Success Stories

Opportunity House Senior Resident Patrick

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...

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Opportunity House Senior Resident Val

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...

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Opportunity House Senior Resident John D

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...

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Senior Resident Val Provides Hope by Helping Others

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...

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Opportunity House Senior Resident Herb W

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  ...

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Opportunity House Senior Resident Todd B

A senior resident 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 housed. Meet Opportunity House Senior Resident Todd B Why and when...

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Opportunity House Senior Resident Lexi

A senior resident is a former client 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 Lexi When and why...

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Veteran Changes from Homeless to Proud Homeowner

Veteran Changes from Homeless to Proud Homeowner

“It wasn’t easy, but I was determined,” said Nathan W., sharing his path to homeownership.   This former Army Veteran and  Opportunity House Veteran Programs graduate knows the value of hard work and perseverance.   Nathan grew up in Reading, Pennsylvania, and enjoyed...

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Homeless Vet Makes No Excuses

Homeless Vet Makes No Excuses

Be honest with yourself and make no excuses. That’s the motto former Air Force intelligence analyst and former homeless Veteran SRA Davis* lives by every day. She credits her military training for shaping her personal accountability philosophy throughout her life. As...

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SUCCESS STORY

Opportunity House Helps College Student Live Her Dream

“I’m not what people believe homelessness is.” — Arianna When you meet Arianna, her confidence and determination stand out. She’s focused on her studies, works hard, and has big dreams for her future. But behind her bright smile is a story of courage, perseverance, and community—the story of how Opportunity House helped her rebuild her […]