We provide mobility, quality of life improvements, recreation opportunities, companionship, and spiritual support to thousands of seniors in 78 nursing homes across Kentucky & Indiana. Opal’s is a 501(c)(3) charity accredited by the Better Business Bureau.

Our services are desperately needed, as Kentucky seniors suffer from highest rates of depression in the U.S., and the second highest rates of social isolation. Despite the hard work of the many dedicated health professionals who work around the clock to care for our seniors, Kentucky ranks 45th in the U.S. for nursing home quality and 48th in senior outcomes. Indiana seniors fair slightly better, but the Hoosier state is ranked only 39th overall for senior outcomes.

Click for additional information from The United Health Foundation about the challenges facing Kentucky or Indiana seniors.

Watch the video below to see what inspired us to take up this mission, or click these links to learn about our flagship programs.

Summer of Fun

Christmas Gift Bag Program

The easter bunny is great…

but opal’s bunnies visit every week of the year!

Many studies have demonstrated the profound & lasting benefits of engaging with animals. Our Chaplain works full-time to bring non-denominational spiritual care and comfort in over a dozen facilities. Our Animal Ministry is an integral part of that work, as seniors enjoy meaningful interactions with rabbits, guinea pigs, ducklings, and our cat. Whenever our furry ambassadors appear, every face lights up, and every heart is warmed.

We also engage seniors with

the power of music

The gift of music, a core component of the Summer of Fun program and our ongoing Music Ministry, has been demonstrated to provide substantial mental health benefits, and is broadly effective in reducing depression. Opal’s has provided full-size jukeboxes to dozens of facilities, which serve as focal points of social activity, and have provided countless hours of entertainment and comfort to thousands of seniors. For seniors whose physical condition prevents them from accessing common areas, we also provide individual CD players, boomboxes, radios, and MP3 players.

The Lives We Touch: 2018 Year In Review

Below are a few of the thousands of dreams we've helped come true over the years. Requests range from small items like blankets and stuffed animals, to life-changing items like electric wheelchairs or a bucket list trip for a hospice patient. We make dreams - big and small - come true whenever we can. We partner with businesses, and work with people just like you to make good things happen in the lives of local seniors - and Opal's knows how to get our money's worth.

Financial Transparency for Prospective Donors

Click here to view Opal’s Dream Foundation 2018 Federal Form 990

Click here to view our 2018 Annual Report

Click here to view Opal’s Dream Foundation 2017 Federal Form 990

Click here to view our 2017 Annual Report

We’re committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards, including transparency with the public. If you would like to know more about our operations, use of resources, governance, or nonprofit philosophy, please contact us at admin@opalsdreamfoundation.org

Let's Work Together

By contributing your time or money, you can work with us to bring comfort and smiles where they're needed most. We are always looking for compassionate volunteers, new donors, and community partners. Take the first step toward changing someone’s life. 

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Opal’s 2019 Gala Sponsors

Every year, Opal’s relies on our generous community partners to help us ensure our annual Gala is successful in raising the funds necessary to sustain our important mission. Below, you’ll find a list of companies who have chosen to engage with their community and help make dreams come true for local seniors - in turn, we hope you’ll consider engaging with them, too.

Presenting Sponsor

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