The Opportunity Tree

2023 Fireslammers Special Olympics Soccer tournament!
2023-12-06 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Pioneer Park Peoria, 8755 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria, AZ, 85345, United States
72 of the finest Athletes the universe has ever seen will once again be donning the world renowned Fireslammer Uniform for the 2023 Special Olympics Soccer tournament!
-We have 42 Athletes signed up for the Skills tournament (no running, jumping, or intense physical exertion for our lower key folks BUT still competing for golds!)
-The rest of the FS Nation is signed up for Unified 5 vs 5 full field competition!

The Opportunity Tree's 2023 Holiday Party!
2023-12-15 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | The Opportunity Tree – Phoenix Campus, 3146 E WINDSOR AVE, Phoenix, AZ, 85008, United States
Join us in Winter Wonderland for… The Opportunity Tree’s 2023 Holiday Party!
What’s in store:

Ugly sweater theme
Cookie contest
Holiday classic music
Delicious food
Dance pandemonium

RSVP to Ozzie with:

Headcount
Member dietary restrictions
Cookie contest participation

ocervantes@theopportunitytree.org
When: Friday, December 15, 2023, 10 AM – 2 PM
Where: The Opportunity Tree – Phoenix Campus

Closed for the Winter Holiday
2023-12-22 | AZ
The Opportunity Tree is closed in observance of our Winter Holiday. All four daytime program centers will be closed.

The Opportunity Tree is closed in observance of our Winter Holiday. All four daytime program centers will be closed.

Closed for Winter Holiday
2023-12-25, 2024-12-24 - 2024-12-25 | AZ
The Opportunity Tree is closed in observance of our Winter Holiday. All four daytime program centers will be closed.

New Years Holiday
2024-01-01 | AZ
The Opportunity Tree is closed in observance of New Year’s Day. All four daytime program centers will be closed.

Closed on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2024-01-15 | AZ
The Opportunity Tree is closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. All four daytime program centers will be closed.

DJ Raf's Danceparty Smashdown!!!
2024-01-19 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | The Opportunity Tree – Phoenix Campus, 3146 E WINDSOR AVE, Phoenix, AZ, 85008, United States
DJ Raf Presents….Danceparty Smashdown!!!
From the crew who brought you our 2023 Holiday Party comes another round of pandemonium!
RSVP to Ozzie: ocervantes@theopportunitytree.org 602-956-0400 ext 103
Where: The Opportunity Tree Phoenix campusWhen: Friday, January 19, 2024Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

2024 Fireslammers Special Olympics Area Basketball tournament!
2024-02-02 09:00 - 14:00 UTC | Shadow Ridge High School, 10909 N. Perryville Rd., Surprise, AZ
Attention Fireslammer Nation!
This new year of 2024 officially kicks off in Hoop City! 72 of the finest Athletes the universe has ever seen will once again be donning the world renowned Fireslammer Uniform for the first Special O Area Basketball tournament of 2024!

The tournament kicks off at 9am and should be done between 12-1pm.
We have 42 Athletes signed up for the Skills tournament (no running, jumping, or intense physical exertion for our lower key folks BUT still competing for golds!)
We have one Unified team and 2 Traditional teams for 5 vs 5 full court competition!

We need YOUR support to pack the stands, bring the pandemonium, and cheer our Athletes on as we go all the way this year!! You know the drill-whether you’re in one of our homes, at one of our campuses, in one of our offices, or anywhere else in the universe, load up your crew in the van, hitch a ride on the Fireslammers bus, get an Uber, jump on a horse or get a ride with whoever is going out to the west side-your hometown Fireslammers are hooping for gold… Holler with questions, see you on the court!

Fireslammers Cheerleading Competition
2024-02-15 09:00 - 14:00 UTC | Raymond S. Kellis High School, 8990 West Orangewood, Glendale, AZ, 85305
Bring your Pom-Pom’s and get ready to RUMBLE……
Fireslammers Cheerleading Competition 2024
When: Thursday, February 15, 2024
9 AM – 2 PM
Where: Raymond S. Kellis High School – Main Gymnasium
8990 West Orangewood
Glendale, AZ
85305

DJ Raf's Valentine's Day Smashdown!!
2024-02-16 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | The Opportunity Tree – Phoenix Campus, 3146 E WINDSOR AVE, Phoenix, AZ, 85008, United States
Read the flyer as a PDF

Closed for President's Day
2024-02-19 | AZ
The Opportunity Tree is closed in observance of President’s Day. All four daytime program centers will be closed.

