Eastern Connecticut Services

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OPP’s Eastern CT youth center, located at 114 New Park Ave in Franklin, serves youth (14-24) who are or have been involved with the CT Department of Children and Families from across the region. DCF referral required.

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

Personal, academic, and employment goal setting
Healthy Habits: Life Skills and Financial Capabilities
Options to learn and progress through alternative education opportunities, tutoring and homework help

Contact Jessica Garcia at Jessica.Garcia@opp.org for more information.

TESTIMONIAL

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.

- Najay

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE & YOUTH CENTER

20-28 Sargeant Street Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 761-7300
Fax: (860) 297-0174

YOUTH CENTER in eastern CT

114 New Park Ave
Franklin, CT 06254
(860) 761-7300
E-Fax: (860) 955-1008

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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.