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Our Mission
Opal’s works to restore dignity, respect and joy to seniors in long-term care facilities. We celebrate and enrich their lives through our three core programs which bring comfort, provide stimulating experiences with art, music, and culture, promote socialization & community-building, fulfill basic needs, and improve quality of life.
Opal’s Programs
Opal’s work to restore dignity, respect, and joy to seniors in long-term care is achieved through 2 Broad program areas
Music, Arts, recreation, and culture
Engagement with art & music provides substantial mental health benefits, and is effective in reducing depression, while recreation is a key component of life satisfaction. Since 2012, we’ve provided arts & craft supplies, art instruction, jukeboxes, musical instruments, and live performers to entertain our seniors. We encourage community-building by funding social gatherings and group activities, including gardening - which we’ve encouraged by donating hand-made garden boxes, plants, soil, and tools!
Care packages
Our seniors lack financial resources, and many have no family to support them; for some, our care packages will be the only gifts they receive throughout the holiday season. Thanks to our generous supporters and volunteers, this program has grown each year - providing more and higher quality items and serving an incredible 7,000 individuals! Care Packages include items such as socks, activity books, hygiene supplies, and food items.
Food Distribution
Thanks to our corporate partners, like Core-Mark, we are able to make semi-regular deliveries of food & snack items to seniors at nearly 2 dozen nursing homes in Jefferson, Hardin, and surrounding counties. These food items are individually packaged, do not require refrigeration or preparation, and are given directly to residents.
Impact
93 facilities, 50 cities, 2 states
In 2024, nearly 7,000 seniors benefitted from our services, with every Medicaid senior in all 93 facilities recieving a care package. Over 1,000 seniors participated in arts, crafts, gardening, and live musical performances. Seniors across Kentucky & Indiana also recieved individual assistance, ranging from tablet PCs to personal care items.
1.5+
Million Dollars Raised
95% of all funds raised have been used for improving quality of life for seniors.
13+
Years Serving communities
Beginning with 1 facility in 2012, we now serve over 100 across 57 cities in 2 states.
70k+
Seniors Receiving aid SINCE 2012
Our care packages alone are currently distributed to 7,000 seniors each year.
2023 Annual Report
2024 Annual Report - Coming Soon!
January 2024
“Opal’s Dream Foundation is truly an answered prayer for our nursing home residents. We’re so proud to work with Opal’s, and we thank you for showing our residents that they are not forgotten”
Debbie Thrasher, Activities Director at Landmark of Iroquois Park
Get Involved
Opal’s depends on the generosity and compassion of our community members to provide these important services for seniors. Even small donations can make a big difference, and whether you want to serve as a board member or spend a couple hours delivering care packages, we could really use your help!
Volunteer opportunities
We have a variety of volunteer opportunities available - let us know how you would like to be involved!
Make a Donation
We couldn’t carry on our important work without generous donors like you - all donations are tax deductible!
Our Partners
We couldn’t do our important work without our community partners, including businesses, nonprofits, and individuals.
