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Opportunity House Announces 21st Annual Souper Bowl
Dec 9, 2022
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
Nov 28, 2022
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...
Alyssa Bushkie Named Chief Operating Officer at Opportunity House
Nov 16, 2022
Opportunity House Names Chief Operating Officer Opportunity House named Alyssa Bushkie, Chief Operating Officer of the organization. She is the first chief operating officer in the organization’s history. A Berks County native, Alyssa graduated from Wilson High...
Opportunity House Provides Individual and Group Counseling
Nov 15, 2022
Kim Long, MA, Clinical Counselor provides individual and group counseling to clients at Opportunity House. Kim has worked at Opportunity House for over 10 years and brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the challenges of being homeless. We asked Kim to...
Tatiana Cardona Named Director of The Second Street Learning Center
Sep 9, 2022
Tatiana Cardona has been named Director of The Second Street Learning Center at Opportunity House according to Modesto Fiume, President of Opportunity House. Tatiana started her career at Second Street Learning Center in 2007 as a part time teacher assistant and...
Denise Harner named Director of Retail Operations for Opportunity House
Sep 5, 2022
Denise Harner has been named Director of Retail Operations at Opportunity House. In this role she is responsible for its retail thrift store, OppShop and its warehouse. A native of Parker City, Indiana, Denise graduated from Monroe Central High School. She studied...
Summer Schooling at Opportunity House
Aug 20, 2022
Like most 13-year-olds, Elliot had plans for his summer break. It included a cross-country trip with his family and grandparents, spending time at the pool, playing video games and soccer. In addition to his fun plans, he also had to fulfill community service hours...
Re:Creation Room Helps Clients Start Anew
Aug 18, 2022
When clients come to Opportunity House, they are in survival mode. Looking at Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, they need shelter and then a sense of safety. Until those needs are met, they are often unable to focus on any other need or goal. The Re:Creation room...
Opportunity House Issues Code Red Alert
Jul 19, 2022
PRESS RELEASE July 18, 2022 Opportunity House Issues Code Red for Berks County Homeless Community Reading, Pennsylvania…With temperatures exceeding 90 degrees this week, Opportunity House is issuing a Code Red alert for homeless...
Second Street Learning Center Selected As Silver Champion Winner for PA Equity in Early Childhood Education Awards
Mar 28, 2022
Opportunity House learned that the Second Street Learning Center was selected as a SILVER champion winner for the Pennsylvania Equity in Early Childhood Education Awards by The Pennsylvania Key, an organization that supports Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development...
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 […]