Special OPS Overcoming, Persevering and Shining

10/04/2026

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉

Tammy Mendoza, Kenzie Mauldin, Kathy G Arnold

09/30/2026

Special O.P.S. October 2026 gathering!

Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 3:00-5:30 PM.

Come enjoy music, karaoke, dancing, games and food with friends in a welcoming and inclusive space!

Participants are encouraged to dress up in their favorite Halloween costume! (But not mandatory!)

09/27/2026

🚗🏍️ WHAT AN AMAZING DAY! ❤️ 🏍️🚙

A HUGE thank you to everyone who helped make the Special O.P.S. Car Show Fundraiser such a wonderful success! We are incredibly grateful to announce that we raised OVER $1,100 for Special O.P.S.! 🎉🙌

From the beautiful cars, trucks, and motorcycles that filled the show to the amazing people who came out to support us, this event was truly something special.

❤️ Thank you to our sponsors for believing in our mission and helping make this event possible.

🏆 Thank you to all of our participants who brought out their incredible rides and shared them with our community.

💰 Thank you to every donor and supporter who gave, contributed, purchased, volunteered, or simply showed up to support Special O.P.S. Every dollar makes a difference!

🎪 And a very special THANK YOU to DFWCarShowInfo for hosting the event and giving Special O.P.S. the opportunity to be part of such an incredible day!

Your support helps us continue creating a place where adults with special needs can come together, build friendships, have fun, and simply be themselves. ❤️

From all of us at Special O.P.S.—thank you!

Dfwcarshowinfo
1st Professional Transmissions
Psychotic Racing
America's Best Sports Photography
Texas Best Dumpster Rentals
Can-Do Mobile Home Services
VFW Hershal L. Miller Memorial Post #9299
VFW auxiliary 9299

09/25/2026

🚗🔥 Rev Your Engines for a Great Cause! 🔥🏍️

Get ready, Alvarado! Special O.P.S. Adult Special Needs Group is bringing the fun, horsepower, and community spirit with our Charity Car, Truck & Bike Show! ❤️💙

📅 Saturday, September 26th
⏰ 10 AM–1 PM
🏁 Registration: 9–11 AM
📍 VFW Post 9299
6732 E. Highway 67, Alvarado, TX 76009

🏆 TOP 20 Awards!
💥 Dash plaques for the first 20 registered vehicles!
💰 $30 Entry

Come show off your car, truck, or bike, or just come out and enjoy an awesome day with some incredible rides, great people, and a fantastic cause!

🎶 Bring the family, bring your friends, and bring your love of cool cars! Every bit of support helps Special O.P.S. — Overcoming, Persevering & Shining continue creating fun, meaningful opportunities for adults with special needs. ❤️

A HUGE THANK YOU to all of our amazing sponsors and supporters who are helping make this event possible! 🙌

👉 SAVE THE DATE — SEPTEMBER 26TH!
🚘🏍️🚚 Come for the cars. Stay for the cause. Leave with a smile!

09/22/2026

We would like to thank Southern Joy Bakery and Bistro in Cleburne for catering our last event. The mesquite Grilled Chicken and Macaroni and Cheese was a hit!!!

09/21/2026

CAUTION ⛔️ Registration is to be paid on site the day of the event. Do not pay ahead to anyone that comments on our event saying it is to be done ahead of time. I have already deleted a Jeremy Ryan trying to do so!!!

🚗🔥 Rev Your Engines for a Great Cause! 🔥🏍️

Get ready, Alvarado! Special O.P.S. Adult Special Needs Group is bringing the fun, horsepower, and community spirit with our Charity Car, Truck & Bike Show! ❤️💙

📅 Saturday, September 26th
⏰ 10 AM–1 PM
🏁 Registration: 9–11 AM
📍 VFW Post 9299
6732 E. Highway 67, Alvarado, TX 76009

🏆 TOP 20 Awards!
💥 Dash plaques for the first 20 registered vehicles!
💰 $30 Entry

Come show off your car, truck, or bike, or just come out and enjoy an awesome day with some incredible rides, great people, and a fantastic cause!

🎶 Bring the family, bring your friends, and bring your love of cool cars! Every bit of support helps Special O.P.S. — Overcoming, Persevering & Shining continue creating fun, meaningful opportunities for adults with special needs. ❤️

A HUGE THANK YOU to all of our amazing sponsors and supporters who are helping make this event possible! 🙌

👉 SAVE THE DATE — SEPTEMBER 26TH!
🚘🏍️🚚 Come for the cars. Stay for the cause. Leave with a smile!

09/20/2026

More Than a Nonprofit: Breaking Barriers Through Community

At Special O.P.S., being a 501(c)(3) nonprofit means more than having an official tax designation. It means making a lasting commitment to serve the public good by creating opportunities for adults with special needs to be welcomed, included, and valued in their community.Special O.P.S. Overcoming,....

09/20/2026

🎉 Special O.P.S. 1st Year Celebration 🎉

What an incredible day of celebration, connection, and fun! As we marked the first anniversary of Special O.P.S., it was wonderful to see so many smiles, laughs, friendships, and great memories being made.

We are deeply grateful to every participant who brought such joy and energy to the celebration. A special thank-you goes to the caregivers and families whose support makes every activity possible, and to our amazing volunteers who generously gave their time, hearts, and helping hands to make this event a success.

This first year has been filled with meaningful moments, new friendships, and opportunities for our Special O.P.S. family to come together. We are so proud of what we have built together—and this is only the beginning!

Thank you for celebrating with us and for being part of the Special O.P.S. community. Here’s to many more years of fun, friendship, and unforgettable experiences! 💙

.P.S.

VFW Hershal L. Miller Memorial Post #9299
VFW auxiliary 9299
1st Professional Transmissions
America's Best Sports Photography
- Can-Do Mobile Home Services, Alvarado, TX

09/19/2026

🎃Start your Halloween night with the VFW Post 9299 in Alvarado with our Annual Trunk or Treat🎃

👉See flyer for details👇

This will be Special Needs friendly as well.

09/13/2026

Fun With a Purpose: Building Life Skills Through Connection

Learning life skills does not have to feel like a lesson or a chore. Sometimes the best learning happens while sharing a meal, playing a game, dancing to a favorite song, helping decorate for an event, or enjoying a conversation with friends. At Special O.P.S., fun and friendship can become meaningf...