The mission of Opportunities, Inc. is to provide developmental and support services which assist individuals in attaining a full life in the community.
SUMMER 2010 VOLUME XXXXVIX
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SERVICES FOR CHILDREN
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Screening Assessment/Evaluation Infant Development Speech/Language Therapy Feeding and Eating Skills Family Support Special Instruction Preschool Activities Case Management Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Nutritious Meals Transportation
Early Head Start provides comprehensive early child development and family support services in a full-year center based and home based program to low-income families with children under age three and pregnant women in order to enhance children’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development; to support parents’ efforts to fulfill their parental roles; and to help Early families move toward intervention self-sufficiency. and daily specialized services are provided by certified teachers and paraprofessionals.
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Assessment Nutritious Meals Independent Living Skills Leisure Time/Recreation Therapies Case Management Money Management Work Activity Job Training Nursing Homemaking Transportation Socialization
Daily specialized services are provided by instructors. Business contracts provide employment for adults in the work training program. Group and apartment living provide housing for adults with special needs.
SERVICES FOR SENIORS
SERVICES FOR ADULTS
adults
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Service Coordination Nutritious Meals Socialization Housekeeping Assistance Transportation Planned Activities Case Management Educational Programs Caregiver Respite Family Support Maintenance/Utilities Planned Activities
THE Senior Day Center at OPPORTUNITIES provides daily services and socialization for adults who have medical needs. OPPORTUNITIES offers a subsidized Adult Living COMPLEX with secure, comfortable, affordable, and maintenance-free apartment living for persons 62 years of age or greater.
An Intermediate Care Facility (ICF/MR) provides housing, active treatment and medical services for adults with special needs.
seniors
facts and figures
OUR YEAR
845
provide
Provide and enhance the quality of developmental services, as well as family support, for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and adults who have special needs
children and adults
strengthen
benefited through programs and services offered by
Opportunities. Miles Traveled
348,940
collaborate
Continue to collaborate with community
resources to build stronger
relationships and further increase awareness of services offered
enrich
Enrich the lives of seniors and adults who have special needs by providing secure, affordable and comfortable residential living
OUR GOALS
Buses and Vans
27
Meals Served
recognize
Continue to recognize the elderly as a vital part of the community and provide services addressing their needs
167,ll0
Total Hours of Therapies
(Physical, Speech, Occupational)
5,679
Strengthen early child development and support the efforts of families to fulfill their parental roles and move toward selfsufficiency through Early Head Start
*unaudited
offer
Offer training, education and support for families, caregivers and the community while continuing to develop staff competencies working toward the goal of “best practices�
FRANCES HOLCOMBE
rd Awa OF
advocate Excellence Daisy Haley, a 22 year employee of Opportunities was awarded the Frances Holcombe Award of Excellence for 2010. Daisy truly exemplifies the spirit of the award as she has enriched the lives of countless children. She models the core belief of Opportunities that every child is born with abilities and she guides our clients toward success.
