by Holly Wolf | Jul 23, 2021 | Blog, News, Volunteer
“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 12, 2021 | Blog, News, Veteran, Volunteer
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, Volunteer
“You walk around in the woods looking for homeless people? Why would you do that?” Whenever I’m asked that question, the answer is always easy; because people really live there. Veterans, individuals with mental illness or substance abuse–they all deserve our...
by Holly Wolf | May 18, 2021 | Blog, Veteran, Volunteer
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 6, 2021 | Blog, Volunteer
One of the greatest business lessons students have learned this year is adaptability and flexibility. For full time dental hygienist and student, Deanna B., it was particularly challenging. She is completing her requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree in...
by Development Team | Oct 17, 2016 | Blog, News, Veteran, Volunteer
Every year, Reading Area Community College, otherwise known as RACC, holds RACCy Olympics in order to raise money for a local organization. The idea behind RACCy Olympics is to “learn through service” and assist the college’s local community “through...
