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OPPORTUNITIES, INC. Grow. Develop. Succeed. MISSION The mission of Opportunities, Inc. is to provide developmental and support services, which empowers individuals with disabilities to attain a full life in the community. SERVICES Therapies (physical, speech, occupational), day services, transportation, nutritious meals, work readiness training, supervised living, housing for the elderly GIVING OPPORTUNITIES MEMORIALS AND HONORARIUMS— Donate in memory or in honor of someone special and your gift will be acknowledged to the designated person. G IFT PLANNING—Meet your financial,
UNITED WAY OF GREATER TEXARKANA
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6101 North State Line Avenue Texarkana, Texas 75503 903-791-2270 www.oppinc.org
214 Spruce Street Texarkana, Texas 75504 903-794-3105 www.texarkanaunitedway.org
Established 1966 150 Employees
Established 1924 3 Employees Serving Texas Counties—Bowie, Titus, Marion, Cass, Morris, Red River; Arkansas Counties—Miller, Little River, Lafayette
tax or estate planning objectives while providing critical support to children and adults with disabilities. MONTHLY GIVING—A reoccurring gift is a smart, easy way to support Opportunities, Inc. You set the amount and day, and then each month your donation will benefit children and adults with special needs.
Serving Texas Counties—Bowie, Camp, Cass, Franklin, Morris, Red River & Titus; Arkansas Counties—Miller & Little River
MISSION United Way of Greater Texarkana is a local nonprofit organization that advances the common good in the Greater Texarkana area. We believe everyone has a right to a good life and a responsibility to improve our community. We are inclusive, seeking broad community support and involvement.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Giving is easy... Text: TEXARKANA to 269-89 and make a donation that will help change a life and make a difference right here in our community!
SHOP opp ARTunities online.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Sherry Young
PRESIDENT/CEO Mark L. Bledsoe
RUNNIN’ WJ RANCH
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Every nonprofit has different needs. Find one you connect with whose mission aligns with yours. Determine how you, your family or your company can help that organization succeed. There are so many ways to give via. You can give regularly or one-time. Every donation helps make an impact for the organization. MISSION Study this information so you can learn and understand the work the nonprofit does and the impact they make. The mission is the foundation of the organization. FUNDRAISERS & EVENTS This is a great way to interact while raising money! VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
INDEX 1 st Choice Pregnancy Resource Center ........................................27 Alzheimer’s Alliance Tri-State Area ................................................16 ArkLaTex 100 Club ............................................................................17 CASA for Children and Texarkana Children’s Advocacy Center .......................... 14-15 Clay Eichler Memorial Fund . ...........................................................18 East Texas Communities Foundation ............................................ 19 For the Sake of One ..........................................................................27 Harvest Regional Food Bank ...........................................................20 Haven Homes .....................................................................................21 Native American Advancement Foundation ...............................22 Opportunities, Inc. .............................................................................28 Pleasant Grove ISD Education Foundation .................................23 Randy Sams Outreach Shelter, Inc. . ..............................................24 Runnin’ WJ Ranch ..............................................................................28 Texarkana College Foundation .......................................................25 UAHT FOUNDATION .......................................................................26 United Way of Greater Texarkana ................................................. 29
for students, volunteers, staff and families/caregivers. Provide social interaction for students, volunteers, staff and families/caregivers. Increase community awareness of the benefits of equine assisted services. Develop a sound base of financial support to ensure those individuals needing the services of Runnin’ WJ Ranch do not go without due to the inability to pay.
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4802 South Kings Highway Texarkana, Texas 75503 903-838-3223 www.runninwjranch.org
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Established 2001 5 Employees
MISSION Runnin’ WJ Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc. exists to enhance the quality of life for individuals with special needs, those who are challenged with physical, emotional, cognitive or social disabilities and/or situations in their lives which may be debilitating through the accomplishment of the following goals: • Development of an equine assisted intervention to challenged individuals
Serving LEISD, PGISD, Redwater ISD, Genoa ISD, Texarkana, TX/AR, Genoa, Redwater, Hope, Ashdown, Hooks, New Boston, Maud, Fouke
If you have time to give back to the community then take time to serve. Many organizations need people like you to help complete their missions. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Sponsoring a Child for the year—$3500 Sponsoring a Horse for the year—$1200 Night to Shine King/Queen Sponsor—$250
These individuals give so much to the organizations they serve. They are giving their time, energy and financial support to the their nonprofits. Make sure to take time to thank them for the work they do. They are also a great source for personalized insight on how you can make a difference in their organization.
One time and monthly donations are always accepted any time of the year.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Brittany Rogers
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