Each year, Opportunity House provides emergency shelter for homeless Veterans. The scars of war last far beyond their service and can impact their daily lives. Opportunity House provides a safe place for homeless Veterans to sleep, receive hot meals, showers, and...
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Women Need Bras
This is a guest post from Michelle Conway, MBA, Executive Director of Student and Client Services at Alvernia University's O'Pake Institute. Michelle is collecting sports bras for homeless women at Opportunity House and shares what motivated her to take on this...
S.M.I.L.E for Life
What are the skills clients need to become and remain stably housed? The S.M.I.L.E program offers life skills and other essential tools to help clients succeed after they leave Opportunity House. S.M.I.L.E stands for skills to master independent living and...
40 Years of Moving Forward
In 2024, we’ll celebrate our 40th anniversary of helping the homeless in Reading and Berks County, Pennsylvania. While it’s nostalgic look back at all we’ve accomplished since 1984, we look forward to new ways to expand our program and enhance our services. This year...
Frank Grill Named Opportunity House Shelter Director
Opportunity House named Frank Grill, Shelter Director of the Organization. Frank graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. He also received his Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from Penn State. Frank has had a diverse...
Dori Bornstein Appointed as Chief People and Culture Officer
Opportunity House Appoints Dori Bornstein as Chief People and Culture Officer. Opportunity House named Dori Bornstein as Chief People and Culture Officer for the organization. She is the first person to hold this title in the organization’s history. Dori graduated...
Opportunity House Announces 21st Annual Souper Bowl
Opportunity House announces the 21st annual Souper Bowl on Monday, January 30, 2023 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel located at 701 Penn Street, Reading, Pennsylvania. Tickets can be purchased here. This annual event begins with a Preview Party...
Welcoming Them On Their First Night At Opportunity House
For many, Opportunity House stands as the last resort, a beacon of hope when life takes an unexpected turn. Whether evicted from their homes, escaping from a troubled relationship, or simply facing an uncertain future, our doors open wide to those seeking refuge and...
Alyssa Bushkie Named Chief Operating Officer at Opportunity House
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...
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...