Attend an Event
Wine, Women & Shoes – June 9th, 2026
SAVE THE DATE for WINE WOMEN AND SHOES – Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading
Interested in fashion, shopping, shoes or wine? We are already working on Wine, Women and Shoes 2026 and would love to have you join our team!
There are many ways for you to help us out at Opportunity House’s largest fundraiser for women in Berks County. We have 12 volunteer committees for this event, including: Decor, Fashion Show, Culinary, Vintners, Silent Auction, Shoe Guys and more. If you would be interested in being part of this great event please contact us for more information!
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Stacy Perlaki, Director of Development
Email: sperlaki@opphouse.org or phone: 570-640-6986
Golf Event – Save the Date for 2026
Come join us for the 2026 Golf Tournament to support Opportunity House
Save the Date – June 22, 2026
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
• Stacy Perlaki, Development Director
• Email: sperlaki@opphouse.org or phone: 610-374-4696, ext. 231
Garden Party Event 2026
2026 GARDEN PARTY EVENT
Every year Opportunity House has a Garden Party and pitches a huge tent in the grass next to our community garden. This party celebrates our clients’ harvest and the hard work of our volunteers, and includes a free dinner with live music. Join the Opportunity House family as we thank the garden’s supporters and celebrate the bounty grown by our clients and neighborhood gardeners.
When: September, 2026 (Date to be announced!)
Where: Community Garden across from Opportunity House (Beech Street at North Second Street)
Cost: FREE – Meal Courtesy of the Penn State Master Gardeners and Reformation Lutheran Church
To reserve your seat(s), please RSVP. And bring a dish to share if you wish!
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Kris Batista, Development Specialist
Email: kbatista@opphouse.org or phone: 610-374-4696, ext. 234
Souper Bowl 2026
SOUPER BOWL 2026 – SAVE THE DATE!
Come pick your own pottery and sample all the soups!
When: Monday, February 2, 2026 – 4:30 Preview Admission / 5:30 General Admission
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Reading
Tickets go on sale 1/1/2026
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION or for SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, PLEASE CONTACT:
• Stacy Perlaki, Director of Development
• Email: sperlaki@opphouse.org or phone: 610-374-4696, ext. 231
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