Through our group home and day program services, Opportunity Awaits empowers adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live with dignity, purpose, and independence—providing support that honors each person's unique potential. Located in Gastonia, NC, we serve Gaston County and the surrounding region.
About Opportunity Awaits
Opportunity Awaits empowers adults with disabilities to live meaningful, independent lives in their communities. Through personalized group home and day program services, we support each individual's unique abilities, goals, and aspirations.
Founded by the late Dr. Edward Sadler Jr., former Superintendent of Gaston County Schools and his son, the late Edward “Trey” Sadler III, our organization was born from a critical need Dr. Sadler witnessed throughout his career in education. He saw that support for individuals with disabilities often disappeared after graduation, leaving families without resources and young adults without pathways to independence.
Dr. Sadler's legacy lives on in our commitment to providing the structure, support, and opportunities that allow adults with disabilities to discover their potential and participate fully in community life.
Our Services
Group Homes
Our group homes provide a safe, supportive environment where residents build independence while being part of a nurturing community. Trained staff provide personalized assistance with daily living, health management, and skill development. Each home fosters dignity, autonomy, and belonging—helping individuals thrive at their own pace while working toward personal goals.
Day Support Programs
Our Day Support Programs offer engaging activities in a structured community setting outside the home. Participants develop self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills through individualized and group activities. Programs coordinate with therapies outlined in each support plan to maximize functional independence. Transportation to and from home is included.
Alternative Family Living (AFL)
AFL places individuals in a family home setting where they become active participants in household and community life. Residents receive support with daily activities, health needs, appointments, and developing social skills that promote independence. AFL combines the warmth of family life with personalized support that empowers community engagement.
Respite
Respite Services provide periodic support and relief to the primary caregiver(s) from the responsibility of caring for the participant. This service enables the primary caregiver to meet or participate in planned or emergency events, and to have planned time for him/herself and/or family members. Respite may include in and out-of-home services, inclusive of overnight, weekend care, emergency care (family emergency based or at home crisis).
Supported Living
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4A flexible partnership that enables a person to live in their own home, with supervision, support and responsibility of the person and agency. This service includes direct assistance as needed with activities of daily living, household chores essentials to health and safety. Allowing for individual budget management, attending appointments, and interpersonal/social skills, to enable the individual to live in a home in the community.
Supported Employment
Supported Employment provides assistance with choosing, acquiring, and maintaining a job for participants ages 16 and older, for whom competitive employment has not been achieved, and/or has been interrupted or intermittent. Pre-job training/education and development activities to prepare a participants to engage in meaningful work-related activities which may include career/job shadowing, assistance in training, preparation, mock job interview skills, and assistance with job retention.
Get in Touch
Opportunity Awaits, Inc.
760 A North New Hope Rd
Gastonia, NC 28054
Hours
Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Sat – Sun Closed