Advocate and support efforts affecting legislation relating to issues for adequate funding and services for children and adults
focus
Focus on long-term strategic planning to continue services, identify and meet future needs in our community
f l o G l a n o i t Invita 2010
Tournament
August 8-9, 2010 Texarkana Country Club For information about participation and corporate sponsorships contact Opportunities at
903.791.2270
or email development @oppinc.org
GOLD SPONSORS Rothwell Marine Steelworkers Union Bolls Distributing
CableOne Coors Silver Bullet Crane Lincoln Mercury Crocker's Jewelers Diamond City Trailers Domino Federal Credit Union Eagle 106.3
KICKER 102.5 Miller of Texarkana Mix 93.3 Mountain Valley Spring Water Power 95.9 Road Runner Southwest Printers
SILVER SPONSORS
U O Y K THAN ! S R O S SPON
Regional Sound & Bass Xxpressions Communications, Inc. Mayo Manufacturing Xpress TaMolly’s
BRONZE SPONSORS Adam's Automotive Auto Tech Big Jake's BBQ Bounce-A-Lot Chick-fil-A Coca-Cola Bottling
Hightech Sign Mil-Way Federal Credit Union Shane's Outboard Repair Texarkana Endodontics The Landing
Wellness Trails Contributions February 20 - July 15, 2010 Melina Fultz Vivian & Ricky Aburey Clarice & Lloyd Gary Bridget Adams Kenneth Giddens Dorothy & Joe Alves Ethel & Narvis Gipson Sabrina Andrus Melanie & Andrew Gloster Anonymous Foundation, Jackie & William Gooding BancorpSouth Trustee Candice Green Judith Ballou Ann Guthrie Malorie & Brad Bates Nykeesha Hale Angeletta Beasley Daisy Haley Brandi Bennett Ted Hall Bobbie A. Atkinson Foundation Iola Hamilton Ronald Braswell Marjorie & Joe Hampton Deborah Brown Harold Trammell Trust Miranda Brown Carmen Harris Bryce's Cafeteria Donna Hasley Cindy and Jim Bunch Tiffany Hemmitt-Arnold Cynthia & Martin Buresh Frances Holcombe Martico Burns Horace C. Cabe Foundation Lori & Rick Campbell Melba & Dana Horn Jennifer Canida Belinda & Jim Hutcheson Joan & Jack Carter International Paper Foundation Sarah Chadwick Domonica James Patricia Chappel Barbara & Andy Johnson Penny & Darrin Charpentier Estella Jones Lakisha Chatman Frank Jones Jeanie & Mike Conway Myra Jones Faye & Allen Cormier ShaNitrien & Donald Josey Annette & Phillip Cowan Lisa & Troy Kern Margaret Cowley Whitney & Shawn Latham Linda Crider Kathy Lawrence Demetria Crooks Geneva & Domingo Lopez Caroline & Andrew Curry Betty Lowe Carol & John Dalby Darlene Lowe Autumn Day Dean Lynn Sandra Dean Karmen Martin Cornelia DeWoody Leia McCandless Deborah Dixon Lil & Hayes McClerkin Lisa Dixon Kathy & Bravin McCollum Shirly Dowden Pam & Vasco McCoy Camille Duke Coleman McCoy Winnie & Donald Duncan LeAnn & Buddy McCulloch Bonni & Mark Eckstein Dutch McGehee Melissa Ehard Julie McKinney Kimberly & William Elliott Jacquita McQueen Linda & Jerry Erie, Jr. Megan & Kiplan Menefee Laura & Eduardo Escobar Veronica Montgomery Lizzie Flenory Sandra & Ralph Moore Elizabeth & John Flippo Portia Moreland Ruby Forts Judy & Jim Morgan Lynn Foster Rita & William Morriss Elizabeth & Jonathan Fowler Suzanne & Glen Moses LaVerne Franklin Laura Moya Tiffany French
Linda Murphy XL Newton Mecole Northcross Martha & Fred Norton Opportunities Foundation Board Cathey Patterson Francisco Perez Rhonda & Larry Pfeifer Mary & Dwight Pruett Sharon & Greg Richter Jerre & Bill Roberts Kathi Robinson Chametra Robinson Erica Robinson Tony Rogers Nancy & Ben Sandefur Shell Shavers Cassandra Shepard Lillie Smiley Beth & Jerry Sparks Robert Sparks Nicole & Matthew Stevens Lacey Stevenson Kathy & Ned Stewart Donna Stiger Dawn Swartz Molly & Doug Teague Bettye Hayes Teasley
