Success Stories
Veteran Breathes Easier at Opportunity House
by Holly Wolf | May 24, 2023 | Veteran, Announcements, Blog, Success Stories
Jim was living in Florida and enjoying the lifestyle that most dream of. He was a very successful owner of a beach concession selling hot dogs, lemonade, soda, and other treats on the beaches of Wilber by the Sea, near Daytona Beach, Florida. Life was good and he...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Evolving Roles: From Student to Teacher to Parent
by Holly Wolf | Dec 8, 2022 | Blog, People, Success Stories, Uncategorized
“I want to be the person a child can lean on when they feel like they have no one else to listen to them.” Today, as an assistant teacher at the Second Street Learning Center, Araika lives her purpose each day in the classroom. The classroom is familiar to Araika. ...
Going Full Throttle Into A Slower Gear
by Holly Wolf | Nov 15, 2022 | Announcements, Blog, News, Success Stories
Living the rock-and-roll lifestyle is a dream for many. Mike lived it. Born to a musically inclined mother and a father who had an entrepreneurial spirit, Mike was a combination of both personalities. In the 1980s, Mike was a full-time guitarist for Dirty Mary, a...
The End Of the Road Turns At Opportunity House
by Holly Wolf | Nov 9, 2022 | Blog, People, Success Stories
Trigger Warning: This article contains references to suicide that may be disturbing to individuals. If you are feeling distressed and need to talk to a counselor, please call the Suicide and Crisis Hotline by dialing 988. Foreclosure, addiction, and failed marriages...
Helping Veteran Recover From Military Trauma
by Holly Wolf | Sep 9, 2022 | News, Success Stories, Veteran
Trigger Warning: This post contains adult themes and may be triggering to individuals who have experienced sexual trauma or suicidal thoughts. If you are having thoughts of suicide or have experienced Military Sexual Trauma, please see the resources below. Your...
Making It Their Home
by Holly Wolf | Sep 6, 2022 | News, People, Success Stories
For Daisy* and her daughter Damski*, they know that the little things that turn an apartment into a home. From the colorful loveseat and chair to the tastefully enhanced kitchen decor, Daisy turned their new apartment into a warm and welcoming home. Their journey to...
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Veteran Breathes Easier at Opportunity House
Jim was living in Florida and enjoying the lifestyle that most dream of. He was a very successful owner of a beach concession selling hot dogs, lemonade, soda, and other treats on the beaches of Wilber by the Sea, near Daytona Beach, Florida. Life was good and he was enjoying the fruits of his hard […]