GET INVOLVED AS A DONOR
Opportunity Knocks is almost completely privately funded! It is through the generous donations from our amazing community that we can provide new and intuitive programs for our awesome Warriors! Please consider some of the donation options we have below.
GENERAL DONATION
Opportunity Knocks is almost completely privately funded. We count on support from individuals to keep our programs going. Please consider making a general donation.
Amazon Smile
Connect your AmazonSmile account to support OK and every time you shop, a portion of select sales will be donated. Click below for a direct link to the settings page for setup.
Donate Stock
Donation of appreciated shares of marketable securities like stocks, bonds and mutual funds is an attractive, tax-wise alternative to a cash contribution. Benefits to you include the following:
You will have lower out-of-pocket costs for your contribution.
You may avoid capital gains tax by donating the appreciated securities to Opportunity Knocks.
You may take a charitable income tax deduction, as defined by law, equal to the value of the donated securities on the date the gift is irrevocably transferred to Opportunity Knocks through its intermediary Stock Donator.
RECURRING DONATIONS
Monthly or recurring gifts let you spread your giving throughout the year, easily budget for charitable contributions and make an ongoing commitment to Opportunity Knocks. To set up a recurring donation, click on the Recurring Donation link below. Then select your donation amount, check the box ‘Create Recurring Donation’ and set your donation frequency (weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc). It’s that easy! To change or cancel your recurring donation, contact Renee at renee@opportunityknocksnow.org
Memorial & Honor Gifts
Remember the life of a departed one or honor a special person in your life through a donation to Opportunity Knocks. Donations made in remembrance or in honor of a loved one positively impact individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our community.
JOIN THE TEAM
It takes a team to make the dream! Consider being part of ours, here at Opportunity Knocks we work together as a family to ensure we help one another grow as we create a great place for the Warriors and community!
Employment
We are always looking for dynamic and dedicated individuals to come join our team and help us grow our mission. Program and administrative positions become available periodically.
Program Volunteer
Join the program support team and connect directly in programs or opt-in to the event staff team and help us host the events that raise the funds that support the programs. Or join us in both!
Event Volunteer
Join the program support team and connect directly in programs or opt-in to the event staff team and help us host the events that raise the funds that support the programs. Or join us in both!
Boards
We have several boards at Opportunity Knocks, responsible for multiple duties in the organization. Click here to learn more about our board of directors, auxiliary board and the junior board.
PARTNER WITH US
We are so grateful for the many amazing partners we have made here at Opportunity Knocks. The River Forest – Oak Park area and more have proven to be the best neighbors around. Consider being our next partner!
Corporate Sponsorship
Opportunity Knocks is almost completely privately funded. We count on support from partners to keep our programs going. Please consider joining us as a partner.
PROGRAM PARTNER
Opportunity Knocks is almost completely privately funded. We count on support from partners to keep our programs going. Please consider joining us as a partner.
CONNECT WITH US
Stay up to date with everything Opportunity Knocks. Follow us on social media and sign up for our emailing list!
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Follow The warrior blog
Come check out our blog to keep up with the latest events and stories happening here at Opportunity Knocks!
Get Involved
OK programs and events are made possible thanks to the help from all of the amazing people involved! Whether through donation or joining the wonderful staff you can get involved in helping and supporting Warriors!
GENERAL DONATIONS & OTHER OPTIONS
GET INVOLVED
AS A DONOR
Opportunity Knocks is almost completely privately funded! It is through the generous donations from our amazing community that we can provide new and intuitive programs for our awesome Warriors! Please consider some of the donation options we have below.
Employment, Volunteering, & More
JOIN
THE TEAM
It takes a team to make the dream! Consider being part of ours, here at Opportunity Knocks we work together as a family to ensure we help one another grow as we create a great place for the Warriors and community! There all sort of opportunities for you to consider connecting. We are always looking for great humans to join the staff. We have various event and program-based volunteer opportunities, including internships. We also have several boards that work hard to govern and support OK operations. Click below to find out more about where you can fit in.
corporate & community partnership
PARTNER
WITH US
We are so grateful for the many amazing partners we have made here at Opportunity Knocks. The River Forest – Oak Park area and more have proven to be the best neighbors around. Consider being our next partner!
RUNNING FOR A CAUSE
CHICAGO
MARATHON
Sunday, October 10, 2021 | CHICAGO, IL Guarantee your spot in the 2021 Bank of America Chicago Marathon by running in support of the Opportunity Knocks Warriors. Runners who register with an Opportunity Knocks guaranteed entry will be responsible for fundraising a minimum of $1,250 (your marathon entry will be reimbursed when the fundraising minimum of $1,250 is achieved!)