Category: Blog

Ending A Vicious Cycle of Abuse and Homelessness

Introduction In  midst of life's darkest shadows, there shines a glimmer of hope. Meet Jennifer*, a woman who has braved the unforgiving storms of addiction, abusive relationships, and homelessness, only to emerge stronger and more determined than ever before. Her...

Opportunity House Celebrates Core Value Champion: Scarlen

Opportunity House's core values drive our decisions and actions. We celebrate our team members who demonstrate these core values in their work. First name: Scarlen Department: Learning Center Core Value demonstrated: #6 We are committed to helping others Living our...

Opportunity House Celebrates Core Value Champion: Angela

Core Values drive our decisions and actions. We celebrate Opportunity House team members whose actions demonstrate our core values in action. Name: Angela Title:  Administrative Assistant Core Value demonstrated: #4 We are guided by the spirit of making an impact....

Opportunity House Celebrates Core Value Champions: Kiara

Core values are an essential part of our mission and culture at Opportunity House.  We celebrate team members whose work demonstrates our core values each day. Name: Kiara Title: Human Resource Generalist Core value demonstrated: #3 We know the power of going above...

Opportunity House Celebrates Core Value Champion: Julia

We recognize and celebrate our fellow team members who live and demonstrate our core values in their work each day at Opportunity House. First name: Julia Title:  Case Manager /Shelter  Core Value demonstrated: #1 We are passionate about empowering people to improve...

Opportunity House Celebrates Core Value Champion: Crystal

We celebrate our team members who live our core values and demonstrate it through their work at Opportunity House.  Name: Crystal Title:  Assistant Director of the Second Street Learning Center Core value demonstrated: #3 We know the power of going above and beyond...

Opportunity House Celebrates Core Value Champion: Clyde

At Opportunity House, we live our core values every day.  We're highlighting employees whose work demonstrated the core values that define our organization.  Name: Clyde Title:  Truck Driver/Warehouse Core Value #3:  We know the power of going above and beyond. Living...

Let go of C.R.A.P. this Spring

Vali  Heist is a professional organizer and owner of Thecluttercrew.com She shares her tips, tricks, and pointers on decluttering and organizing to improve your life. Spring has sprung and many people have dreamy thoughts of taking walks outside, planting flowers and...

Opportunity House Celebrates Maria’s 5 Year Anniversary

Name: Maria Department/Job Title: Learning Center Years of Service: 5 years Family: 3 children and 7 grandchildren  5 Fun Facts about Maria Favorite food: Seafood Favorite color: Royal blue Your dream vacation spot: Dubai Favorite season of the year: Summer Hobby:...

Decluttering, Downsizing, and Donating

We know we need to get rid of our stuff.  How do we start decluttering?  OppShop asked expert, Mary Clark, Founder and Co-Owner of Transition Connections, Inc., a Senior Move Management company located in Berks County, to share some tips on decluttering, downsizing,...