About

Opportunity Project, Inc. was founded in 1993 by families whose sons had sustained serious brain injuries. Their goal was to fill a very significant gap in community services for individuals with brain injury. These families discovered that while excellent acute medical care and rehabilitation services were available, there was an absence of effective transitional and reintegration services within the community. Their extensive research resulted in the identification of a nationally recognized program – the Clubhouse model of community support. In 1993 Opportunity Project served 5 members. Since then it has served over 600 individuals affected by traumatic brain injury and their families. The demand for this community ...

The Clubhouse

Since 1993, OP’s primary focus has been the continued development of a creative and supportive environment that would meet the unique and varied needs of adults with brain injuries. The program founders identified the National Clubhouse Program Model of community reintegration. OP was the first and is still the only service delivery system of its kind in New Jersey. Each year the Clubhouse has been expanded and modified to meet the abilities and needs of our members, Empowering people with brain injury on a daily basis, our programs continue to enrich the lives of the thousands of supporters, families, friends, and members. ...

Donate

As a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, we rely on the support of donations to insure that people affected by brain injury have access to resources and services. Your contributions enable us to provide programs, prevention and awareness for people with brain injury. Learn about how you can contribute here. Please click here to donate now online. Thank you.

Volunteer

According to the CDC over 2.5 million people in the United States sustain a traumatic brain injury every year. There are an estimated 5.3 million Americans that live with long-term disabilities as a result of brain injury and millions more that suffer from the residual effects of less severe TBIs. The statistics are startling and prove there is a desperate need for organizations like Opportunity Project. A volunteer is a helper. There are many ways you can get involved around the Clubhouse… Raise awareness about traumatic brain injuries in your community. Call the Clubhouse to inquire about our Speakers’ Bureau. Participate in statewide ...

Contact

Opportunity Project, Inc. 60 East Willow Street, Millburn, NJ 07041 Tel 973-921-1000 Fax 973- 921-2007 Directions For Clubhouse information: Contact Michael Moran at 973-921-1000 x 140 or by email at mmoran@opportunityproject.org. For Vocational Program information: Contact Tom Shea at 973-921-1000 x 110 or by email at tshea@opportunityproject.org. For donations, tributes or event information: Contact Julie London at 973-921-1000 x 105 or by email at jlondon@opportunityproject.org. For all other inquiries kindly call the Clubhouse at 973-921-1000 GuideStar nonprofit reports and Forms 990 for donors, grantmakers and businesses GoodSearch - Search the web to support your charity. Also, find online coupons, coupon codes, deals, discounts and promo codes at GoodShop.

Mission

Opportunity Project is a member-driven organization that enables persons with brain injuries to improve: Self-Esteem Self-Determination Personal Growth Independence Vision Individuals impacted by brain injury are empowered to achieve their full potential. Opportunity Project will fulfill its mission and achieve its vision through a collaborative partnership among people with brain injury, their families, staff, and the community.