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Ed’s Story Of Resilience and Renewal–Opportunity House
Ed's Story: A Journey of Resilience and Renewal Ed worked at a cough drop factory, carefully monitoring the machinery that wrapped each drop. After his long 12-hour shifts, he returned to the mobile home he shared with his aging mother. “I moved in to help her as she...
Alvin’s Story: From Despair to Gratitude –Opportunity House
Alvin was never afraid of hard work. After growing up in Douglassville, Alvin began his career at Gudebrod in Pottstown. When the plant closed, he began working at Stanley Flagg. Eventually, he got a job loading trucks at Boscov’s Department Store. Alvin always...
Yesseina Vasquez Named Director of Patton Avenue Learning Center
Yessenia Vasquez Named Director of the Patton Avenue Learning Center Reading, PA – Opportunity House announced the appointment of Yessenia Vasquez as Director of the Patton Avenue Learning Center. A lifelong advocate for children and education, Vasquez is a proud...
Adrian Perez-Roman Appointed Director of S.M.I.L.E Program–Opportunity House
Opportunity House Announces Adrian Perez-Roman as New Director of S.M.I.L.E. Program Reading, PA – April 29, 2025 — Opportunity House announced the appointment of Adrian Perez-Roman as the new Program Director of S.M.I.L.E. — Skills to Master Independent Living and...
Emily Cumens Named Assistant Director of Patton Avenue Learning Center–Opportunity House
Opportunity House is pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Cumens as the new Assistant Director of the Patton Avenue Learning Center. Emily brings a strong background in early childhood education and leadership to her new role.
Yesseina Vasquez Named Director of Patton Avenue Learning Center
Yessenia Vasquez Named Director of the Patton Avenue Learning Center Reading, PA – Opportunity House announced the appointment of Yessenia Vasquez as Director of the Patton Avenue Learning Center. A lifelong advocate for children and education, Vasquez is a proud...
Garden Party Event 2026
Join the Opportunity House family as we thank the garden’s supporters and celebrate the bounty grown by our clients and neighborhood gardeners.
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 [button...
Wine, Women & Shoes 2026 – June 11th, 2026
SAVE THE DATE for WINE WOMEN AND SHOES 2026 - Thursday, June 11, 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!...
Golf Event – Save the Date for 2026
Come join us for the 2026 Golf Tournament to support Opportunity House Save the Date - June 22, 2026FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: • Stacy Perlaki, Development Director• Email: sperlaki@opphouse.org or phone: 610-374-4696, ext. 231
SUCCESS STORY
Opportunity House Helps College Student Live Her Dream
“I’m not what people believe homelessness is.” — Arianna When you meet Arianna, her confidence and determination stand out. She’s focused on her studies, works hard, and has big dreams for her future. But behind her bright smile is a story of courage, perseverance, and community—the story of how Opportunity House helped her rebuild her […]