Minneapolis, MN (April 28, 2008)—For Opus Northwest, L.L.C. and the Opus Foundation today announced a $50,000 grant to Rebuilding Together Twin Cities for the rehabilitation and expansion of the Jerry Gamble Boys & Girls Club facility in North Minneapolis.

Rebuilding Together Twin Cities brings together the people, tools and supplies to repair and rehabilitate homes and community assets with the goal of creating safer, more economically viable neighborhoods. Working in partnership with Rebuilding Together Twin Cities, an estimated 100 Twin Cities Opus Northwest employees will volunteer their time and put hammers, saws and paintbrushes to work on May 31 in the latest in a series of regional community improvement projects undertaken around the country by subsidiaries of the Opus Group.

The project will expand the youth club’s entrance to accommodate the safe registration of some 200 Twin Cities boys and girls who attend Boys & Girls Club programs each day. Volunteer workers also will construct new "cubbies" for jackets and backpacks, re-carpet and paint the interior and spruce up exterior landscaping.

"This is an incredible opportunity for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities. Opus Northwest is making our dream of initiating a positive change to the Jerry Gamble facility a reality," said Terryl Kirksey, senior branch director of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities. "We are very appreciative of the generous financial support and volunteer hours attached to this project."

"The Opus Foundation and Opus Northwest employees are delighted to partner with Rebuilding Together Twin Cities and give back to our community by contributing the funding, design and construction expertise, and volunteer employee resources to revitalize and improve this valuable community asset," said John Solberg, president and chief executive officer of Opus Northwest, L.L.C. "Projects like this reflect our heritage and mission as a company and engage the passions and talents of our employees in a meaningful way."

The following subcontractors and vendors are contributing to the renovation of the Boys & Girls Club by donating considerable time and materials in order to further leverage Opus' grant: American Artstone, Anchor Block Company, A-1 Stripes, Inc., Atomic Recycling, LLC, Biffs, Inc., Brennhofer Drywall, Inc., Brin Contract Glazing, Cemstone Products Company, Damon Farber Associates, Electrician's Local Union 292, ESI Engineering Inc., Hardscape Construction, Inc., Heyer Engineering, Interface Carpet, JH Larson Company, Marsden Building Maintenance, Multiple Concepts Interiors, Inc., North Metro Landscaping, Inc., Northwest Asphalt, Inc., OlympiaTech Electrical Contractor, Rainbow Treecare, Serigraphics Sign Systems, Inc., The Sign Producers, Standard Iron, StyroTech, Inc., Swanson & Youngdale, Inc., and Wenzel-Plymouth Plumbing.

"Generous grants of money, time and talent from companies like Opus Northwest are what make it possible for Rebuilding Together Twin Cities to help rehabilitate and revitalize important community assets that serve people and families who live and work here," said Kathy Greiner, executive director of Rebuilding Together Twin Cities. "We are extremely grateful for this contribution and look forward to working with Opus Northwest and its employee volunteers to make the Jerry Gamble Boys & Girls Club a safer and more attractive place for youth in the North Minneapolis community."

About Opus Northwest, L.L.C.
Opus Northwest, L.L.C. is headquartered in Minneapolis, with offices in Denver, Kansas City, Portland, Seattle and St. Louis, and is one of five regional companies within the Opus Group. Opus Northwest has developed more than 83 million square feet and currently has 8.9 million square feet in planning or under development. The Opus Group, based in Minneapolis, is a $2.1 billion premier, full-service real estate development company with nearly 55 years experience. Specializing in office, industrial, retail, multifamily, government and institutional development, the Opus Group has completed more than 2,375 projects and 228 million square feet and currently has 34 million square feet in planning or development. Opus employs 2,100 people in 28 offices in the United States and Canada. A community steward since its inception, the Opus Group is committed to the long-term development of people and communities by contributing 10 percent of its pre-tax profits to community organizations.

About Rebuilding Together Twin Cities
Established in 1997, Rebuilding Together Twin Cities is the local chapter of the national organization Rebuilding Together. Borne of the spirit of neighbor helping neighbor to rebuild our community together, Rebuilding Together Twin Cities preserves affordable homeownership and transforms communities by helping low-income homeowners with critical repairs and modifications.

For more information contact:

Brittany Bayness
Opus
952-346-6117

Kathy Greiner
Rebuilding Together Twin Cities
651-776-4273