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Opus Foundation Grants Support Food Services

5.14.20 | Blog Post

Over 30 nonprofits in all of our markets are providing food to the vulnerable with the support of the Opus Foundation.

Mike Robinson, Opus Foundation Support Loaves & Fishes

5.12.20 | Blog Post

Mike Robinson is a regular volunteer at the Chicagoland nonprofit that provides a food shelf and more.

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Opus Foundation Awards Denver Inner City Parish Emergency Response Grant

5.7.20 | Blog Post

Denver Inner City Parish has quickly pivoted to supporting the community’s most urgent and life-sustaining needs: food, safety and security.

Opus Foundation Makes COVID-19 Emergency Response Grants

5.5.20 | Blog Post

The Foundation is supporting nonprofits that are pivoting to better serve the most vulnerable in our communities.

Vesi North Loop Multifamily Receives Safety Recognition

4.21.20 | Blog Post

The Minneapolis development received MNSHARP Construction Certification. It’s our sixth jobsite to receive the recognition.

Farewell from Dave Bangasser on his Retirement

4.6.20 | Blog Post

With changing plans ahead of him, Dave retired as President & CEO of Construction on April 2. Read on for his words of inspiration and thoughts on his time at Opus.

Entrance of Rock Creek Logistics Center in Illinois by Opus

In the News: March 13, 2020

3.13.20 | Blog Post

Industrial, student housing, residential and institutional developments and promotions are in this week's news.

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Celebrating International Women’s Day

3.9.20 | Blog Post

International Women’s Day is a “global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.” We’re sharing insights from three leading women at Opus!

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Celebrating Our Women in Construction

3.4.20 | Blog Post

During Women in Construction Week, we’re proud to share insights from our own women in construction and project management about their careers.

Opus Foundation Supports Project for Pride in Living’s Career Readiness & Housing Stability

2.26.20 | Blog Post

Recently, the Foundation awarded the Minneapolis-based nonprofit with a $50,000 Impact Fund grant to support career-readiness training with housing stability to provide positive outcomes for residents with low incomes.

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Denver’s Environmental Learning for Kids Evaluates Programs with Foundation Grant

2.24.20 | Blog Post

A recent $25,000 grant to the Denver nonprofit will allow them to evaluate the impact of effectiveness of their four programs.

Impact Fund Grant Helps Upper Room Secure NAEYC-Accreditation

2.19.20 | Blog Post

In addition to enhancing communities by delivering exceptional buildings, we make it our business to support organizations that are making neighborhoods better places to live, work and raise families.

Ascend Five Points South UAB Student Living Development

In the News: February 14, 2020

2.14.20 | Blog Post

A student housing development and promotions are in this week's news.

Opus Foundation Awards $635k to Impactful Nonprofits

2.12.20 | Blog Post

In December the Opus Foundation awarded nearly $635,000 to 14 impactful nonprofit organizations, supporting early childhood education, workforce development, youth development and community revitalization.

Girls on the Run-Chicago Empowered 10,000+ Girls with 2018 Building Community Award

2.10.20 | Blog Post

Almost two years ago, Girls on the Run–Chicago (GOTRC) won the Building Community Award. GOTRC is furthering its mission of inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy and confident.