Perry Park Tile Signing
2024-02-26 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | The Opportunity Tree – Phoenix Campus, 3146 E WINDSOR AVE, Phoenix, AZ, 85008, United States

Fireslammers Special Olympics State Basketball 2024
2024-03-08 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Bell Bank Park – Legacy Sports Center, 1 Legacy Drive, Mesa, AZ, 85212, United States
Read this flyer as a PDF

The Opportunity Tree Fireslammers Guardian Games
2024-03-22 09:00 - 13:00 UTC | Westgate, 6770 N. Sunrise Blvd., Glendale, AZ, 85305, United States

Fireslammers Special Olympics Track & Field Competition!
2024-04-03 09:00 - 13:00 UTC | Raymond S. Kellis High School, 8990 West Orangewood, Glendale, AZ, 85305

Tax Day
2024-04-15 | AZ
It’s not too late to donate your AZ Charitable Tax Credit! Next Monday, April 15 is Tax Day, the final day to file your state taxes. Drive the power of your taxes for Opportunity this year by donating your Arizona State Charitable Tax Credit to support the best in programming for our Members. Individuals can give up to $421, and couples filing jointly can give $842, and get a dollar-for-dollar credit off of their state taxes! Talk to a tax professional to determine the full implications of your donation.

DJ Raf's Summer Dance Fiesta
2024-05-17 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | The Opportunity Tree – Phoenix Campus, 3146 E WINDSOR AVE, Phoenix, AZ, 85008, United States

Closed for Memorial Day
2024-05-27 | AZ
The Opportunity Tree is closed in observance of Memorial Day. All four daytime program centers will be closed.

Closed for Juneteenth Holiday
2024-06-19 | AZ
The Opportunity Tree is closed in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. All four daytime program centers will be closed.

Fireslammers 23/24 End of Season Banquet
2024-06-21 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | The Opportunity Tree – Casa Grande Campus, 209 W. 1st St., Casa Grande, AZ, 85122, United States

TopGolf for the Opportunity Tree Members
2024-07-03 10:00 - 2024-08-28 12:00 UTC | TopGolf Venue
Special Olympics Arizona‘s partnership with TopGolf has provided a unique opportunity for our Athletes to participate and compete in this popular experience and the Fireslammers are all about it! Every week through the summer, our Fireslammer Athletes across the state hit the greens to sharpen their golf skills, learn the fundamentals of the game, and stay active through the Special Olympics offseason. Long game, short game, out of the tee box, or on the fairway – we’re swinging at them all🏌️‍♀️
Big thank you to @specialolympics and @topgolf for this wonderful opportunity. The Fireslammers are going all the way this year!!

Closed for Independence Day
2024-07-04 | AZ
The Opportunity Tree is closed in observance of Independence Day. All four daytime program centers will be closed.

Special Olympics Unified Bowl-A-Thon
2024-08-16 09:30 - 13:00 UTC | Bowl-A-Thon Tempe, 4407 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ, 85282, United States
We’re excited to announce that The Opportunity Tree has been invited to participate in the Special Olympics Arizona Unified Bowl-A-Thon in Tempe! This fun-filled event, hosted in partnership with Botbuilders, will take place on Friday, August 16th at AMF Tempe and will bring together athletes, sponsors, and community members for a day of bowling, arcade games, and more.

Event Details:

Date: Friday, August 16th
Time: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: AMF Tempe, 4407 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ
What’s Included:

Bowling and arcade games
Event t-shirts
Lunch
Awards and photos for all athletes

Athlete Participation:
We’ve been allotted more than 40 spots for our athletes—we will take more than 10 people from each of our campuses in Phoenix, Maricopa, Avondale, and Casa Grande. This event is completely free for athletes, and we hope we will have a day of fun, competition, and community-building!
Let’s show them how The Opportunity Tree rolls! Fireslammers rule!

