Opportunity Camp represents a unique partnership of government, business, Church and community leaders dedicated to serving the disadvantaged children of Contra Costa County.
Contra Costa County
Opportunity Camp works directly with the to provide free camperships to children who truly need it. No camper is discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, sex, belief, national origin, or handicap. For information regarding East/Central or West County, please contact: Ann Struthers Coordinator.
Volunteer and Emergency Services Team in Action (VESTIA, Inc.), a non-profit corporation composed completely of volunteers, raises money and obtains donated goods and services to provide supplemental support to clients when no other resources are available.
Programs include: Ready-to-Work Clothes Closet with multiple county locations to provide business and interview attire; Attitude and Image Employment Seminars and Workshops; Project Ready-to-Learn provides backpacks and school supplies to low income children and youth; Angel Tree and Toys for Our Tots provides holiday gifts to low income and foster youth; College Education Scholarships and Computers; Food Bank and holiday assistance; Cultural Outreach Program provides special events tickets to foster children and caregivers; Campership Program; and, Season of Sharing provides funding for emergency housing and critical assistance services. Donations also may include furniture, layettes, transportation, medical care and mentoring services.
Church
Since it's founding in 1969, Opportunity Camp has worked closely with the Church of Christ. Opportunity Camp is staffed annually by over 130 volunteers, many of whom are Christians from the Church of Christ. Our volunteers come from across the United States to serve the children through this program. These churches include:
Business
Opportunity Camp is fortunate to receive the help and support of numerous business leaders in Contra Costa County and nationwide.
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Opportunity Camp exists to address the social, spiritual, and emotional needs of the disadvantaged children
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| All donations are tax deductible. Tax ID:#94-2796355 |