Patey Tefteller The Young Philantropist Club Cherbua Theodore Katrina & Tim Thrash Paula & William Tompkins Takita Turner Union Pacific Foundation Gena & Reid Vanderveer Amber Vann Allie Vaughn Donna Wells Treve & Kenneth West Gertrude Welch Heather & Christopher Wood Jodie Woods Genie & Jeff Young Mary Young Lillie & Charles Young Sandra Zieschang
PROGRESS
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Wellness Trails
Honorariums
February 20 - July 15, 2010 Reagan & Riley Durmon Sierra & Isis Adams Linda & Bob Pearcy Cathy McDonnell Bobby Eidd & Eidd Family Pat Abernathy Linda & Bob Eidd Patty & B. Smith Pam & Jeff Elliott Sharon Arnett Jennifer & Justin Carter Jennifer & Justin Carter Courtlyn Gaines Anita Arnold Cathy McDonnell Patty & B. Smith Ashley Orr Gibbs Staff of Opportunities, Inc. Mildred Bell Pam & Gregg Orr Patsy & Borden Bell Emma Grace Gidding Pam Seifert Pat & Stan Brummal Jennifer & Justin Carter Barbara & Howard Glick Jennifer & Justin Carter Garret & Preston Burks Jackie & Bill Gooding Lou & Jack Walton Jennifer & Justin Carter Gayle & H.T. Burrow Jennifer & Justin Carter Patricia & Barry Green Jennifer & Justin Carter Sundi Caery Eula Mae Caery Dee & John Greer Dorothy Thomas Jennifer & Justin Carter Julia & George Carpenter Catherine & Milburn Haynes Jennifer & Justin Carter Jennifer & Justin Carter Gail & Jimmy Cobb Suzy & John Heath Jennifer & Justin Carter Jennifer & Justin Carter Jeanie & Mike Conway Frances Holcombe Jennifer & Justin Carter Jennifer & Justin Carter Patty & B. Smith Jeanie Conway Staff of Opportunities, Inc. Staff of Opportunities, Inc. Natalie & Mark James Willie Mae Cook Stephanie & Royce James Nikki Dancer Royce James Lynley Copeland Stephanie James Mary & Larry Copeland Denver Johnson Kathi & John Couch Linda & Bob Pearcy Jennifer & Justin Carter Mary Kay & Gene Joyce Jan & Jim Cox Jennifer & Justin Carter Jennifer & Justin Carter Alice & Robert Kern Jane & Eddie Daines Jennifer & Justin Carter Jennifer & Justin Carter Jean Wright Williams Lattimore Carol & John Dalby Whitney & Jay Grogan Jennifer & Justin Carter Brooklynne & Brayson Dalrymple Lindy & Richard Lawrence Sheryl & Clifton Colliflower Jennifer & Justin Carter Diane David Lisa & Steve Ledwell Jean & Larry David Jennifer & Justin Carter Alyssa Douglass Kristen & Billy Lindsey Kevin Douglass Toni & Wes Lindsey Wayne Dowd Kyler & Reese Lindsey Staff of Opportunities, Inc. Toni & Wes Lindsey Winford Dunn Gayle & Richard Martin Staff of Opportunities, Inc. Jennifer & Justin Carter
Kathleen & Mike Martin Jennifer & Justin Carter Jan L. Martin Janice & Jerry Martin Judy & Dave May Jennifer & Justin Carter Jana & Russ Mayo Jennifer & Justin Carter Barbara & Paul McCash Jennifer & Justin Carter Pam & Vasco McCoy Megan, Trey, Frances & Eleanor Schroeder Becky & George McWilliams Jennifer & Justin Carter Cassy Meisenheimer Lauren Bolt Leah Camp Robin Rogers Terri Sandefur Suzy Turner Dottie & Ed Miller Jennifer & Justin Carter Judy & Jim Morgan Jennifer & Justin Carter Judy Morgan Staff of Opportunities, Inc. Mt. Zion Baptist Church