Success Stories
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
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 […]