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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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Want to understand what 10 years of investment in young people makes possible? Start with Elijah. Elijah shows us what becomes possible when young people are given real opportunity and support over time. Ten years ago, HYSC started with a belief that when young people are given consistency, responsibility, and access to meaningful work, they can change the direction of their lives and contribute to the communities around them. Today, that belief is something we can see in real ways. When Elijah first connected with OPP, he was navigating barriers of housing instability and uncertainty about what came next. Through HYSC, he didn’t just gain experience, he became part of a community that helped him recognize his existing potential, build confidence, and begin to use his voice. Elijah went from Youth Ambassador to Co-Chair of our first Youth Leadership Council, where he used his leadership to shape conversations about what young people need and what their future can look like. Today, Elijah’s impact continues beyond HYSC as a Community Outreach Intern at the Asylum Hill Neighborhood Association, where he is actively contributing to his community using the skills, relationships, and leadership he deepened along the way. His story reflects something bigger… Over time, what was already there begins to show up more clearly as leadership, contribution, and a lasting presence in the community. This is what 10 years of the work has made possible, and it is what continues to grow forward. ⭐

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There's still time to make your gift go further!🏌️⛳️Birdies for Charity ends June 28th, don't miss the opportunity to increase your impact! Through Birdies for Charity, every donation made to OPP receives an additional 15% bonus, helping us continue empowering youth with the resources, support, and opportunities they need to succeed. Make your gift go further and support OPP today! #BirdiesForCharity #CommunityImpact #YouthDevelopment

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Over the past decade, in partnership with the City of Hartford, we have worked to create opportunities for youth to empower themselves, succeed in their education and careers, and serve their local communities. When we first began, we started with 236 youth enrolled. Today, we are proud to share that 2,773 youth have been part of the HYSC journey. This incredible growth reflects how much the program has evolved to serve more young people and deepen our capacity to create lasting change across our city. As we celebrate these past 10 years of impact, we are looking forward to the future and all the work still to come. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this decade-long mission to help our youth succeed. #HYSC #CommunityImpact #YouthDevelopment #HYSC10YearAnniversary #ServeTodayLeadTomorrow

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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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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.