Tammy Mills Martha & Fred Norton Nikki & Keith Laing Stephanie & Matt Obestein Joan & Jim Nowlin Mary Ann & Steve Oden Jennifer & Justin Carter Thomas Orr Pam & Gregg Orr Lois & Cary Patterson Jennifer & Justin Carter Hunter & Hinsley Patterson Danielle & Chad Patterson Susan & Chase Paul Toni & Wes Lindsey Cindy Porter Erin Gloster Patsy & Charles Raney Jennifer & Justin Carter Christopher & Michael Roberts Kim & Clay Roberts Jett Roberts Kelli Roberts Puddin & Jerry Rochelle Jennifer & Justin Carter Diane & Donald Ross Jennifer & Justin Carter
Courtney & Michael Ross Cathy McDonnell Ben Sandefur Terri, Jeff, Sid & Ned Sandefur Suzanne Schneider Phyllis Russell Megan & Trey Schroeder Jennifer & Justin Carter Abby Seifert Pam Seifert Larry Sims Judy & Jim Morgan Kenneth Patrick Sims Mary Lou & Joe Morriss Patty & B. Smith Jennifer & Justin Carter Ashley & Lance Lee Ethan A. Smith Kathy & Tony Smith Mary Delle & Greg Smolarz Jennifer & Justin Carter Allison & Rob Sunderman Joan & Jim Nowlin Tate Grandchildren Mable Tate Rachel Thiesson Cathy McDonnell Preston Weaver Joan & Jim Nowlin Jack L. Williams Whitney & Jay Grogan Mozelle Cooper Wright Whitney & Jay Grogan Betty Zollar-Martin Donna McCraney
Wellness Trails
Verna Miner Stacey & Quinton Miner Trip Meisenheimer His Family & Friends Lauren Bolt Leah Camp Robin Rogers Terri Sandefur Suzy Turner Gloria Jane Moores Tamar Pennington Gayble Young Moss Angel Guild Joan & Jack Carter
MEMORIALS
February 20 - July 15, 2010 Mary Ellen Addison Bobby Dowd Lois & Cary Patterson Sue Dowd Mary Jo Arnold Ruby Ford Ashley Arnold Stacey & Quinton Miner Jerry Atkins Gladys Fulce Patty & B. Smith Mary Johnson Grace Triplett Beavers Osie & Howard Giles Tammy Mills Patty & B. Smith Heather Banks Brennan Gerald Haire Jane Skaggs Mel & Ray Walsh Winnie Stone Ed Howard Charles Caery JoAnn Howard Eula Mae Caery Mary Elizabeth Huddleston Dorothy Thomas Stacey & Quinton Miner Maggie Lane Cobb Maggie L. Johnson Gloria Mugno Edna Williams Patty & B. Smith Judie Johnson Joan & Jack Carter Gateway Garden Club Page Crane Charles Earl Lattimore Char & Joe Crane Jean Lattimore John Randall Crisp Betty Ledwell Judy & Denny Burdine Mel & Ray Walsh John E. Daniels Bob Letterman, Sr. Sharon Daniels Carol Ann Letterman Mark A. Daniels Sue Ellen & Bob Letterman Sharon Daniels Elaine Letterman Sutton Melanie & Andrew Gloster
Martha Ann Jones Norton Chip Jones Ellen & Alan Jones Lori & Kevin Jones Jan Patman Connor Patman Ruth & Bob Pearcy Linda & Bob Pearcy Michael Pesek Shirley & Leon Pesek Terry Ralston Patricia Ralston Russ Richardson Martha Richardson Martha Lou Riley Mel & Ray Walsh Lena & Albert Robinson Linda & Bob Pearcy
Donations and
Little Caesar’s Pizza Deborah & Travis Lively Kimber Mackey Janice & Jerry Martin Kathy & Jerry Matthews Kathy & Bravin McCollum Mid-Ark Sweeping, Inc. DeAnna & Reggie Goins Tammy Mills Tina & James Gooch Stacey & Quinton Miner Brent Haltom Suzanne & Glenn Moses Marjorie & Joe Hampton Gloria Mugno Janet & David Harrel Rene & Andy Norton Patsy Harris Matt Oldani Ed Hasley Lynne Osborn Phyllis & Ron Hooker Laurie Osborn Frances Hubbard Shirley Owens Danny Johnson Katherine & Ty Patterson Kirsty Jones Danielle & Chad Patterson John Kelly Linda & Bob Pearcy Alice & Robert Kern Tamar Pennington Lisa & Troy Kern Mindi & Cheney Pruett Patricia & Joe Lane Patricia Ralston Dian LaVoice Trish & Tim Reed Sue Ellen & Bob Letterman Puddin & Jerry Rochelle Toni & Wes Lindsey W. C. Rothermel
