Home | Programs | Benefits Calculator | Jobs | Contact | Español Agency Timeline 1964 President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Economic Opportunity Act on August 20th signaling the beginning of the 'War on Poverty'. New Opportunities for Waterbury, Inc. is incorporated on December 11th. 1970 New Opportunities begins operation of its first childcare program. 1977 New Opportunities relocates its headquarters to its current location on North Elm Street in Waterbury. The Energy Assistance program is established. The Head Start, Community Services and Research, Development & Planning divisions are established. 1979 James H. Gatling, Ph.D. is named Chief Executive Officer (CEO). 1984 New Opportunities establishes the Afro-Latin-Indian Scholarship fund. New Opportunities is presented with the Energy Innovation Award by the State of Connecticut and the U.S. Department of Energy. The Elder Services division is established. The Meals On Wheels program is established. 1986 New Opportunities Early Childhood Education division is established. 1987 The 1st Annual Holiday Toy Drive is held. 1988 The Energy Assistance program evolves and becomes the foundation of an Energy Services division. 1989 New Opportunities celebrates its 25th anniversary. 1990 The 1st Annual Walk for Warmth is held. 1991 The Home Based Family Services division is established. 1994 The Justice and Housing Services divisions are established. 1995 The 1st Annual Bobby Bonds Memorial Scholarship Golf Classic is held. 1999 New Opportunities finalizes construction and opens the Muriel H. Moore Child Development Center. 2000 New Opportunities for Waterbury, Inc. changes its name to New Opportunities, Inc. 2005 New Opportunities establishes the Meriden Black Expo Scholarship fund. 2008 New Opportunities surpasses $500,000 in total scholarship awards. 2010 The Afro-Latin-Indian Scholarship fund celebrates its 25th Anniversary. New Opportunities launches the New Opportunities Economic Development Corporation. 2011 New Opportunities Early Childhood Education celebrates its 25th Anniversary. 2012 New Opportunities Holiday Toy Drive celebrates its 25th Anniversary. 2014 New Opportunities celebrates its 50th Anniversary. New Opportunities Walk for Warmth celebrates its 25th Anniversary, hosts first 5K run. BACK TOP Programs & Services Get Started Take Action News & Events About Us About New Opportunities Agency Timeline Locations Communities We Serve Jobs Board of Directors Leadership Service Units Partners Affiliates Annual Reports Fact Sheet Videos Office Closings STAY CONNECTED Enter your email address below to signup for our e-newsletter. LEARN ABOUT US! Watch as Dr. Gatling talks about our agency and what differentiates us. View on YouTube » COMMUNITY. COMPASSION. COLLABORATION. YouTube | Privacy Policy | | Waterbury Office 232 North Elm Street Waterbury, CT 06702 T: (203) 575-9799 Meriden Office 55 West Main Street Meriden, CT 06451 T: (203) 639-5060 Torrington Office 59 Field Street Torrington, CT 06790 T: (860) 482-9749 View all Locations » View all Programs » Spanish / Español » Albanian / Shqip » Pay Online » Unsubscribe » Site Feedback »