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Empowering Youth To Succeed in education, employment, and life

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The OPP path to success is through Personal Development, Academic Achievement, and Workforce Readiness.

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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Youth are paired with a Youth Development Specialist (YDS). Together, they identify their goals and create an individualized success plan.

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Academic Achievement

Offering students support in their educational journey through student-centered, project-based learning and post-secondary opportunities. 

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Workforce Readiness

Youth learn how to get and keep a job through service-learning projects, internships, and job placement.

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OPP serves over 1,000 young people in the Greater Hartford, CT area giving them the opportunity to discover the great futures they deserve!

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Over the past few years, I’ve learned a lot at OPP. I learned the value of time and how to be punctual. I’ve learned a lot about myself and that I’m a hands on learner. Doing lawn care and snow removal with the Youth Service Corps, I learned how to use a snow blower and how to operate different equipment. Now, because I learned that skill, I help out at home. It’s given me confidence. I know that I am reliable and hardworking. I take pride in my job and honestly, it’s fun. I love working with OPP. I tell all of my friends about OPP. It’s the best place to be!

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Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 At Our Piece of the Pie, we believe that true empowerment starts with creating an environment where every young person feels seen, supported, and free to be their authentic self. This month, and every month, we celebrate the vibrant diversity of our Hartford community. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging because our mission to empower youth thrives when everyone has the confidence to show up exactly as they are. Join us in celebrating love, identity, and the power of being yourself. Happy Pride! #OurPieceOfThePie #OPP #HartfordPride #PrideMonth #LoveIsLove #HartfordCT #YouthEmpowerment

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Congratulations to our President and CEO Hector Rivera! Tonight Hector is being inducted to the Weaver High School Hall of Fame, being recognized and celebrated among other honorable weaver alumni. We congratulate him on this achievement and many years of being an active member of the Hartford community. We would also like to thank his alma mater Weaver High School for recognizing his continued commitment to giving back to the city. #OnceaBeaverAlwaysABeaver #HartfordExcellence #WeaverBeaver #WeaverHallOfFame #OPP

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Same mission, different handle! You can now find us on instagram @opp_ct! 🟠 Follow along as we continue empowering youth to succeed! #opp #ourpieceofthepie #communityimpact #youthempowerment

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Financial literacy in action! 💸 On March 16, representatives from KeyBank joined our Opportunity Academy students to talk about the importance of bank accounts. Thank you for pouring into our future leaders! #FinancialCapabilities #OpportunityAcademy #YouthEmpowerment #FinancialLiteracy #StudentSuccess #CommunityImpact #OurPieceofthePie

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We’re excited to share that our Financial Capabilities team is hosting the next quarterly OPP Bank Fair on Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 1–5 PM at 20–28 Sargeant St, Hartford, CT 06105! Join us for the opportunity to open your first checking and/or savings account on-site with youth-friendly banks. 🎉 Raffles, prizes, music, and fun activities will be available for all youth who attend and participate. Be sure to bring the items listed on the flyer, and contact us with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there! #OurPieceOfThePie #OPP #FinancialCapabilities #BankFair #FinancialLiteracy

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Ready to launch your brand, business or organization while supporting Hartford's future leaders? 🚀 Introducing OPP-POINT PRINTING, a custom apparel social enterprise/youth business powered by the collaboration between Our Piece of the Pie (OPP) and the Hartford Youth Service Corps (YSC). When you order from us, you aren't just getting high-quality gear; you are investing in the young people of Hartford as they learn screen printing, build real-world skills, and develop as community leaders. Check out our Service Offerings: 👕 Full-Service Custom T-Shirts & Sweatshirts (various styles and colors) 🔥 Heat Press & Direct-to-Garment (DTG) Options ⏱️ Fast Local Orders (direct-to-door delivery) Support youth-led social enterprise/youth business and let's create something together! 📞 Call 860-761-7300 or email customprints@opp.org for a quote. #HartfordYouthServiceCorps #YSC #SocialEnterprise #YouthBusiness #YouthEmpowerment #CustomApparel #OPP #HartfordHasIt #ScreenPrinting

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Our Piece of the Pie Wishes you a Happy Earth Day! #Earthday2026 #OPP #OurPieceofthePie #CommunityImpact

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*NEW LOCATION* OPP's Career and College Fair is FEW DAYS AWAY! The event will now take place at Hartford Communities That Care Inc. 2550 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06114. Join us this Thursday April 16 and explore the opportunity to connect with employers, colleges, and organizations ready to help you take the next step toward your goals. We hope to see you there! #opp #CommunityImpact #ourpieceofthepie #careerready

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Brittany Petrucci

Senior Director of Development 

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Brittany Petrucci joined Our Piece of the Pie (OPP) as Director of Development in March 2026. She is a nonprofit leader with a strong track record in fundraising, strategic growth, and building programs that expand access to opportunity for young people and communities.

Brittany brings extensive experience leading multi-department initiatives, managing complex budgets, and strengthening organizational infrastructure to drive measurable impact. Throughout her career, she has worked at the intersection of youth development, community safety, and systems change, supporting individuals and families navigating barriers related to violence, instability, and inequity. Her work is grounded in trauma-informed, equity-centered practices and informed by research on long-term outcomes related to youth adversity.

In her role at OPP, Brittany leads the organization’s development strategy, advancing efforts to increase philanthropic support, deepen donor and community engagement, and elevate OPP’s visibility. She is passionate about building meaningful partnerships that mobilize resources, close opportunity gaps, and ensure young people have the support and pathways needed to thrive.

Brittany earned her Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Central Connecticut State University and her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Forensic Psychology from the University of New Haven, along with a minor in Psychology and a Certificate in Victim Services Administration.