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. . Opportunity House has been helping the homeless population of Berks County, PA, since 1984. Each year we provide emergency shelter to nearly 500 men, women, infants, children, families, and Veterans who experience homelessness. Our Second Street Learning Center offers Keystone 4 Star quality early learning for children from 6 months to 13 years old. This vital resource allows parents to work or go to school to provide a more stable income for their family.

Our Reuse Recycle Program offers affordable items at our retail thrift store, OppShop. Items that are unsalable are recycled reducing waste and diverting over 1,000,000 pounds from the landfill each year.

Thanks to the ongoing and generous support of our donors, Opportunity House continues to serve the most vulnerable in the greater Reading, PA area.

The resources below provide additional information about Opportunity House and our services. Browse our website to learn more or get in touch with us at 610-374-4696 ext, 221.

SUCCESS STORY

When a Portable Toilet Becomes Home–Opportunity House

Imagine sleeping in a public portable toilet stall. For most, the thought would be unimaginable. For Michael, it offered a sense of security and a measure of protection from the elements. He managed to sleep in the stall and find some solace there. When he needed to take care of his personal hygiene, he was […]