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Veteran Breathes Easier at Opportunity House

by Holly Wolf | May 24, 2023 | Veteran, Announcements, Blog, Success Stories

Jim was living in Florida and enjoying the lifestyle that most dream of.  He was a very successful owner of a beach concession selling hot dogs, lemonade, soda, and other treats on the beaches of Wilber by the Sea, near Daytona Beach, Florida.  Life was good and he...
Fractured Dreams and a New Promising Future

Fractured Dreams and a New Promising Future

by Charlotte Jones | Mar 23, 2023 | Blog, News, Success Stories

In 2011, Henry reported to the hospital to undergo surgery that would stabilize his neck. A three-tier fusion was recommended to relieve his symptoms and restore his health. The surgery was successful, but Henry did not wake up from the anesthesia. He was rushed from...
Veteran Determined to be a Role Model for All His Children

Veteran Determined to be a Role Model for All His Children

by Holly Wolf | Feb 25, 2023 | Blog, News, Success Stories

He was walking on the streets with nowhere to go. He flagged down a police officer and asked, “You protect and serve, right?” The police officer answered “Yes.” Then he asked “Will you protect my wellbeing and serve me a ride to the Lebanon VA hospital.” The police...
Constructing a Stronger Future Himself After Leaving Opportunity House

Constructing a Stronger Future Himself After Leaving Opportunity House

by Holly Wolf | Feb 9, 2023 | Announcements, Blog, Success Stories, Uncategorized

When you first meet Marvin, you notice his towering height. When you talk to Marvin, you’ll notice his big heart. Growing up in Newark, New Jersey, Marvin lived with his mother and his two older sisters. In school, he liked math, gym, and woodshop. His father lived in...
Surrendering Chaos and Confusion for a New and Hopeful Future

Surrendering Chaos and Confusion for a New and Hopeful Future

by Holly Wolf | Jan 24, 2023 | Blog, News, Success Stories

Chaos was a staple in the household where Richard grew up. From an early age, he remembers being called a bad kid. From taking too many baby aspirin, to starting a fire at his home and significantly injuring a relative, Richard knew he wasn’t an ordinary kid. The...
Evolving Roles: From Student to Teacher to Parent

Evolving Roles: From Student to Teacher to Parent

by Holly Wolf | Dec 8, 2022 | Blog, People, Success Stories, Uncategorized

“I want to be the person a child can lean on when they feel like they have no one else to listen to them.” Today, as an assistant teacher at the Second Street Learning Center, Araika lives her purpose each day in the classroom. The classroom is familiar to Araika. ...
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