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Six New Year’s Goals for Us All

At Opportunity, we are putting the finishing touches on our personal resolutions and our big organizational goals for 2013. Here are six goals — both small and big — that will inspire us all. Feed more hungry people. Be nice to your mom. Learn a new skill. Educate the next generation. Be a good friend. Read more…

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What We’re Pinning: Words to Live By

What is it about a good quote that captures our attention and tugs at our heartstrings? Pinterest is full of quotes—some funny, some sad, and many are truly inspirational. So here’s a few of our favorite quotes we found on Pinterest this week. We hope they’ll inspire you too!

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What We’re Pinning: Our Favorite Global Recipes this Week on Pinterest

Pinterest is all about recipes. Finding them, sharing them, and then enjoying them are all part of the fun. Here are some of our favorite recipes from–or inspired by–a few of the countries where we work. Try some out and let us know what you think!

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What We’re Pinning: Our Top Picks This Week on Pinterest

Everybody on Pinterest has their favorite pins—ones that make you stop and think, move you to take action, or just make you smile. So each week we’re going to share our top picks with you. If they’re some of your favorites too, repin them and share with your friends!

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Have You Gotten Our Note? Volunteer Thank-You Day in the Office

Two weeks ago, two groups of  volunteers came by our office in Oak Brook–an afternoon and an evening shift–to help staff write thank-you notes to you. If you made a tribute patch this Mother’s Day on our Global Opportunity Quilt, you’ve probably already gotten a hand-written note from one of our wonderful volunteers. We’re all Read more…

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