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Addiction Lead to Homelessness and Redemption–Opportunity House

Jun 27, 2024

“When is the bus stopping? I need a cigarette.”  You'd expect to hear that from people who have an addiction to cigarettes.  They don’t sound like life-saving words, but they were. When Terrance left Atlanta to return to Pennsylvania, he had no plans.  His girlfriend...

A Fighting Spirit to Overcome Homelessness-Opportunity House

Mar 19, 2024

“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 Crystal is rebuilding her life, her internal motivation drives her while her...

Seeing Herself as a Homeless Woman–Opportunity House

Mar 13, 2024

When Amy* came to Opportunity House, she was looking for far more than shelter. She was looking to change her life. The biggest challenges she faced were her perceptions of homeless people. That’s what happened to addicts and lazy people—it wasn’t what she ever...

From Chronic Homelessness to Chronically Hopeful-Opportunity House

Jan 29, 2024

“I wanted to come to a shelter and get myself right on my own terms.”  This has been the guiding light for Joey’s journey from chronic homelessness to stable housing. For Joey and his sibling, chronic homelessness was a way of life for nearly a decade. After...

Finding Hope and Growth with the Help of Opportunity House

Jan 1, 2024

Opportunity House has a profound impact on the lives of homeless and low-income families in the greater Reading and Berks County areas of Pennsylvania. We provide emergency shelter, meals, and housing to support to men, women, children and Veterans who are homeless....

A Bridge from Homeless to Home–Opportunity House

Dec 27, 2023

"I felt like a bad mom," said Sally* who who initially left an abusive relationship, and relied on her family and friends for housing. She and her boys would spend a month or more with a family member or friend until the living situation became chaotic, and they would...

A Letter of Appreciation from Sandy Z

Nov 18, 2023

Hear in Sandy’s own words how Opportunity House got him back on his feet and how the S.M.I.L.E. program continues to expand her life skills.

Finding a Safe Haven: Sally’s Story

Nov 17, 2023

Opportunity House helps a young mother and her boys go from a life of abuse and homeless to a new beginning. Hear how Sally overcame these obstacles, found employment and is now taking care of her children in her own apartment.

Sharing His Experience–Opportunity House

Nov 9, 2023

In My Own Words is a chance to hear from our clients how Opportunity House has impacted their lives.  They share their journey from homelessness to becoming stably housed. Each journey is as unique as the individual we serve. They share with us why they are grateful...

Sunny Story–In His Own Words

Nov 8, 2023

Opportunity House clients share in their own words the journey from homelessness to securing stable housing. Each person's story is unique and gives a glimpse into the challenges and successes clients experience each day at Opportunity House. My name is not important....

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Addiction Lead to Homelessness and Redemption–Opportunity House

“When is the bus stopping? I need a cigarette.”  You’d expect to hear that from people who have an addiction to cigarettes.  They don’t sound like life-saving words, but they were. When Terrance left Atlanta to return to Pennsylvania, he had no plans.  His girlfriend died. Her children didn’t want him around. He was returning […]

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