July 27, 2016
Welcome back to Opportunity Partners' monthly e-newsletter, providing you with the latest news, events and ways to get involved.
Samantha was a 2015 Success Celebration winner
Celebrating Sweet Success

Our individual successes, no matter how big or small, are sweeter when they're shared with others. Join us at the 2016 Success Celebratio n to honor the progress made by individuals we support!

Sunday, September 25 - Hyland Hills Chalet, Bloomington
3:00 p.m. Check-in, Games & Dance
4:30 p.m. Awards Program
5:30 p.m. Dinner & Dessert

Individuals will be recognized for their outstanding efforts in these five areas: Impact, Choice, Heart, Partnership and Spirit. Get your tickets online by August 29.

Kathy gets ready in the morning
Celebrating independence

With support from Opportunity Partners'  Semi-Independent Living Services, Kathy has been living in her own apartment for over 30 years! 

Living independently has helped Kathy become a true member of her community. Her senior-living building gives her the opportunity to participate in activities, go on community outings, volunteer and more! She also benefits from convenient transportation to places such as the grocery store, bank and movie theater. 

Learn more about Kathy and how staff supports her success in a recent blog post.
Dar and Dan talk about their project in the May Advocates' Broadcast
Building Community with Cops

Earlier this year, Opportunity Partners was fortunate enough to participate in the Olmstead Academy - a series of workshops dedicated to learning and implementing Minnesota's Olmstead Plan.

As part of the Olmstead Academy, our three participants were tasked with creating an integration project to be implemented over the next several months. The goal is to build trust and nourish understanding between the law enforcement community and the disability community through their project called "Building Community with Cops," where people supported by Opportunity Partners will meet with local law enforcement once a month for coffee. The hope is that meeting consistently will foster a relationship between the two communities. Stay tuned for this exciting project!

Learn more about Olmstead and the project.
Kurt is celebrating 35 years with Opportunity Partners!

Recognizing years of success

On July 21, Opportunity Partners' senior program Golden Opportunity held their annual picnic and pin ceremony. Friends, family and staff came together to celebrate years of service at Opportunity Partners. Congratulations to everyone who received their pin!
2015 Report to the Community

Our 2015 Report to the Community is now in circulation. Thanks to you, we have many successes to share!

Click the photo to access the report.
Upcoming Events

August 19, 2016 - Last Chance Summer Dance
August 31, 2016 - COAL Fun Fest Resource Fair
September 17, 2016 - Twin Cities Walk to End Alzheimer's
September 24, 2016 - Anoka SILS Picnic
September 25, 2016 - Success Celebration
October 2016 - National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 24, 2016 - Family Night
November 17, 2016 - Give to the Max Day

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Established in 1953, Opportunity Partners helps people with disabilities live, learn and 
work more independently through innovative services and collaborations with business. 

One of the largest social service agencies in Minnesota, we 
support more than 2,000 people with disabilities each year.