Thank you for your support! We had an AMAZING day, thanks to you!

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February has just arrived! What an incredible year it’s been so far!  We have started our 2nd round of internships & are ready for new challenges and experiences. This unit, we have established & utilized our own professional emails, learned to navigate websites &  learned the importance of online safety.  Currently,  we are learning about Health and Wellness like how to manage our stress, employment impact on our health, the importance of hygiene & grooming & about our Mental Health.

Do you know we run the Snack Bar independently?!

At the Snack Bar, we manage the cash register, restock snacks, take orders, and serve customers!  The picture on the right is Katherine G who has the Snack bar as her internship this round!

The Music Department is our NEW internship! At the music dept, we work alongside our supervisor, Alisa to help take inventory of music instruments, scan sheet music, organize NECC stage performance supplies & much more! The above photo is Cameron A. working hard doing inventory at the music department.\

For more information about Project SEARCH or to schedule a tour contact

our program manager Jessica at

Jessica.delrosso@opportunityworks.org

 

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.

One gentleman remarked:

“I wish it could have been longer!” which was a testament to how much fun the dancers were having.

Giving Tuesday 2022 is November 29th!

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GivingTuesday reimagines a world built upon shared humanity and generosity.

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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.

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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!!!
Learn more about the crew, boat, and their mission here: https://www.theimpossibledream.org/

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