitable

Merrimac Tool

Riverwalk Brewing Co

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2023 OpArt Exhibition at NAA: New Works
2023-04-27 10:00 - 2023-05-21 17:00 | Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA, 01950
OpArt Exhibition: New Works
April 27 to May 21, 2023
Join us for an exhibition of new works by OpArt artists from Opportunity Works of Newburyport and Haverhill.
Artist Reception:
Thursday, April 27th, 2023
10 AM-12PM

Flyer Artwork by Michael Nardone titled “A Cheeseball”
Newburyport Art Association
65 Water Street, Newburyport, MA
Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11:00am-5:00pm, Sunday 1:00-5:00

Pop Up in the Park in Newburyport
2022-12-09 17:30 - 20:00 | MA
Opportunity Works is collaborating with the Newburyport Knights of Columbus, Tinkerhaus, and The Newburyport Chamber for the Pop Up in the Park event series on December 9th 2022 from about 5-8. There will be cocoa, carolers, and crafts all free of charge. Come by and we’ll get a special visit from Santa! Events will be held near the info booth at the waterfront parking lot. See you there!!!

Together We Give Opportunity! 2022
2022-12-01 08:00 - 2023-02-28 17:00 | MA
Together We Give Opportunity

YOU, our donors, are a propelling force and we are deeply grateful for your unparalleled support of Opportunity Works valuable work and important mission. Your unwavering commitment and support has deep impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities and the community.
YOU give bountiful opportunities! YOU empower people; YOU change lives.

James began his journey with OW just weeks before the onset of the unprecedented COVID-19 Pandemic and state mandates forced closures of in-person programming for months. James found himself connecting with others through remote programming and like many was grateful to be home with family safe and healthy.
When pandemic measures lifted in August 2020, James was determined to get busy. He craved OPPORTUNITY! A self-proclaimed “busy guy”, he wasted no time taking advantage of many exciting opportunities and then some; Massachusetts Special Olympics Powerlifting State Champion, with a personal best of 370lbs, Member of the 2022 New England Revolution Unified Soccer Team, A six week sabbatical from the program to act in the movie “Champions” starring Woody Harrelson in Winnipeg, Canada slated to premiere March 24, 2023 and Class of 2022 Opportunity Works Project Search graduate.
Project Search, Opportunity Works signature partnership with Northern Essex Community College, affords participants the opportunity to intern in a vast and growing array of NECC departments on campus where they gain valuable work experience and build a robust resume for future competitive employment. James did exactly that; excelling in each internship rotation on campus at the YMCA Day Care, NECC Gallaudet University Program, NECC COVID Team and Administrative Offices Assistant. He took time over the summer to revel in his accomplishments, spend time with family while seeking his next OPPORTUNITY.
James quickly found gainful employment at Windrush Farm and Sauce, Andover. Facing a setback when Sauce closed suddenly due to a kitchen fire, James is eager to return upon their reopening and has fully immersed himself in his work at Windrush Farm, and is over the moon about his movie premiere in March, 2023!
Click here to download the pdf FY23 Final Appeal
Click here to download 2022 Appeal Reply Donor Card

DONATE TODAY!

Giving Tuesday 2022- TOGETHER we give
2022-11-29 | MA
Giving Tuesday 2022 is November 29th!
GivingTuesday reimagines a world built upon shared humanity and generosity.
Our global network collaborates year-round to inspire generosity around the world, with a common mission to build a world where generosity is part of everyday life.
Whether it’s making someone smile, helping a neighbor or stranger out, showing up for an issue or people we care about, or giving some of what we have to those who need our help, every act of generosity counts, and everyone has something to give.

HISTORY OF GIVINGTUESDAY
GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good.

GivingTuesday was born and incubated at the 92nd Street Y and its Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact in New York City. GivingTuesday is now an independent nonprofit and a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.

Consider Opportunity Works for your #GivingTuesday contribution!

2022 OW Soiree
2022-10-20 18:00 - 20:30 | MA
2022 OW Soiree! This is an in-house event for the folks supported. Save the date October 20th, 2022 @5:30-8pm
$20 ahead of time, $25 at the door

MakeIT Haverhill Job Fair
2022-10-13 16:00 - 18:00 | MakeIT Haverhill, 301 Washington St., Haverhill, MA, 01830
We are participating on the MakeIT Haverhill Job Fair this Thursday, October 13th! 4-6PM on 301 Washington St. in Haverhill.

Carriagetown Car Show
2022-09-24 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Amesbury, 20 Main St, Amesbury, MA, 01913
***Not an OW run event***

It is that time of year again, the downtown of Amesbury will be filled with antique cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Any vehicles 1989 and older are welcome to join us. No pre-registration required. This year, all proceeds with be donated to Amesbury Carriage Museum and Opportunity Works!!!!!!! Suggested show car donation is $20.
There will be raffles, and music from Billy D and the Rock-its
Hope to see you there!

Saturday, September 24th from 9am to 2pm
Rain date is Sunday Sept. 25th

Yankee Homecoming Parade
2022-08-07 12:00 - 15:00 | MA
Yankee Homecoming Parade
Sunday August 7th 12:00pm
We will have our vans featured in the parade with staff and the folks supported! Keep an eye out for OW!

