Opportunity House Names Chief Operating Officer Opportunity House named Alyssa Bushkie, Chief Operating Officer of the organization. She is the first chief operating officer in the organization’s history. A Berks County native, Alyssa graduated from Wilson High...
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Going Full Throttle Into A Slower Gear
Introduction Finding oneself in a position of homelessness can be a harrowing experience, leading individuals to seek refuge in emergency shelters like Opportunity House. This is the last resort for many who have faced evictions, lost relationships, or found...
Opportunity House Provides Individual and Group Counseling
Kim Long, MA, Clinical Counselor provides individual and group counseling to clients at Opportunity House. Kim has worked at Opportunity House for over 10 years and brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the challenges of being homeless. We asked Kim to...
The End Of the Road Turns At Opportunity House
Trigger Warning: This article contains references to suicide that may be disturbing to individuals. If you are feeling distressed and need to talk to a counselor, please call the Suicide and Crisis Hotline by dialing 988. Foreclosure, addiction, and failed marriages...
First Person Stories: I May Be Homeless Today But There Is Hope for Tomorrow
The Re:Creation Room is a safe space at Opportunity House for clients to share their thoughts and feelings on their journey from homeless. Jo'e Simons, program specialist facilitates Table Talk Tuesday in the Re:Creation room. Table Talk Tuesday gives clients the...
Helping Veteran Recover From Military Trauma
Trigger Warning: This post contains adult themes and may be triggering to individuals who have experienced sexual trauma or suicidal thoughts. If you are having thoughts of suicide or have experienced Military Sexual Trauma, please see the resources below. Your...
Tatiana Cardona Named Director of The Second Street Learning Center
Tatiana Cardona has been named Director of The Second Street Learning Center at Opportunity House according to Modesto Fiume, President of Opportunity House. Tatiana started her career at Second Street Learning Center in 2007 as a part time teacher assistant and...
Making It Their Home
For Daisy* and her daughter Damski*, they know that the little things that turn an apartment into a home. From the colorful loveseat and chair to the tastefully enhanced kitchen decor, Daisy turned their new apartment into a warm and welcoming home. Their journey to...
Denise Harner named Director of Retail Operations for Opportunity House
Denise Harner has been named Director of Retail Operations at Opportunity House. In this role she is responsible for its retail thrift store, OppShop and its warehouse. A native of Parker City, Indiana, Denise graduated from Monroe Central High School. She studied...
Veteran Uses His Skills in Ukraine
He feels like he’s living in luxury. This Army Veteran is enjoying life as a father to a 3 year old and husband to his Ukrainian wife. His everyday life is routine and calm–and Tyler celebrates that gift of every day. As the son of a Vietnam Marine, the grandson of a...