BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Opportunity Tree - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Opportunity Tree X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://theopportunitytree.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Opportunity Tree REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20230312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20231105T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240905T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240926T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T230315 CREATED:20240904T222805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T222805Z UID:242408-1725523200-1727377200@theopportunitytree.org SUMMARY:RAISING FORKS FOR FUNDS at Village Inn! DESCRIPTION: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! \n\n\n\n\n\n How it works:\n– Head to Village Inn on Thursdays in September!\n– Dine INN and enjoy your Village Inn favorites.\n– Present this flier\, and 25% of your meal’s total will go directly to empowering our Members with intellectual and developmental disabilities. \n\n\n\nMake Thursdays your day at Village Inn and bring your family\, friends\, and community for good food & good feelings supporting a great cause! \n\n\n When: Every Thursday in September\n Where: Village Inn\, 10010 W. McDowell Rd.\, Avondale\n\n\n\nTogether\, we can make a big impact by raising one fork at a time! URL:https://theopportunitytree.org/event/raising-forks-for-funds-at-village-inn/ LOCATION:Village Inn\, 10010 W. McDowell Rd.\, Avondale\, AZ\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="The Opportunity Tree":MAILTO:info@theopportunitytree.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241018T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241018T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T230315 CREATED:20240717T231913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T201444Z UID:242018-1729270800-1729281600@theopportunitytree.org SUMMARY:Annual 2024 Autumn Soirée DESCRIPTION:Join Us for The Opportunity Tree’s Annual Autumn Soirée!\nMark 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. \nThis 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. \nWe 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Highlights\n\n Silent Auction: Online and In-Person\n Immersive Experiences & Campus Tours\n Beer\, Wine & Appetizers\n DJ & Dance Floor\n Photo Stage with the help of our friends at Desert Luxe PhotoBooth.\n Gift Bags & More!\n\nJoin us in supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in dynamic and innovative environments. \nTogether\, we are making a difference! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BECOME A SPONSOR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Silent Auction for our 2024 Annual Autumn Soirée is now live\n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n START BIDDING\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Good Morning Arizona & the Annual Autumn Soirée!\n \n \n \n \n \n Good Morning Arizona & Simone Cuccurullo stopped by The Opportunity Tree this week to highlight our Annual Autumn Soirée!  🎥✨ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You to Our Generous Donors\n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Soirée 2023! URL:https://theopportunitytree.org/event/annual-2024-autumn-soiree/ LOCATION:The Opportunity Tree – Phoenix Campus\, 3146 E WINDSOR AVE\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85008\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="The Opportunity Tree":MAILTO:info@theopportunitytree.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241130 DTSTAMP:20260405T230315 CREATED:20231127T215403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T215403Z UID:240514-1732752000-1732924799@theopportunitytree.org SUMMARY:Closed for Thanksgiving DESCRIPTION:The Opportunity Tree is closed in observance of Thanksgiving. All four daytime program centers will be closed. URL:https://theopportunitytree.org/event/closed-for-thanksgiving-2/ LOCATION:AZ ORGANIZER;CN="The Opportunity Tree":MAILTO:info@theopportunitytree.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241226 DTSTAMP:20260405T230315 CREATED:20231127T220237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T220237Z UID:240518-1734998400-1735171199@theopportunitytree.org SUMMARY:Closed for Winter Holiday DESCRIPTION:The Opportunity Tree is closed in observance of our Winter Holiday. All four daytime program centers will be closed. URL:https://theopportunitytree.org/event/closed-for-winter-holiday-2/ LOCATION:AZ ORGANIZER;CN="The Opportunity Tree":MAILTO:info@theopportunitytree.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250306T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250306T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T230315 CREATED:20250221T212236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T212250Z UID:243171-1741251600-1741260600@theopportunitytree.org SUMMARY:State Basketball & Cheer by Special Olympics Arizona DESCRIPTION:Your hometown Fireslammers are ready for the next fantastic game of basketball! URL:https://theopportunitytree.org/event/state-basketball-cheer-by-special-olympics-arizona/ LOCATION:AZ ORGANIZER;CN="The Opportunity Tree Fireslammers":MAILTO:info@theopportunitytree.