CONTRIBUTIONS February 20 - June 30, 2010 Brad Akins Albertson’s Debbie & Chris Alkire Frances & Houston Alvis Cathie & Ronnie Bearden Joan & Neal Birmingham Betty & James Bostick Dorothy & Carlton Braudaway Tasha Brown Billy Brown Build A Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation Judy & Denny Burdine Kim Burks Carley & Marc Buxton Angela & Wiley Calhoon Carino’s Joan & Jack Carter
Central Assembly of God Lisa & Grant Cerar Sheryl & Clifton Colliflower Mary & Larry Copeland Elaine & Ken Cowling Sondra & Mike Crain Melanie & Jerry Cross Carol & John Dalby Andi Darby Bonni & Mark Eckstein Don Edwards Misty & Kyle Edwards Tim Elliott & Jeff Weber Mary Evans Whitney & Vickers Fuqua Mark Giacomoni Jerra & Jason Giacomoni Melanie & Andrew Gloster
Bertha Ross Patsy & Borden Bell Lil Santifer Stacey & Quinton Miner Chuck Weber Tiffany Weber Bell Katherine & Ty Patterson Martha & Nick Margrave Mary Elizabeth & Drew Weber Mary Katherine & Pat Weber Shawn Weber Elliott & Jeff Weber Tim Beetle Williams David Williams
G.M. “Sonny” Williams Mindy & Steve Day Mitzi & Buddy Quinn Marita Williams David E. Wilson Kim Wilson-Murphy Woodson Wright Fred Martin
Darrin Satterfield Kenneth Sawyer Debbie & Alan Schimming Peggy Scholtyssek Megan & Trey Schroeder Pat Slater Patty & B. Smith Brian Spaulding Pam & Mickey Stout Neal Tackett Robert Target Mable Tate Texarkana Funeral Home Rebecca & Kevin Thompson Trinity Christian School Gena & Reid Vanderveer Lou & Jack Walton Paula & Don Watson Donna Webb Donna Wells Keri & David Wilder Melissa Wright Wright Bros., Inc. Yaupon Garden Club Lillie & Charles Young
Memorials Feb 20 - July 15, 2010
Jerry Atkins Sissy & Morris Granberry Lil & Hayes McClerkin Sandra Peavy Autrey Lisa & Mark Looney Lum Bolton Staff of Opportunities, Inc. A.W. Bright Caroline & Andrew Curry Jean Yarbrough James Brower, Jr. Carol & John Dalby Lela Brown Mary Couch Brandy Coker Brown Staff of Opportunities, Inc. Sandra Case Dee & Tom Buffington Mary Lou & Melvin Court Carolyn Latham Mary Alice O'Farrell Janis & Eddie Robbins Patty & B. Smith Paula & Billy Tompkins Clara Mae Cheatham Rheta & Raymond Braswell Frank Harland
Helen Jean Cheatham Patty & B. Smith Reba Clemmons Carol & John Dalby
Bryan Clenney Linda & Truman McGregor
Maggie Lane Cobb Mary Fore Jeanne & Alan Harrel Lil & Hayes McClerkin Staff of Opportunities, Inc. Lois & Cary Patterson Ben Cobb, Jr. Margaret Cobb
Ben Cobb, Sr. Margaret Cobb Flo Harrison Cook Miller County Abstract Steven Courtney Joan & Jack Carter Alma & Kenneth Cox Catherine Kennedy Patty & B. Smith Nancy & Bill Tommey
Jimmy Curtis Corynne & Jack Bruner Howard Davis Dee & Tom Buffington Doris & Max Vaughan Jim Dillingham Anna Mae Dillingham
Darrel Edmondson Tammy Mills J.D. Elliott Marcia Peeples Billye Estes L.D. Estes Robert Kirk Fowler Linda & Bob Pearcy
Osie & Howard Giles Doris & Billy Moon Elizabeth Golden Carol Ann Letterman Tami Goodson Lori & Jerry Rochelle
Richard Griffin Greta Alexander Janice & Jerry Martin Annice & Howard Gwartney Mariann & Roger Gwartney Gerald Haire Anita & Truman Arnold Joan & Jack Carter
Vesta Brannon Hall Marjorie & Joe Hampton Robin Hardin Carol Ann Letterman
