Secure Shred, a division of Opportunity Enterprises dedicated to confidential data and documentation destruction, is proud to offer a satellite location for material collection at 8004 Tyler Street in Merrillville. The location opened on October 19,...
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Opportunity Enterprises Celebrates 2015 National Disability Employment Awareness Month
In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Governor Mike Pence has issued an executed proclamation encouraging Hoosier leaders and employers to "further advance the message that our family members, friends, and neighbors with...
Opportunity Enterprises Launching Limited Edition Holiday Gift Sets
The Simply Amazing Market of Opportunity Enterprises is proud to introduce new gift sets for the upcoming holidays! Gift sets will include fudge, popcorn, hand painted ceramics and a variety of different sweets and treats prepared and packaged by men...
Opportunity Enterprises Celebrates 2015 National Direct Support Professionals Week
Valerie has been a Direct Support Professional for more than a decade. Shareese is approaching her tenth anniversary caring for adults with disabilities. Shawn has been a DSP for nearly eight year. Keith will celebrate four years as a DSP. Nancy S....
One Amazing Golf Outing Raises $43,000 for Opportunity Enterprises
The 8th Annual One Amazing Golf Outing, held Monday, August 24th at the Valparaiso Country Club, raised $43,000 to support Opportunity Enterprises’ mission of enriching the lives of children and adults with disabilities. The event featured an...
JobSource Program Opens New Office in Lake County
JobSource, the community employment division of Opportunity Enterprises, has opened a new Lake County location as of Monday, August 10th. The new office is located at 8004 Tyler Street in Merrillville, IN. JobSource helps employers find qualified...
Opportunity Enterprises Celebrates Americans with Disabilities Act
On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure the civil rights of people with disabilities. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the act, and Opportunity Enterprises (OE), a local...
Opportunity Enterprises Seeks Volunteers for 2015 Packathon Event
Opportunity Enterprises is seeking a large group of volunteers for its 18th annual Packathon event. This year’s Packathon is scheduled for Saturday, September 19th at OE’s main facility, located at 2801 Evans Avenue in Valparaiso. The volunteer...
Opportunity Enterprises Receives $1,000 Grant for Technology at Lakeside
Opportunity Enterprises received a $1,000 grant from AseraCare Foundation to enhance OE’s digital library. Renewed Horizons, a developmental program at OE Lakeside, will be receiving tablets to benefit more than 50 clients who are currently being...
Opportunity Enterprises Receives Grants to Expand Transportation Fleet
Opportunity Enterprises’ fleet of accessible minivans is growing thanks to the support of the Indiana Department of Transportation, the Porter County Community Foundation, and the Valparaiso Rotary’s Community Development and Community Service...