Berks County Community Foundation announced Thursday that it has awarded a $26,200 grant to Opportunity House to renovate a loading dock to create a food pantry at the shelter at 430 N. Second St. The project will provide much-needed fresh produce, dairy, and meat to...
SECOND STREET LEARNING CENTER PLAN TO SUPPORT VIRTUAL LEARNING BEGINNING AUGUST 31, 2020 FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEARThe Second Street Learning Center has created a preliminary school plan for virtual learning for the children enrolled in our child care center. Our...
Effective Monday March 31, 2020, these are the policies Opportunity House will enforce during the Coronavirus COVID-19 Outbreak. Please recognize that the situation is fluid and these policies may be modified as needed. Thank you for your thoughts and support as...
Like many 7-year-olds, Javien Ortega wanted a puppy or kitten for Christmas. But Javien has cystic fibrosis, a hereditary disease that affects his lungs, his mother, Sara Vidot of Reading, said, and a pet is not advisable. Javien understood Santa might not be able to...
Several years ago, their eyes locked across the garden area where our clients relax. Kevin had arrived at the shelter first; Monica, a month later. It was love at first sight, and their feelings were definitely not encouraged. “You’re not supposed to date here,”...
