An Opportunity Works fundraising benefit
in partnership with Bettencourt Liquors presents


Wine, Dine and all that Jazz
Featuring the sultry sound of Karen Ristuben

Tickle your taste buds while sampling a wide range of exquisite wines
and enjoying delectables prepared by Michael’s culinary team.


Don’t miss exciting raffle drawings and live auction of those “hard-to-get” sports tickets!

Friday, June 20, 2008 – 6:00-9:00pm
Michael’s Function Halls
12 Alpha St. (Rt. 495, Exit 49/Rt.110), Haverhill


Tickets are $40 in advance, $50 after June 15th
Available at:
Bettencourt Liquors:
79 River Road
Haverhill
Tel: 978-373-5527
Opportunity Works:
10 Opportunity Way
Newburyport
Tel: 978-462-6144 ext.234
Opportunity Works:
209 Rear Summer Street
Haverhill
Tel: 978-374-5281
Or click here to buy your tickets online:  
At Opportunity Works, our days are not just ordinary days; our days are full of stories of true success!

Life always presents challenges. As you ponder your life experiences, have you ever wondered what it would be like if you or any of your loved ones were unable to see, speak, hear, walk, move or be intellectually challenged? How different would your life be? What obstacles would you encounter? Individuals with developmental disabilities such as Carole have overcome many obstacles in life that we could never dream of undertaking. She truly sees life differently. She knows the true meaning of happiness by experiencing love through the simple things in life. Her never-ending smile gives it away.

Since 1974, Opportunity Works has supported adults with developmental disabilities to experience the freedom to live, work and enjoy a valued role in society.  Through a variety of programs and services that range from life skills to vocational training and day habilitation, our mission is to help individuals feel a strong sense of belonging in the community and become as independent as possible.  When you support Opportunity Works, you invest in programs that truly impact the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families throughout the Merrimack Valley!

"If we open our minds and hearts to see through the eyes of people with disabilities, we could easily learn a thousand separate lessons; the most important one being that none of us is perfect. Help us promote our mission!"

To learn how you can support Opportunity Works and make a difference, call us at 978-462-6144 extension 236.

Carmella Cavallaro
Director of Development

These are some of the ways you can support Opportunity Works:
  • Buddy-Up Annual Campaign
  • Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
  • Endowment
  • Fundraising Events
  • In-Kind Donations
  • Planned Giving
  • Volunteer support
  • Donate-A-Car


She Sees it Differently Written by: Kathleen Ludwick
Photograph by: Emily Wiswell


She sees it differently
She's out on her own
It's snowing outside
And she's without a home

Under a bridge
Is where she resides
A character in town
On everyone's mind

A woman who knows her
Is willing to help
Is wanting to take her
To ease all she's felt

She sees it differently
She's not on her own
With a family and job
She now has a home.

Excerpt from the Book
Building Bridges, Opening Eyes
Written for Carole Tobin
A Collaborative Project with the
Newburyport High School Students
"Setting leading standards of excellence
to empower individuals with developmental disabilities
to experience the freedom to live, work, and enjoy
a valued role in society"
   
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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