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Helping Veteran Recover From Military Trauma

Sep 9, 2022

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

Sep 6, 2022

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...

Veteran Uses His Skills in Ukraine

Aug 30, 2022

He feels like he’s living in luxury. This Army Veteran is enjoying life as a father to a 3 year old and husband to his Ukrainian wife. His everyday life is routine and calm–and Tyler celebrates that gift of every day. As the son of a Vietnam Marine, the grandson of a...

Patrick’s Story of Homelessness

Aug 16, 2022

It was a normal day for Patrick’s family.  He was busy making dinner for his wife and family.  He heard a thump and went upstairs to make sure everything was ok.  It was not.  Iris, his wife of 7 years, was on the floor and Patrick started CPR.  The ambulance arrived,...

Our Special Window of Opportunity that Changed Her Life 

Aug 15, 2022

For 6-year-old Jazsmine, a window at Opportunity House looked out to a view far beyond her imagination. The window was located in a family room that housed Jazsmine’s family. She slept on the top bunk and her sister on the bottom bunk. Her mom and brother used the...

Opportunity House Senior Resident Patrick

Aug 12, 2022

A senior resident is a person who was a client of the Shelter and now lives in permanent housing.  He serves as a model to current shelter clients to encourage them on their journey to becoming stably housed. Meet Opportunity House Senior Resident Patrick When and why...

Opportunity House Senior Resident Val

Aug 9, 2022

Meet Opportunity House Senior Resident Val  A senior resident is a person who was a client of the Opportunity House Shelter and now lives in permanent housing.  He serves as a model to current shelter clients to encourage them on their journey to becoming stably...

Opportunity House Senior Resident John D

Jul 28, 2022

A senior resident is former client of Opportunity House Shelter and  now lives in permanent housing. He serves as a model to current shelter clients to encourage them on their journey to becoming stably housed. Meet Opportunity House Senior Resident John D Why and...

Senior Resident Val Provides Hope by Helping Others

Jul 27, 2022

As you watch Opportunity House Senior Resident Val make lunches for our clients; she looks like a mother packing school lunches for her family. Val smiles as she tucks the meat and cheese into the sandwich and then carefully selects fruit, a snack, and a drink that...

Opportunity House Senior Resident Herb W

Jul 26, 2022

A senior resident is a person who is a former client of Opportunity House and now lives in permanent housing.  He serves as a model to current shelter clients to encourage them on their journey to becoming stably housed. Meet Opportunity House Senior Resident Herb W  ...

SUCCESS STORY

Ending A Vicious Cycle of Abuse and Homelessness

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 journey from a painful cycle of abuse to finding a beacon of hope at Opportunity […]

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