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Opportunity House Opens Short-Term Housing for Families
With the impending winter storm, Opportunity House will provide a safe and warm place for homeless families to live this winter at Eckert House. Opportunity House announced that it has begun operating this short-term housing program on January 2, 2024. Recognizing the...
Opportunity House Provides Short-Term Housing
Opportunity House Addresses Need for Short-Term Housing for Families in Berks County Reading, Pennsylvania…With temperatures dropping and winter weather in the forecast, Opportunity House is embarking on a new project that will provide short-term housing for homeless...
Donated Items Help Homeless Veterans
Each year, Opportunity House provides emergency shelter for homeless Veterans. The scars of war last far beyond their service and can impact their daily lives. Opportunity House provides a safe place for homeless Veterans to sleep, receive hot meals, showers, and...
Women Need Bras
This is a guest post from Michelle Conway, MBA, Executive Director of Student and Client Services at Alvernia University's O'Pake Institute. Michelle is collecting sports bras for homeless women at Opportunity House and shares what motivated her to take on this...
S.M.I.L.E for Life
What are the skills clients need to become and remain stably housed? The S.M.I.L.E program offers life skills and other essential tools to help clients succeed after they leave Opportunity House. S.M.I.L.E stands for skills to master independent living and...
40 Years of Moving Forward
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...
Frank Grill Named Opportunity House Shelter Director
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...
Dori Bornstein Appointed as Chief People and Culture Officer
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...
Opportunity House Announces 21st Annual Souper Bowl
Opportunity House announces the 21st annual Souper Bowl on Monday, January 30, 2023 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel located at 701 Penn Street, Reading, Pennsylvania. Tickets can be purchased here. This annual event begins with a Preview Party...
Welcoming Them On Their First Night At Opportunity House
For many, Opportunity House stands as the last resort, a beacon of hope when life takes an unexpected turn. Whether evicted from their homes, escaping from a troubled relationship, or simply facing an uncertain future, our doors open wide to those seeking refuge and...
SUCCESS STORY
Building a Foundation for a Bright Future: Parker and Ray’s Story
Parker and Ray’s story shows the realities of homelessness—and how love, resilience, and support from Valley Youth House helped them rebuild their future.