Our Piece of the Pie

On behalf of everyone at Our Piece of the Pie (OPP), I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank to the Hartford Wolf Pack for your generous support through the "Back to School Merch Sale" in 2024. Your dedication to supporting the young people in our community means the world to us, and we are truly grateful for your partnership. Your commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of young people aligns perfectly with our mission at OPP, and we are honored to have your support. The funds raised through the sale will go a long way in providing essential resources and opportunities for the youth we serve, helping them reach their full potential and achieve their goals. We deeply appreciate your generosity, kindness, and willingness to invest in the future of our young people. Your support not only makes a difference today but also creates lasting impact for tomorrow. Thank you for being a champion for our youth and for helping to create brighter futures for them. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the Hartford Wolf Pack and working together to empower and support the young people in our community. Thank you once again for your incredible support and dedication to making a difference. Purchase merch here → https://lnkd.in/ePH2TQFE Sales ends next Monday, August 26th at 9 PM.

Our Piece of the Pie (OPP)’s President and CEO Hector Rivera will serve as a Commission Co-Chair of Hartford’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Education. In addition, OPP’s Director of Finance and Hartford City Councilman Amilcar Hernandez will serve as a Commission Member. Hartford’s Mayor Arunan Arulampalam recently launched the Commission to identify opportunities for progress in Hartford Public Schools. Elected leaders, advocates, and community members will develop recommendations on actionable steps to address challenges faced by Hartford Public Schools. The Commission’s goals align with OPP’s mission to empower youth with the key competencies needed to overcome barriers and succeed in education and employment. Read entire story: https://lnkd.in/ecSixxec

Congratulations to Our Piece of the Pie’s President & CEO Hector M. Rivera Jr., MSM, MBA for being recognized as a 2024 Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Day Parade Community Leader Honoree. Hector and Our Piece of the Pie look forward to celebrating at the CICD Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Parade on September 22nd.

Congratulations to OPP Board Member Noel Casiano, PsyD, LMFT who will serve as CICD Puerto Rican Parade, Inc. Hartford Chapter's Honorary Ambassador this year! We look forward to celebrating at the CICD Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Parade on September 22nd.

Yesterday State Senator Douglas McCrory visited Our Piece of the Pie! Senator McCrory took a tour of OPP with President and CEO Hector Rivera, Senior Director of Youth Engagement Girard Dawes, and Opportunity Academy Principal Tameka Grant-Mack. Thank you to Senator McCrory for taking the time to meet with OPP staff and youth to learn about the value of our programs.

There are so many available resources to help people of all ages get an education, learning materials, and the safety equipment they need to be able to join the manufacturing workforce. We would be remiss if we didn't call out a few that Milliechel Ramirez was speaking about in this MFG Shake-Up episode such as Our Piece of the Pie, and the free tuition program at the CT State Community Colleges: https://buff.ly/4cQRX1z. YouTube: https://buff.ly/3y67DPF Podcast Website: https://buff.ly/46lUoH5 #manufacturing #MFGShakeUp #WomenInManufacturing #mentorship #seeherbeher

🎓 Thank you to Our Piece of the Pie and their amazing team for their unwavering support of youth like Ramellea Menns! Your dedication to nurturing young people from childhood through high school graduation truly makes a difference in setting them up for success. Thank you for embodying the spirit of collaboration and holistic support that helps Connecticut's youth reach their full potential. #Connecticut #Community #YouthEmpowerment

👉Today, Angel of Edgewood, Inc. had the honor of taking our Hartford Youth Service Corps/Our Piece of the Pie (OPP) students on an enlightening tour of the FOX61/CW20 studios. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Liz Barry Salvatore for her gracious invitation and insightful guidance, which educated our young adults on the inner workings of the news industry🎥. The students were thrilled to meet Keith McGilvery, Matt Scott, and Erika Arias who warmly welcomed them and took the time to take numerous pictures, making the experience even more memorable. Next, we headed over to Red Rock Tavern where we Don Mancini👉, the owner, treated our group of OPP/YSC students to lunch🍔. Don is a pillar of our community, whose unwavering dedication to philanthropy and service has made a significant impact on countless lives. Don's generosity and commitment to giving back have been evident since the inception of their family business. He has consistently supported numerous community initiatives, especially those benefiting children and youth. His kindness and generosity provided the students with not just a meal but an opportunity to feel valued and supported. Don's actions reflect his deep-rooted belief in nurturing the next generation and giving back to the community. 😇😇😇

We can't wait to celebrate the start of the school year with Angel of Edgewood, Inc.! Thank you for providing service learning opportunities for our youth and vital resources for the community.

✅In the spirit of community building, I had the pleasure to attend the 119k Comission Regional Meeting on July 23rd, 2024! ✅ An unspoken crisis that affects every town and city in Connecticut is currently underway. A startling 119,000 youth in the state are either disconnected or at risk. That represents one in five teenagers between the ages of 14 and 26 who are either unemployed or in danger of dropping out of school. With 119,000 futures at risk, there are 119,000 reasons to take immediate action. ✅In addition to this amazing meeting, one of my directors from Our Piece of the Pie, Girard Dawes, was a great addition to the conversation with his presentation on alternative educational settings with Opportunity Academy! ✅This encouraged me to speak on my postion as youth practitioner AND apart of the population in question! I will continue to everything I can to speck up with my peers and be empowered! ✅FELLOW YOUNG PEOPLE, YOU ARE WORTHY TO BR IN EVERY SPACE THAT YOU ENTER! #deionkelly #communitybuilding #youthadvocacy #peermentors Link: https://lnkd.in/e7YZi2Jd?