Paul Hargrave Mary Lou & Melvin Court
Dorothy C. Hawkins Joan & Jack Carter Mary Lou & Melvin Court Eddie Hawkins, Sr. Janice & Jerry Martin Donna Hedrick Phyllis & John Hearn Lori & Jerry Rochelle Maxine Hensley Vanessa & Dennis Schoen Basil Hoag, Jr. Gale Arnold Clarice & Lloyd Gary
Paul Hoover Susan & Charles Potter Nancy Kay Hudson Valerie Buster Jim Hudson Donna Young Joe Jackson Staff of Opportunities, Inc. Amy Johnston Shelly & Ken Lewis Michelle & Todd Shores Patty & B. Smith
Hazel V. Jones Frank Harland Mary Jordan Louie & Lee Murdock Howard Jumper Phyllis & John Hearn Juanita Knott Janice & Jerry Martin Kirk Lankford Janie & Rick Bishop Betty Ledwell Sherilyn & Rusty Cotten Martha Linder Staff of Opportunities, Inc. Benita Loveall Carol & John Dalby Pat Lusk Elizabeth & Brent Lusk Tommy Martin Doris & Billy Moon Shirley Martinez Elizabeth & Brent Lusk Nellie McDaniel Mary Lou & Melvin Court Chester B. McElwee Staff of Opportunities, Inc. Mary Jane Patton McGill Joan & Jack Carter Carol & John Dalby Jerri & Stuart Fitts Megan & Trey Schroeder Patty & B. Smith Bettye Hayes Teasley Paula & Billy Tompkins Jack Williams Doris Ann & Damon Young
Memorials Ralph Middleton Mary Lou & Melvin Court Linda & Truman McGregor Kerry Moore Patricia Moore James Morrow Janice & Jerry Martin Gayble Moss Melanie & Andrew Gloster Linda & Bob Pearcy Patty & B. Smith Staff of Opportunities, Inc. Lois & Cary Patterson John Mugno Michelle & Ken Carpenter Mary Lou & Melvin Court Lori & Jerry Rochelle JoAnn Patterson Charlotte Humphrey Michael Pesek Patty & B. Smith Manly Phillips Charlotte Humphrey Ed Phillips Lil & Hayes McClerkin Patty & B. Smith Mildred Pondrom Mary Couch Russell Richardson Carol & Billy Pickard
cont’d
Martha Lou Riley Kathleen & Buck Buchanan Tricia & Byron Leonoudakis Floyd Stilson Michelle & Todd Shores Alisa Stingley Vance Taylor Kylee Sullivan Carol & John Dalby Linda & Bob Pearcy Staff of Opportunities, Inc. John W. Thane Linda & Bob Pearcy Birdie Walker Doris & Billy Moon Josh Washington Mary Lou & Melvin Court Donna & Tim Nash Nellie Mae Wilson Wayne Fenton Johnnie Wilson Wayne Fenton Frank Wilson Peggy & Kirk Patton Bill Wright Stephanie & Reese Shuffield June Wyrick Dee & Tom Buffington
Honorariums Feb 20 - June 30, 2010
Taylor Crawley Edna & Raymond Upchurch Jane & Eddie Daines Fran & Mark Lawley Dolwin Hampton Elisha Hampton Lorna J. Harris Rachel & William Harris Frances Holcombe Patty & B. Smith
Rosie Jordan Melanie & Andrew Gloster Inez Kemp Eunice Kreher Bob Letterman, Jr. Carol Ann Letterman Janice & Jerry Martin Joan & Jack Carter Sharon Daniels Dalene & Christopher Lux Amanda Nichols Eileen & John Rothwell Patty & B. Smith
Jan Leanice Martin Diane Bell Connor Patman Patty & B. Smith Ryder & Rowe Roark Danielle & Chad Patterson
Dr. C. Jack Smith May Dale Garden Club Mary Katherine & Pat Weber Martha Margrave Fa Ellen Yates Mary Lou & Melvin Court
Memorials
Texarkana Funeral Home
Arvin Anderson Jerry Atkins Charles Atkison Sandra Autrey Joseph Avard Edmond Ball Chester Barnette John Barr Dixie Beck James Benson Wallace Berry Ima Blackwell Rubye Blake Tammy Bledsoe Ginger Bolger Barbara Brackeen Andrew Bright Lela Brown Diana Brown Robert Brown Clara Byrd Othor Carter Sandra Case James Casey Ted Chambers James Chaney Richard Clark
