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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...
Opportunity House Celebrates Colonal’s 5 Year Anniversary
by Charlotte Jones | Mar 22, 2023 | Blog, Milestone Anniversary, News, People
Name: Colonal Department/Job Title: Shelter Staff Years of Service: 5 years 5 Fun Facts about Colonal Favorite food: Lasagna Favorite color: Blue Your dream vacation spot: Jamaica Favorite season of the year: Summer Hobby: Fixing computers What is your idea of the...
Opportunity House Celebrates Kolleen’s 10 Year Anniversary
by Charlotte Jones | Mar 21, 2023 | Blog, Milestone Anniversary, News, Second Street Learning Center
Name: Kolleen Department/Job Title: Learning Center Office Administrator/Bus Driver Years of Service: 10 years Family: My immediate family, parents, sister, nieces and nephews, but you’ll pretty much always find my now 6-year-old nephew attached to my hip. 5 Fun Facts...
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...
A Chance Encounter To Help The Homeless
by Charlotte Jones | Feb 24, 2023 | Blog, News
A box of cereal is a welcome item for someone facing food insecurity. Cereal can be a meal or a snack any time of the day or night. It is shelf stable and it’s a favorite of men, women, and children. Many cereals are fortified to improve their nutritional value. ...
Bibliophiles Welcome at OppShop For Great Books and Unique Finds
by Holly Wolf | Feb 22, 2023 | Blog, News
Bibliophile a person who collects or has a great love of books. Sandy Moyer certainly meets that description. A loyal OppShopper, Sandy enjoys spending time in the books section of OppShop. “I like the way they have the books separated by genre,” she noted. This...
Frank Grill Named Opportunity House Shelter Director
by Angela Haring | Feb 10, 2023 | Announcements, Blog, People, Uncategorized
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...
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...
Dori Bornstein Appointed as Chief People and Culture Officer
by Angela Haring | Feb 9, 2023 | Blog, Announcements, People
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...
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...
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Fractured Dreams and a New Promising Future
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 the outpatient surgery center to a local hospital to save […]