Opportunity Knocks is an official charity partner of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon!! Runners will be fundraising for Opportunity Knocks as they train to run 26.2 miles on October 7, 2018. We are excited to introduce you to Clare, one of our dedicated team...
This session in Workout Warriors we learned about the importance of FLEXIBILITY in both body and mind. If we are too rigid we break and if we are too limp we are just like noodles! Warriors practiced flexible thinking by first writing out their rigid thoughts on...
The Life Shop was lucky to have students from Midwestern’s Occupational Therapy program share their expertise in active lifestyles and healthy eating with our OK Warriors. We had a great time learning more about each Warriors fitness interests, exploring the...
Throughout the Winter 1 session of After Opps the Warrior-driven program known as Community Opps worked to plan a delicious home-cooked meal for our friends at the Ronald McDonald House near Loyola University Medical Center. The Warriors were in charge of planning the...
Last After Opps session, Warriors participated in a diverse offering of programs, including: Bowling, Collage Art, Survivor, Farming, Peer-led Programs (Warriors Night In and Nerf Wars), Community Opps, A Wok and a Hard Place, Drawing 101, Movies Throughout the...
Thank you SPENGA in Oak Park for hosting the Warriors in a 6 week session of Spin Strength Yoga SPIN Warriors spent their first 20 minutes warming up their heart rates by spinning (and dancing!) to some of our favorite songs. STRENGTH Warriors were not slowing down as...
Health & Wellness The Warrior Health & Wellness initiative launched in July 2013 to combat the health disparities faced by our Warriors. Embedded within each program area, Warrior Wellness promotes the physical, mental, and social well-being of our Warriors,...
Health & Wellness The Warrior Health & Wellness initiative launched in July 2013 to combat the health disparities faced by our Warriors. Embedded within each program area, Warrior Wellness promotes the physical, mental, and social well-being of our Warriors,...
The Warrior Star Initiative (WSI) is a new partnership program between Opportunity Knocks and the Dominican University Psychology and Nutrition Departments. Together, DU interns and OK Warriors perform a variety of campus and community jobs, attend DU events, and...
(Click Image to view and download full version of brochure) Registration for After Opps Winter Sessions 1 & 2 is now open! See descriptions of activities being offered below. Please use the form on this page to register for either or both of these After Opps...