February 1 - June 30, 2010 Cynthia Clearman Elizabeth Golden Maggie Cobb Robert Greer Robert Collins Richard Griffin Delma Connell Jerry Hackett Corah Copelin Travis Hadaway Barbara Davenport Vesta Hall James Davis Dora Hamilton Irene Davis Robin Hardin Edna Dorris Dorothy Hawkins Argie Earnest Eddie Hawkins Ray Easley Donald Haworth Luther Estes Jr. Mary Hill James Evans Laurel Holcombe Kathy Everson Mary Horton Jeffery Ferguson Rufus Horton Clenton Fetters Billy Howard Andrew Fields Kenneth Hubbard Henry Fitzgerald Nancy Hudson Celso Flores Marion Jenkins Sharon Frank Muriel Johnson Julie Freeman Joy Johnson Edna Friday Hazel Jones Helen Frost Sharlet Jones Geneva Gabe Howard Jumper Ocie Giles Annie Kennington Howard Giles Nancy King Edna Godfrey Juanita Knott
Chapelwood Funeral Home Lelia Adams Sherwood Adams Sr. Jack Anderson Norma Barnes Martha Bennington Virginia Broaddus Starlet Brower James Brower Lillian Brower Brandy Brown Melba Burke Clara Cheatham Martha Clark Thurman Coffey Lynda Cupps Beverly Dalton John Delaughter Olga Dickens Samuel Dickens Harry Dodez Maxine Dozier Edward Edgington Bobbie Epperson James Fields
Emma Finch Thomas Fountain Milburn Fowler Katherine Gentry Betty Gibson Dennis Griffin Barbara Guthrie Mary Hancock Carl Harvey Maxine Hensley Ann Hicks Lee Ann Hughes Joan Hume Johnie Jones Polly Jones Caro Jones Billy Keister James Lacy Edward Lange Vernon Larsen John Laseter Kayron Lee Arnold Loper Dorothy Lumpkin
Oneida Martindale Vellma McCloskey Colleen McCraw Hugh McDonald Evelyn McDonald Gilbert McMillen Bobby McMillion Charles Michael Willie Mitchell Harry Mooneyham Harold Morrison Virginia Morrow Elvie Mosley Zona Musslewhite Kenneth Nettles Horace Payne Patricia Pryor Frank Roder Earl Sabo David Schobey Michael Scott Fern Segrest Bonnie Selman Betty Sherrod
Johnny Lands Jerrell Law Evelyn Lawrence Arval Lee William Lewis Thomas Lewis Mary Lewis Benita Loveall Thurman Lummus Jose Machuca Thomas Martin Melba Mauldin Justin Maxey Johnnie McBay Martha McDaniel James McDaniel Bessie McJunkins Nell Mills Verlene Miriani George Montgomery Rachel Moon Barbara Moore Gayble Moss Grady Murrah Clyde Myers J Nall Lee Nelson Billie Nix John Nix Mary Nolte Sarah Norton Casey Nowlin Freda O'Day Perry Pace Jason Page
Edwin Phillips Mildred Pondrom Renate Pool William Rachel Sr. James Ramsey Richard Reynolds Lee Robertson Terry Ruffin Lloyd Russell Armando Salazar Monroe Sanford Ola Schoen Harold Selke Anita Serrato Sarah Sessom Fred Shackelford David Simmons Dean Sims Kathryn Sims William Skelton Hazel Smith David Smith Patricia Smith Rodney Smith Ronald Snow Betty Splawn Katherine Starks
William Simmons Ema Slay Ernestine Smith Shari Smith Charles Speights Bernard Stevens Lizzie Taylor Patricia Tittle Mary Tittle Lillian Treadway Zona Tune Jewell Tutt Jerry Underwood Nadine Vanlandingham Christine Venable Sharen Wagner Johnny Watson Bonnie Wegner Ollie Wesson Lloyd Williams Madie Williams Jared Womack Joseph York
Steve Stone Kylee Sullivan Albert Sutton Nola Tankersley Gilberto Tapia Tommie Taylor John Thane Nettie Thomas Khloe Underwood John Vanderbilt Patricia Vanderbilt James Vines Birdie Walker Hong Ware Nancy Wells Bobbie West Mary White Jimmy Wilson Nellie Wilson Johnnie Wilson Frank Wilson Jr. Albert Witt Dwight Works Faye Wormington William Wright Shirley Wright Edgar Wunnenberg Jr.
