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The Opportunity Alliance
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Nonprofit community action agency delivering integrated services
The Opportunity Alliance
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Nonprofit community action agency delivering integrated services
Overview
The Opportunity Alliance is a non-profit community action agency serving Cumberland County, Maine, coordinating programs to help individuals and families build stable lives. It uses a wrap-around, holistic approach across four pillars—Behavioral Health & Wellness, Community Well-Being, Childcare & Early Childhood Education, and Poverty & Economic Mobility—with services like Maine Crisis Line/988, 211 Maine, residential treatment, homelessness prevention, heating assistance, Head Start, and WIC. It is funded by grants, public funding, and donations, and it uses data-driven, trauma-informed care to measure impact and ensure quality. Its goal is to reduce poverty, increase stability, and create economic mobility for people and communities, with statewide reach for some programs and deep local roots dating back to 1965.
About The Opportunity Alliance
Industries
Data & Analytics
Social Impact
Education
Healthcare
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
South Portland, Maine
Founded
1965
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The Office of Head Start awarded TOA $13.3 million through June 30, 2028.
- TOA's crisis infrastructure stays relevant as Maine expands 988 and community-based response.
- Partnerships like Hannaford and Lake Region High School's 2025 food closet broaden TOA's reach.
What critics are saying
- TOA settled federal and Maine claims on May 23, 2025 over drug-testing reimbursement.
- The Provider Labs case exposes compliance weakness across Medicaid billing and vendor oversight.
- A major federal grant expires June 30, 2028; Head Start funding loss would cripple operations.
What makes The Opportunity Alliance unique
- TOA runs Maine Crisis Line/988 statewide, answering 3,835 weekly calls in July 2026.
- It combines crisis, housing, Head Start, and WIC services under one Cumberland County agency.
- Joseph Everett has led TOA for over two decades, preserving deep local relationships.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)
Tuition Reimbursement
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Family Planning Benefits
Fertility Treatment Support
Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Stock Options
Company Equity
Phone/Internet Stipend
Home Office Stipend
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Education allowance
Adoption Assistance
Childcare Support
Elder Care Support
Relocation Assistance
Employee Referral Bonus
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Medical benefits
Dental and Vision insurance options
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About The Opportunity Alliance
Industries
Data & Analytics
Social Impact
Education
Healthcare
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
South Portland, Maine
Founded
1965
The Opportunity Alliance is Hiring for 53 Jobs on Simplify!
Find jobs on Simplify and start your career today