Antioch, CA – Charity Navigator recently nominated Antioch-based nonprofit Opportunity Junction for a national Community Choice Award.
Charity Navigator, considered the nation’s largest and most influential nonprofit evaluator, announced the nominees on National Nonprofit Day, Aug. 17. Voting will take place from Aug. 17 through Aug. 27, and the public can participate here: bit.ly/43xTazb.
Brianna Robinson, President and CEO of Opportunity Junction said, “We are deeply grateful for this nomination and the continued support from our community of supporters and partners. Opportunity Junction remains committed to helping motivated Contra Costa County job seekers develop the skills and confidence to launch careers that lead to financial security.”
The nomination arrived shortly after Opportunity Junction earned a 100% perfect rating across all four of Charity Navigator’s “beacons,” which include impact and results, accountability and finance, culture and community, and leadership and adaptability. Out of 1.6 million nonprofits evaluated across the United States, only 28 were recognized with a perfect 100% rating, solidifying Opportunity Junction as one of the best in the nation.
The Community Choice Awards will have one winner in each size-based category: small, medium, large, and super. Opportunity Junction was nominated in the large category. The determination of the winners will be based on the total number of votes received. The winners will be officially announced on Sept. 27.
To cast your vote and support Opportunity Junction in the Community Choice Awards, please visit bit.ly/43xTazb and follow the voting instructions.
About Opportunity Junction
Opportunity Junction, based in Antioch, California, provides no-cost business and health care career training, job placement assistance, career counseling, and alumni support. The organization’s mission is to help motivated Contra Costa County job seekers develop the skills and confidence to launch careers that lead to financial security. Since 2000, the organization has helped more than 1,500 launch careers!
About Charity Navigator
Founded in 2002, Charity Navigator is a 501(c)(3) organization that guides intelligent giving with the nation’s largest, most comprehensive charity evaluation tool. The organization helps donors easily identify U.S.-registered charities making a difference on the issues they care about most while helping charities better understand their donors, deliver on impact, and increase awareness and funding. Learn more at charitynavigator.org.
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