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...
Category: People
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...
Evolving Roles: From Student to Teacher to Parent
Introduction Araika's passion for making a difference in children's lives led her to become an assistant teacher at the Second Street Learning Center, where she once attended as a child. With a strong desire to provide emotional support and guidance to young learners,...
Kim Provides Ongoing Support To Create Long Term Housing Success for Clients
Many people know that Opportunity House provides shelter for homeless people in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Few know that Opportunity House provides permanent housing to many of our formerly homeless clients. The move from Opportunity House shelter to permanent...
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...
Providing Transportation to Appointments Is Essential for Good Health
Richard Kauffman is the Opportunity House driver who transports shelter clients to medical appointments in Berks County. Several times a month, Richard transports clients to the Lebanon VA Medical Center. Our Shelter Director, Frank Grill shares why transportation...
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...
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...
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...