Kelsey H and the Runway of Dreams Fashion
2022-08-03 18:30 - 19:30 | MA
Give it up for Kelsey H who will be making her fashion debut for the Runway of Dreams Foundation Fashion Show airing August 3rd @ 6:30 on YouTube. This is their YouTube page! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoFv9rMgT-oQU6SqiogqNNw

2022 Opportunity Works Golf Classic
2022-05-16 11:00 - 17:00 | Bradford Country Club, 201 Chadwick Rd,, Haverhill, MA, 01835
Register TODAY
2022 Opportunity Works Golf Classic
Monday, May 16th 2022
11 AM Registration
12 PM Shot Gun Start
$150 per golfer
$600 per foursome
INCLUDES:
18 Holes with Carts
Post Tourney Dinner
Creative Course Contests
Raffles and Prizes
Bradford Country Club
Sponsorships available!!!!!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO GOLF OR SECURE YOUR SPONSORSHIP!
Stay connected via Facebook and Instagram for more details to come!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

2022 OpArt Exhibition at NAA: New Works
2022-04-28 11:00 - 2022-05-28 13:00 | Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA, 01950
OpArt Exhibition: New Works
April 22 to May 15, 2022
Join us for an exhibition of new works by OpArt artists from Opportunity Works of Newburyport and Haverhill.
Artist Reception:
Thursday, April 28th, 2022
11 AM-1PM
Newburyport Art Association
65 Water Street, Newburyport, MA
Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11:00am-5:00pm, Sunday 1:00-5:00

Together We Give Opportunity
2021-11-23 08:00 - 2022-01-31 17:00 | MA
Together We Give Opportunity
"If you want to go fast, go alone;

but if you want to go far, go TOGETHER" - African Proverb
Now more than ever your gift to Opportunity Works matters. As 2021 continues to pose great challenges for us all, Opportunity Works unwavering commitment to empower people and change lives remains unparalleled. Pivoting operations under the ever-changing constraints of COVID-19 protocols Opportunity Works successful mission to provide meaningful and unique opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities is due to our partners like YOU!
YOU, our partners in community.
YOU, our partners in support.
Together, we EMPOWER people.
Together, we CHANGE LIVES.
TOGETHER WE GIVE OPPORTUNITY
An Opportunity for Ally

Ally joined the OW Family just over eight years ago and at that time could only imagine where her path may lead. With an open mind, a little guidance and the willingness to take a leap of faith, she seized the challenge to step into a role she never dreamt of…she was EMPOWERED! Invited to join in a partnership between TruForm Precision Machinery and Opportunity Works, Ally quickly immersed herself in the Tru Form culture, the world of machining, and excelled! Although always part of the team, she shined and sought advancement. With meticulous teaching and training, coupled with support from both Opportunity Works and TruForm, Ally, now a part of the TruForm Family, performs an array of mechanical tasks daily, including Laser Etch and Heil Coil Press machinery operations and is poised to become a skilled addition to the Tru Form Precision Machinery team in the future…her life is CHANGED! Opportunity Works, TruForm Precision Machinery and valued supporters like YOU empower people and change lives!
Together, we give opportunity!
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2021 OpArt Exhibition at NAA
2021-10-01 11:00 - 2021-10-16 13:00 | Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA, 01950
OpArt Exhibition
October 1-16,2021
Artist Reception: CANCELLED. There is no longer a formal artist reception. Please enjoy viewing the artwork during gallery hours until October 16th. Artist Reception will be rescheduled at a later date. Thank you!!!!
Newburyport Art Association
65 Water Street, Newburyport, MA
Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11:00am-5:00pm, Sunday 1:00-5:00
Artwork is by Michael N.
Here is a link to the news article from the Daily News
Click Here to Download the OpArt Ad

2021 Opportunity Works Golf Classic
2021-05-17 | Bradford Country Club, 201 Chadwick Rd,, Haverhill, MA, 01835
Save the date for our 2021 Opportunity Works Golf Classic!

Monday May 17th, 2021
Bradford Country Club

Yes! Springtime Golf and a day out of work – can you ask for more? Come join us on Monday May 17th for a fun-filled and inspirational fundraising day!
*18 Holes – carts provided
* BBQ Lunch
*Creative Hole Contests
*Fun Prizes
*On-course beer cart (cash bar)
Register to golf or See Sponsorship Opportunities: Buy Tickets

2 Easy Ways to play or Sponsor the Event!
1. Register to golf or See Sponsorship Opportunities: Buy Tickets
OR
2. Download and complete our sponsorship and registration form: 2021 OW Golf Registration Packet
Email or Mail form: jillian.sacco@opportunityworks.org
10 Opportunity Way, Newburyport MA 01950

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Opportunity Works *Virtual* Recognition Gala
2020-12-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom
Join us on Wednesday, December 9th 2020 at 6:30 PM for our Virtual Recognition Gala.
Sign Up to Attend the GalaYou are invited to our first ever (and also 44th Annual) Virtual Recognition Gala on Wednesday December 9th, 2020 at 6:30 PM. Use the form below to receive updates leading to the event, and Zoom information. Join us for a fun night with our OW news anchors, honoring local community members, staff, and the folks we support.
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36th Annual Auction
2020-10-02 | MA
There will be no in-person auction this year. However please stay tuned as we work out details for a virtual event in the near future.
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2020 Opportunity Works Wiffleball Tournament-Event Cancelled
2020-06-27 08:00 - 17:00 | 2020 Opportunity Works Wiffleball Tournament, RiverWalk Brewery 40 Parker St, Newburyport, MA 01950
The event is cancelled. Please use the contact form to contact Development if you have any questions.
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45th Annual Recognition Gala-Event Postponed
2020-05-20 | 45th Annual Recognition Gala, DiBurro’s Function Facility 887 Boston Rd, Haverhill, MA 01835
The event is postposed until further notice. Please use the contact form to contact Development if you have any questions.
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