For over 14 years, OPUS for Person-to-Person has been a positive force for change in the local community. OPUS was formed when a group of 90 women met on a snowy Valentine’s Day to learn more about a local charity called Person-to-Person, and how they could play a part in its important work.

Person-to-Person is a non-profit organization that has dedicated over 40 years of service to helping others in Darien’s neighboring communities. Each year, tens of thousands of people receive assistance including food and clothing donations, scholarship grants, layettes for babies, living assistance loans, campership and more. Upon learning of all the wonderful ways in which Person-to-Person was helping people to improve their lives, OPUS for Person-to-Person was founded in order to build awareness and raise funds on a year-round basis for this meaningful charity. The name “OPUS” was chosen for the organization because of its Latin meaning, which is “great works.”

Since then, OPUS for Person-to-Person has grown to over 200 members. That founding core of women and the growing membership today have something in common. All have joined this organization to make a difference, and by so generously volunteering their time and effort, have allowed OPUS to live up to its mission statement and its Latin definition of “great works.” This pooling of talent has also ensured many successful and fun events that families from Darien and neighboring towns have come to expect and enjoy, year after year. To date, OPUS has raised over two million dollars for Person-to-Person. We are grateful for your ongoing enthusiasm, creativity and support. Keep up the great works!