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250313T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250313T123000 DTSTAMP:20260405T230315 CREATED:20250221T215423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T215423Z UID:243175-1741858200-1741869000@theopportunitytree.org SUMMARY:The Phoenix Symphony DESCRIPTION:Our members are invited to a field trip to the Phoenix Symphony! \nWe are excited about attending the open rehearsal for Liszt’s Piano Concerto #1. URL:https://theopportunitytree.org/event/the-phoenix-symphony/ LOCATION:AZ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251023T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251023T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T230315 CREATED:20250605T210809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T215637Z UID:243211-1761238800-1761249600@theopportunitytree.org SUMMARY: DESCRIPTION:Join Us for The Opportunity Tree’s 2025 Annual Autumn Soirée!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark your calendars for October 23 from 5 PM to 8 PM at 3146 E. Windsor Ave.\, Phoenix\, AZ 85008\, for The Opportunity Tree’s premier annual event — the Autumn Soirée: an evening dedicated to celebrating inclusion\, community\, and impact. \nOver 250 guests gather for a night of connection and purpose\, including legislative representatives\, Arizona city officials\, community leaders\, corporate executives\, philanthropic partners\, and dedicated community members. It’s an evening of mission meeting momentum\, bringing together heart-led leadership and investment in a more inclusive future for us all. \nAs one of Arizona’s most deeply rooted and historic 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations\, our Person-centered approach\, Employment First philosophy\, and diverse programming offerings improve quality of life for over 250 Members daily at 4 campuses and 20 community-integrated living homes across 2 counties. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our core programs include: \n\nTree Fort youth after-school and summer programs: dynamic experiences and creative environments for teens ages 14 & up.\nSEEDS Employment Services: offering our adult Members pathways to competitive\, integrated employment.\nLEAF adult day programs: engaging our Members in volunteerism\, community integration experiences\, and independent living skill development.\nPioneering Supported Aging program: a first-of-its-kind program offering specialized interventions specific to seniors with intellectual disabilities.\nFireslammers Special Olympics: counting over 100 Athletes of all ability levels competing in over 8 sports per year.\nCommunity Living residential and in-home supports: providing our Members with enriching and stimulating home environments\, the foundation of a high-quality of life. \nWe also connect over 1000 people with services and programs annually\, and we’ve been supporting over 70 of our Members for 30 years or more.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What To Expect\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A live performance by The Phoenix Symphony and our Members \n Silent Auction\, bar\, small bites\, music\, and dancing \n Guided tours of our upgraded\, dynamic Phoenix Campus\, led by our Members \n Featured tasting table from The Old Spaghetti Factory \n Interactive guest experiences to engage with our mission in action \nJoin us in supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in dynamic and innovative environments. \nTogether\, we are making a difference! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BUY TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BECOME A SPONSOR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Good Morning Arizona & the 2024 Annual Autumn Soirée!\n \n \n \n \n \n Good Morning Arizona & Simone Cuccurullo stopped by The Opportunity Tree to highlight our 2024 Annual Autumn Soirée!  🎥✨ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n With Gratitude to Our Ongoing Supporters\n \n \n \n \n \n Over the years\, The Opportunity Tree has been honored to receive support and partnership from many incredible organizations and community leaders. The following partners have supported our mission in meaningful ways more than once\, and we are proud to have them as part of our extended family. We look forward to welcoming many of them again this year as guests\, allies\, and friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Look Back at Soirées 2023 & 2024\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why us\n \n \n \n \n About Us\n \n \n \n \n 42-DSCF0127\n \n \n \n \n Soiree\n \n \n \n \n \n Gaby\n \n \n \n \n 60th Annual Event (3)\n \n \n \n \n Family picture\n \n \n \n \n 60th Annual Event (2) URL:https://theopportunitytree.org/event/annual-autumn-soiree-2025/ LOCATION:The Opportunity Tree – Phoenix Campus\, 3146 E WINDSOR AVE\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85008\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="The Opportunity Tree":MAILTO:info@theopportunitytree.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR