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Opportunity Enterprises, Inc.

We're in the Business of Amazing People

Valparaiso, IN   |  http://www.oppent.org

Mission

Mission: To create inclusive and equitable opportunities for people of all abilities.   Vision: Embracing the value that inclusion brings to a community, OE will always be a benchmark for innovative services that empower people through a person-centered approach with an unwavering focus on quality.

Ruling year info

1971

CEO

Mr. Neil Samahon

Main address

2801 Evans Ave

Valparaiso, IN 46383 USA

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EIN

35-1136833

NTEE code info

Human Service Organizations (P20)

Employment Procurement Assistance and Job Training (J20)

Health - General and Rehabilitative N.E.C. (E99)

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Programs and results

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Vocational Training, Day Services, Transportation, and Residential

Our programs/services include: Day Habilitation, Employment: Training and Placement services, Residential: Supervised Living program, Supported Living program, and Respite services, Social Enterprises: SecureShred, OE Clean Team, Simply Amazing Market, OutSource Solutions, and on-demand transportation

Population(s) Served
People with disabilities
Adults

Where we work

Affiliations & memberships

inarf 2018

Goals & Strategy

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Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

Opportunity Enterprises will:
1) Be the premier provider for people with disabilities in Northwest Indiana
2) Be a thought leader
3) Be a best employer for employees, participants, and volunteers
4) Be an enduring enterprise through sustainable impact and operational excellence

Opportunity Enterprises will be the Indiana's premier provider for people with disabilities by offering a clinical approach to programs, a full continuum of services, high quality support, and caring staff through creating industry leading program models using applied behavior analysis (ABA) throughout all curriculum, programs and services, develop new programs for youth, Improve and increase day programming options for adults, and by expanding OE's presence through new facilities across Northwest Indiana.

OE will be recognized for developing and implementing leading clinically-based program delivery, a comprehensive employment philosophy, a unique approach to talent development, sustainable financial modeling and superior asset management. Program staff and administrative staff are encouraged to share OE's thought leadership through speaking and writing opportunities at the local, state and national level. Maximize current enterprises and investigate new enterprises to increase market share.

OE will apply a comprehensive employment philosophy and invest in our employees, volunteers and participants through living wages, performance based compensation and recognition, talent development, internal and external career paths, and leadership development. Invest in programs that allow workforce to grow in their performance.

OE will implement a systems-driven approach to services and administration to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Staff will convert best practices into process by leveraging project management, information systems, technology, and asset management. Invest in expanding the IT department from network communication, hardware, and database systems.

Financials

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Operations

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Opportunity Enterprises, Inc.

Board of directors
as of 11/29/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Mr. John Freyek

Horizon Bank

John Freyek

Horizon Bank

Rod Gayda

R.A.N Enterprises Corporation and Gayda Properties, Inc.

Denise Conlon

NIPSCO

Patrick Lyp

City of Valparaiso

Kathleen Smith

Porter Township School Corp

Nicole Alcorn

Teachers Credit Union

Jim Alex

Alkermes Pharmaceuticals

Stephanie Swearington

Porter Starke Services

George Pati

Valparaiso University

Shannon Lee

Shannon C Lee & Associates P.C.

Erin Hawkins

Valparaiso Community Schools

Beth Casbon

Komyatte & Casbon P.C.

Chris Beebe

HealthLinc

AnnMarie Woolwine

Krieg DeVault LLP

Dana Rafai

Burke Costanza & Carberry

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 11/29/2023

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Gender identity
Male, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

 

Sexual orientation

Disability