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Donations

OPP serves over 1,000 young people in Greater Hartford giving them the opportunity to discover the great futures they deserve! You can make a difference in young people’s lives by supporting our vital work. Donate today to empower youth to succeed in education and employment.

Donations are accepted via credit card (securely through BlackBaud.com), PayPal, and check. Please make checks payable to Our Piece of the Pie, Inc.

Take the Next Step

Please contact Senior Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives Kim Johnson, Kim.Johnson@opp.org or 860.761.7347, to discuss how you can support OPP.

Sponsor

Visit OPP’s Events page to learn about our current sponsorship opportunities.

Gifts of Stock

For more information on donating stock to OPP, please contact Kim Johnson.

Planned Giving

Make a lasting gift by joining our legacy society. Consider including Our Piece of the Pie in your estate planning.  Your contribution can make great futures possible for countless youth for years to come. Consult with your financial advisor to discuss the full range of planned giving options, including gifts of retirement plans, remainder interest in property, and others. If you would like more information about making a lasting gift and joining our legacy society, please contact Kim Johnson.

In-Kind Donations

  • Clothes Betty’s Closet gives our youth the opportunity to take home suit, dresses, ties and shoes suitable for a job interview. Donate your “professional” wear today!
  • Art Supplies
  • Lawn Equipment (Rakes, snow shovels, lawnmowers, gloves, weedwhackers etc.) OPP youth provide all-season yard maintenance to Hartford’s homebound

TESTIMONIAL

I have come a long way from where I was. Thank you to ALL the staff members of Our Piece of the Pie for believing in me when everybody doubted me..

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Name

Kim Johnson

Senior Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives

ext. 7347

Kim Johnson joined Our Piece of the Pie (OPP) in January 2024. She has spent her career in the nonprofit sector. Kim brings over 35 years of experience in fund development, youth development, capacity building, and volunteer management. Most recently, Kim served as Chief Youth Development Officer and previously as Chief Development and Marketing Officer for LifeBridge Community Services in Bridgeport. She has also worked for United Way and multiple Girl Scout Councils. All of these organizations worked to increase the capacity and resilience of both the clients and communities they served. Kim is passionate about filling the opportunity gap for youth.

In her role as Senior Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives, Kim will use her experience and skills to increase OPP’s visibility as well as financial and community resources to support and expand our mission.

Kim earned her Master of Public Administration with a nonprofit concentration from Indiana University. She received her Bachelor of Science in Leisure Studies – Program Management from University of Illinois. She completed her certificate in Fund Raising Management with the Center of Philanthropy at Indiana University.