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May 29

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Congratulations to our President and CEO Hector Rivera! Tonight Hector is being inducted to the Weaver High School Hall of Fame, being recognized and celebrated among other honorable weaver alumni.

We congratulate him on this achievement and many years of being an active member of the Hartford community. We would also like to thank his alma mater Weaver High School for recognizing his continued commitment to giving back to the city.

#OnceaBeaverAlwaysABeaver #HartfordExcellence #WeaverBeaver #WeaverHallOfFame #OPP ...

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May 27

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Same mission, different handle! You can now find us on instagram @opp_ct! 🟠 Follow along as we continue empowering youth to succeed! #opp #ourpieceofthepie #communityimpact #youthempowerment

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May 11

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Good food, good conversations, and even better company.🧡

OPP’s annual cookout brought staff, youth, and community together to celebrate connection, appreciation, and the people who continue showing up for Hartford’s young people every day. What a good ending to a memorable Staff appreciation week at OPP.

#OurPieceofthePie #OPP #CommunityImpact #StaffAppreciationWeek

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May 8

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Not everything changes overnight.
But when opportunity is consistent, outcomes do change.
Behind every number is a young person who didn’t get lucky, they got reconnected.

Reconnected to education.
Reconnected to work.
Reconnected to community.

That kind of impact doesn’t happen without intention, or without funding to sustain it. If we want these results to continue, we have to invest in what makes them possible.
Funding can’t be optional. It has to be a priority.

#CommunityImpact #HYSC #YouthAdvocacy #HartfordYouthServiceCorps #OurPieceofthePie ...

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May 6

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We’re halfway through Staff Appreciation Week at OPP, and our hearts are full. 🧡
From quiet moments of grounding in yoga, to celebrating moms, to tail wags from Boss the therapy dog, to laughter over superlatives and standing ovations for Excellence Award winners, we’ve been pausing to reflect on the people who make this work possible.
Our staff show up every day with open hearts, steady commitment, and an unwavering belief in the young people we serve. They go beyond job descriptions, beyond expectations, and often beyond what anyone sees…Because they care. OPP’s impact begins and ends with them, and we are endlessly grateful.

🎉Help us honor them: share a moment in the comments when an OPP staff member went above and beyond. ...

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Apr 30

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Financial literacy in action! 💸

On March 16, representatives from KeyBank joined our Opportunity Academy students to talk about the importance of bank accounts. Thank you for pouring into our future leaders!

#FinancialCapabilities #OpportunityAcademy #YouthEmpowerment #FinancialLiteracy #StudentSuccess #CommunityImpact #OurPieceofthePie

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Apr 27

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We’re excited to share that our Financial Capabilities team is hosting the next quarterly OPP Bank Fair on Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 1–5 PM at 20–28 Sargeant St, Hartford, CT 06105!

Join us for the opportunity to open your first checking and/or savings account on-site with youth-friendly banks.

🎉 Raffles, prizes, music, and fun activities will be available for all youth who attend and participate.

Be sure to bring the items listed on the flyer, and contact us with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Apr 24

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Ready to launch your brand, business or organization while supporting Hartford`s future leaders? 🚀

Introducing OPP-POINT PRINTING, a custom apparel social enterprise/youth business powered by the collaboration between Our Piece of the Pie (OPP) and the Hartford Youth Service Corps (YSC).

When you order from us, you aren`t just getting high-quality gear; you are investing in the young people of Hartford as they learn screen printing, build real-world skills, and develop as community leaders.

Check out our Service Offerings:
👕 Full-Service Custom T-Shirts & Sweatshirts (various styles and colors)
🔥 Heat Press & Direct-to-Garment (DTG) Options
⏱️ Fast Local Orders (direct-to-door delivery)

Support youth-led social enterprise/youth business and let`s create something together!

📞 Call 860-761-7300 or email customprints@opp.org for a quote.

#HartfordYouthServiceCorps
#YSC
#SocialEnterprise
#YouthBusiness
#YouthEmpowerment
#CustomApparel
#OPP
#HartfordHasIt
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Apr 22

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Our Piece of the Pie Wishes you a Happy Earth Day!

#Earthday2026 #OPP #OurPieceofthePie #CommunityImpact

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Apr 14

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*NEW LOCATION*
OPP`s Career and College Fair is FEW DAYS AWAY! The event will now take place at Hartford Communities That Care Inc. 2550 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06114.

Join us this Thursday April 16 and explore the opportunity to connect with employers, colleges, and organizations ready to help you take the next step toward your goals. We hope to see you there!

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Apr 8

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Big things are happening at OPP today! 🌟 We were thrilled to welcome Mayor Arunan Arulampalam (@mayorarunan) and Congressman John Larson for a special check presentation as they officially awarded OPP with a $550,000 investment in our young people! This is such incredible momentum as we head into the 10th year of our Hartford Youth Service Corps, which has already seen $10 million in community impact over the last decade.

We want to extend a huge thank you to Congressman John Larson and his dedicated staff for their hard work in garnering this generous award, as well as to all of our supporters who continue to bolster our youth every day! During the check presentation, Mayor Arulampalam spoke about the heart of this work, highlighting how our members support the city by helping elderly residents with snow removal and emphasizing that these kids are our future. Congressman Larson also shared a strong message on how public service supports the whole community, seeing our members as the future carpenters and tradespeople who will lead Connecticut forward. This $550k is going to be put to great use immediately as we continue building these paths to success together! ...

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