by Holly Wolf | Jul 23, 2021 | Blog, SSVF
“We want to help Veterans.” We love getting those calls from churches, civic groups, and individuals who want to provide helping hands for Veterans at Opportunity House. Each year, churches like St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Orwigsburg, PA fulfill... by Holly Wolf | Jul 20, 2021 | Blog, SSVF
Karl M.* is determined to get back on his feet. This veteran is saving his hard-earned money to secure a brighter future. His life has been a series of setbacks, wrong turns, and disappointments. That has not stopped him from wanting a better life for himself. Kim... by Holly Wolf | Jul 12, 2021 | Blog, SSVF
On a warm day in May, I was walking up and down Main Street in Schuylkill Haven, conducting outreach. I was popping in to any store or business that was open in attempt to provide them with information about Supportive Services for Veteran Families in Schuylkill... by Holly Wolf | Jun 7, 2021 | Blog, SSVF
“You walk around in the woods looking for homeless people? Why would you do that?” by Victoria Spitler, MSW, Case Manager, Supportive Services for Veteran Families, Schuylkill County. Whenever I’m asked that question, the answer is always easy; because people really... by Holly Wolf | May 18, 2021 | Blog, SSVF
They looked like typical school boys playing baseball or soccer for Blue Mountain High School in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania. They were young, energetic, and ambitious. Two of this group of tight-knit friends started their own lawn mowing business. They promised to be... by Holly Wolf | May 12, 2021 | Blog, SSVF
As one of 10 siblings, James D. looked out for his siblings especially after losing his mother when he was just 12 years old. After high school, he was looking for a new adventure. This York, Pennsylvania native visited an Army recruiter with a friend and they both... 