About Us

In 2008, a group of compassionate local citizens, deeply concerned about homelessness in our community, came together to form the Okaloosa/Walton Homeless Continuum of Care/Opportunity Inc. Their mission was clear: to coordinate efforts that would not only address homelessness but work toward eliminating it altogether. As part of this mission, they established Opportunity Place as a sanctuary for families and single women in need of shelter.

By 2015, the Continuum's leadership and stakeholders recognized the need for a more focused approach. The organization evolved, with the Continuum becoming the Homelessness and Housing Alliance (HHA) and the shelter emerging as its own entity—Opportunity Place, Inc. (OPI). Despite these changes, our mission has remained steadfast: to empower families and single women experiencing homelessness to become self-sufficient.

Since our founding, more than 4,000 children, their parents, and single women have found safety, support, and a pathway to success at Opportunity Place. But we are more than just a shelter—we are a family. A family built on the values of compassion, respect, generosity, and hard work. Our dedicated staff, volunteers, board members, and sponsor organizations are the heart of our work, making it not only possible but deeply rewarding and even joyful. Together, we create a space where hope is restored, and lives are rebuilt.