Jeans to Gems to dazzle in 2010
June 11, 2010 - Opportunity Partners’ sixth annual benefit gala will light up the night at the Sofitel Minneapolis in Bloomington on October 15, 2010. [More]
George Klauser named Opportunity Partners CEO
April 20, 2010 - Long-time Opportunity Partners Board member and business executive George Klauser has been hired as Chief Executive Officer of Opportunity Partners.[More]
Minnesota Lynx slam dunk for local cause
June 18, 2010 - If you’re a supporter of Opportunity Partners’ cause and a fan of the Minnesota Lynx, there’s no better way to show your team spirit than by attending the aptly-titled “Opportunity Partners Night” at the Target Center.[More]
Rock, Roll and Raise Money
May 7, 2010 - Spread the word and mark your calendars for Friday, June 4, as Midwest Staffing Group in conjunction with Firstat Nursing Services present “Rock and Raise,” a benefit designed to rock, roll and raise money for Opportunity Partners. [More]
Registrations now being accepted for Opportunity Partners' Career Camp
April 16, 2010 - Registrations are now being taken for Opportunity Partners ’ Career Camp, a five-day summer day camp helping youth with disabilities set reachable dreams and goals for careers, personal well-being and growth. [More]
March 4 spaghetti dinner to benefit Opportunity Partners
February 18, 2010 - Fill your plate with pasta, and help support people with disabilities living and working in the community by attending the Hopkins Noontime Lions Club’s spaghetti dinner on Thursday, March 4 from 4-7 p.m. at Opportunity Partners.[More]
Here come the waffles!
September 14, 2009 - The Edina Lions will hold a waffle breakfast benefiting Opportunity Partners on Sunday, October 4 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at South View Middle School, Edina.[More]
Lesher joins Opportunity Partners Board
August 5, 2009 - Cynthia (Cyndi) Lesher, retired President and CEO, Northern States Power Company-Minnesota, has been elected to the Opportunity Partners Board of Directors.[More]
Opportunity Partners unveils new brand position
May 29, 2009 - Opportunity Partners has announced a new tagline illustrating its intent to change perceptions about the abilities and contributions of people with disabilities.[More]
Opportunity Partners' gala set for September 26
May 29, 2009 - Opportunity Partners' 5th Annual Benefit Gala, "Jeans to Gems," celebrates and supports people with disabilities building independence and gaining new skills through its programs and services.[More]
Opportunity Partners announces new Board member, officers
March 13, 2009 - Mickey Pajor, a long-time community volunteer, has been named to the Opportunity Partners Board of Directors, In addition, the following officers were elected to two-year terms: Henry Blissenbach, Chair, and Peter N.Y. Pan, Vice Chair. David Bares was re-elected Secretary, and George Mikiska was re-elected Treasurer.[More]
Spaghetti dinner to benefit Opportunity Partners
February 16, 2009 - Fill your plate with pasta, and help support people with disabilities living and working in the community by attending the Hopkins Noontime Lions' spaghetti dinner Thursday, March 5 from 4-7 p.m. at Opportunity Partners' Koch Campus in Minnetonka.[More]
Opportunity Partners awarded three-year Projects With Industry grant
January 21, 2009 - Job-seekers with a disability, medical condition, or certain other conditions that present a barrier to employment may qualify for free job placement services from Opportunity Partners, thanks to a $346,285 grant from the U.S. Department of Education.[More]
Opportunity Partners receives grant from The Minneapolis Foundation
January 20, 2009 - Nonprofit disability organization Opportunity Partners has received a $60,000 grant from the B.C. Gamble and P.W. Skogmo Fund of The Minneapolis Foundation in support of its Building Opportunities for Life capital campaign. [More]