Bates Rolf Funeral Home Edith Barling Bobby Beasley Imogene Burt Larry Daniel Jean Dickens Evelyn Drennan Essie Duke William Eggenburger Harry Elliott Emma Fannin Charles Forrester Travis Granberry Mary Hano Charles Henson Eva Irwin Peggy Jeko Betty Johnson Mary Jordan Pearl King
Nancy Land Annie Lawrence Charlie McDonald Lu McGee Lillian Megill Marie Morgan Lonnie Obanoskey Ianne Olson J. W. Patterson Ethel Pitts Glin Roberts Buddy Rogers Della Runnels Melba Strickland Samuel Taylor Robert Tinsley Thomas Wallen Jacquelyn Wieland Jackie Williams
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Board of Directors
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Lance Lee, President Carol Dalby, Past President Martha Norton, President Elect Clay Roberts, Treasurer Glenn Moses, Secretary Joe Crane Leon Pesek, Sr. Lloyd Gary Mike Shepherd Steve Harrelson Lisa Shoalmire Gene Joyce Treva West Jerry Martin David Williams Hayes McClerkin Genie Jones Young Pam McCoy Winford Dunn, Buddy McCulloch Legal Advisor Judy Morgan Opportunities, Inc. does not discriminate in employment or provision of services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status.
Foundation Board Jeanie Conway, Chairman Pat Abernathy Patsy Bell Lucille Cook Winnie Duncan Jane Feinberg Stephanie James Mary Kay Joyce Ashley Lee Lil McClerkin Pam McCoy LeeAnn McCulloch Karin Meredith
Judy Morgan Gloria Mugno Joan Nowlin Pam Orr Sharon Richter Lois Patterson Tamar Pennington Shirley Pesek Nancy Sandefur Debbie Schimming Kathy Stewart Paula Tompkins Gayle Wright Doris Ann Young
“Angels” of Opportunities Guild Darrah McGuire, Chairman Brooke Akins Niki Anderson Cindy Bunch Amy Cavazos Melanie Cockerell Kathi Couch Caroline Craven Maggie Culbertson Lisa Day Mindy Day Karrah Dickeson Jill Flanagan
Whitney Fuqua Shelley Gabbie Ashley Gibbs Lori Harrelson Lynlee Harvey Jennifer Jordan Casie Keyes Alix Matteson Stacey Miner Gay Moss Kirsten O’Donnell Pam Orr Danielle Patterson Katherine Patterson
Mindi Pruett Shannon Reardon Kim Roberts Monica Robertson Susie Rogers Renee Sheppard Tammy Turk Melinda Vammen Mel Walsh Amanda Woodman Melissa Wright Kristian Young Mary Ellen Young
OUR MISSION
The mission of Opportunities, INC. is to
provide developmental and support services which assist individuals in attaining a full life in the community
OUR VISION
To be the premier provider, advocate, and leader in creating a community which recognizes the value and abilities of all
OUR VALUE In fulfilling our mission, we are guided by: n n n
respect and compassion integrity and accountability a commitment to excellence