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What Homeless People Need Most
Aug 23, 2023
People experiencing homelessness have essential needs that can be less obvious, like personal hygiene items. Learn how you can help the homeless community.
40 Years of Moving Forward
Aug 18, 2023
In 2024, we’ll celebrate our 40th anniversary of helping the homeless in Reading and Berks County, Pennsylvania. While it’s nostalgic look back at all we’ve accomplished since 1984, we look forward to new ways to expand our program and enhance our services. This year...
Opportunity House Celebrates Maria’s 5 Year Anniversary
Aug 16, 2023
Opportunity House celebrates team members who reach a milestone anniversary. We value their service and dedication to our mission of helping the homeless in our community. Thank you, Maria, for your service at OppShop, our retail thrift store that provides...
Ending A Vicious Cycle of Abuse and Homelessness
Jul 27, 2023
Introduction In midst of life's darkest shadows, there shines a glimmer of hope. Meet Jennifer*, a woman who has braved the unforgiving storms of addiction, abusive relationships, and homelessness, only to emerge stronger and more determined than ever before. Her...
Finding Hope and Growth with the Help of Opportunity House
Jun 20, 2023
Introduction Follow Sunny's inspiring journey from a challenging childhood to homelessness and his determination to rebuild his life. Discover how Opportunity House's homeless shelter played a crucial role in supporting Sunny's path to stable housing and a brighter...
Opportunity House Celebrates Core Value Champion: Scarlen
Jun 19, 2023
Opportunity House's core values drive our decisions and actions. We celebrate our team members who demonstrate these core values in their work. First name: Scarlen Department: Learning Center Core Value demonstrated: #6 We are committed to helping others Living our...
Opportunity House Celebrates Core Value Champion: Angela
Jun 12, 2023
Core Values drive our decisions and actions. We celebrate Opportunity House team members whose actions demonstrate our core values in action. Name: Angela Title: Administrative Assistant Core Value demonstrated: #4 We are guided by the spirit of making an impact....
Opportunity House Celebrates Core Value Champions: Kiara
Jun 11, 2023
Core values are an essential part of our mission and culture at Opportunity House. We celebrate team members whose work demonstrates our core values each day. Name: Kiara Title: Human Resource Generalist Core value demonstrated: #3 We know the power of going above...
Opportunity House Celebrates Core Value Champion: Julia
Jun 10, 2023
We recognize and celebrate our fellow team members who live and demonstrate our core values in their work each day at Opportunity House. First name: Julia Title: Case Manager /Shelter Core Value demonstrated: #1 We are passionate about empowering people to improve...
Opportunity House Celebrates Core Value Champion: Crystal
Jun 9, 2023
We celebrate our team members who live our core values and demonstrate it through their work at Opportunity House. Name: Crystal Title: Assistant Director of the Second Street Learning Center Core value demonstrated: #3 We know the power of going above and beyond...
SUCCESS STORY
A Fighting Spirit to Overcome Homelessness-Opportunity House
“My mom taught me how to keep fighting and not to give up. My dad taught me to dream.” Those traits are part of her DNA that has helped her survive abuse, homelessness, and despair. Today, as Tara* is rebuilding her life, her internal motivation drives her while her Zen-like calmness gives her peace through […]