Jillian Sacco, Author at Opportunity Works

Since the spawn of remote services in 2020 our Development Associate, Jillian Sacco, has been teaching step by step drawing classes once a week. Turning the corner on year 3 of weekly drawing class, now mostly in-person, the folks have been tackling various subjects like The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Big Foot, and Apple Pie. The goal is to have a mix of realistic and cartoon-like drawings in order to both challenge and empower the artist. Over time the artists have learned different skills, and fun facts about the subjects along the way. This week’s drawing is what Jillian calls “Fashionable Winter Raccoon” in light of the upcoming arctic blast. Be sure to bundle up this weekend and stay tuned for more drawings!

Job well done hot cocoa bar for the Parker Hannifin Crew (pictured is Renee and Jasper)! The employment team wanted to celebrate the crew and all their hard work at Parker Hannifin this year!

We had a GREAT visit from Nick Savarese, Executive Director of the Flutie Foundation. They catered lunch here in Newburyport today with Jersey Mike’s of Seabrook! Thank you again for supporting OW and our mission! And check out the video with our friend Arius to hear what he has to say about being a part of Opportunity Works.

Our folks could say they’ve been to Louisiana after the Newburyport floor was TRANSFORMED for the 2022 OW Soiree! The lights were dimmed, the music was bumpin’ and the mocktails were flowin’. Purple, green, and gold filled the dance floor while others snacked on Cajun inspired treats.

Thank you to our AMAZING volunteers, and OW employees who gave their time to make this night so special.

Giving Tuesday 2022 is November 29th!

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!

Our folks set sail from Newburyport this morning thanks to The Impossible Dream! The Impossible Dream is a universally accessible catamaran. Their mission is dedicated to raising awareness of barrier-free design and improving the quality of life for disabled persons through sailing. What a beautiful day to cruise the Merrimack!!!

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

We are looking for formal wear (any gender, style or size!) for our upcoming Soiree. If you are, or anyone you know has items to donate, please contact:

Also looking to start a library so we are asking for book donations. Please feel free to donate 1-2 picture, young adult or large font books as we have a limited amount of space.

An exhibition of new works by OpArt artists from Opportunity Works of Newburyport and Haverhill.
Was viewable from April 22 to May 15, 2022 and the artist reception was Thursday, April 28th, 2022

Newburyport Art Association
65 Water Street, Newburyport, MA
Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11:00am-5:00pm, Sunday 1:00-5:00