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Fatemeh Fakhraie named president of the Ophelia’s Place Board of Directors
Fatemeh Fakhraie has been named the new president of the Ophelia’s Place Board of Directors. She first joined the board in 2020 and will serve in the role for two years.
OP Announces Laura Sanchez as Incoming Executive Director
After 15 years of leadership and girl empowerment, Ophelia’s Place Executive Director Verna Wise Matthews is passing the leadership baton to OP’s vice president of programs and licensed professional counselor, Laura Sanchez. Sanchez will take over as executive director on Nov. 1.
Ophelia’s Place expands to Albany & Linn County
Tracy Berry of McKenzie River Broadcasting shares the great news that Ophelia's Place has opened a downtown location in Albany Oregon, expanding OP's empowerment services. Let’s listen.
Ready to open: Ophelia’s Place finds new footing in downtown Albany
On the corner of Fourth Avenue and Lyons Street in downtown Albany, Ophelia’s Place waits patiently to welcome youth girls, now, less than a week away.
Ophelia’s Place to Open Space for Girl Empowerment in Downtown Albany Soon
Albany-area girls ages 10-18 will soon have the opportunity to meet new friends, explore new interests, and connect with trauma-informed adults to help navigate the joys and challenges of their teen years.
Ophelia’s Place Receives Its Largest Single-Year Grant Ever
Ophelia’s Place received a $100,000 donation from Cigna Foundation - the largest single-year grant the youth-serving nonprofit has received outside of funding from its founder.