Closed for Labor Day
2024-09-02 | AZ
The Opportunity Tree is closed in observance of Labor Day. All four daytime program centers will be closed.

RAISING FORKS FOR FUNDS at Village Inn!
2024-09-05 08:00 - 2024-09-26 19:00 UTC | Village Inn, 10010 W. McDowell Rd., Avondale, AZ, United States
We’re thrilled to begin RAISING FORKS FOR FUNDS with Village Inn Restaurants at 10010 W. McDowell Rd., Avondale every Thursday in September! When you dine and show this flier, Village Inn will donate 25% of your purchase to support The Opportunity Tree and people with intellectual disabilities in dynamic and innovative environments!

How it works:
– Head to Village Inn on Thursdays in September!
– Dine INN and enjoy your Village Inn favorites.
– Present this flier, and 25% of your meal’s total will go directly to empowering our Members with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Make Thursdays your day at Village Inn and bring your family, friends, and community for good food & good feelings supporting a great cause!

When: Every Thursday in September
Where: Village Inn, 10010 W. McDowell Rd., Avondale

Together, we can make a big impact by raising one fork at a time!

Annual 2024 Autumn Soirée
2024-10-18 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | The Opportunity Tree – Phoenix Campus, 3146 E WINDSOR AVE, Phoenix, AZ, 85008, United States
Join Us for The Opportunity Tree’s Annual Autumn Soirée!
Mark your calendars for October 18 from 5 PM to 8 PM at 3146 E. Windsor Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85008, as we host our second annual event celebrating community impact since we first opened our doors in 1963.
This event is dedicated to spreading awareness and promoting the development of a society that fully embraces individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through inclusion, advocacy, and opportunities.Our Annual Autumn Soirée is an opportunity to celebrate community, inclusion, and impact. Our agency exists as both a support system for people with intellectual disabilities promoting quality of life through all stages of the life cycle, as well as a vehicle for positive social change and increased opportunity.
We invite everyone to come and experience firsthand the impact of our work. By purchasing tickets to the Soirée, you will be actively supporting our Members while also helping raise crucial funds that enable us to continue our mission of supporting people with intellectual & developmental disabilities in dynamic & innovative environments.As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, The Opportunity Tree is federally tax-exempt and dedicated solely to charitable purposes. All financial support is used exclusively to further our mission, with no private interests served. Our Federal Tax ID Number is 86-0180419, and our QCO code is 20354.

Event Highlights

Silent Auction: Online and In-Person
Immersive Experiences & Campus Tours
Beer, Wine & Appetizers
DJ & Dance Floor
Photo Stage with the help of our friends at Desert Luxe PhotoBooth.
Gift Bags & More!

Join us in supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in dynamic and innovative environments.
Together, we are making a difference!

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Silent Auction for our 2024 Annual Autumn Soirée is now live

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support The Opportunity Tree and make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Even If you don’t have a ticket to the soirée, you can still participate as a virtual bidder! Just register through the link below as a virtual bidder.

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Good Morning Arizona & the Annual Autumn Soirée!

Good Morning Arizona & Simone Cuccurullo stopped by The Opportunity Tree this week to highlight our Annual Autumn Soirée! 🎥✨

Thank You to Our Generous Donors

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the wonderful companies and organizations that have become sponsors or donated items for our Silent Auction. Your contributions make a significant impact on our mission and help us continue providing essential support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Soirée 2023!

Closed for Thanksgiving
2024-11-28 - 2024-11-29 | AZ
The Opportunity Tree is closed in observance of Thanksgiving. All four daytime program centers will be closed.

State Basketball & Cheer by Special Olympics Arizona
2025-03-06 09:00 - 11:30 UTC | AZ
Your hometown Fireslammers are ready for the next fantastic game of basketball!

The Phoenix Symphony
2025-03-13 09:30 - 12:30 UTC | AZ
Our members are invited to a field trip to the Phoenix Symphony!
We are excited about attending the open rehearsal for Liszt’s Piano Concerto #1.
