Of all the charities in Berks County, Opportunity House is worthy of your donation, and we offer many straightforward ways to give.
The Impact of Your Gift
When you donate to Opportunity House, your gift goes quite far. We feed, house, support, and empower hundreds of vulnerable and homeless men, women, and children every year.
In 1984, we started as a humble overnight shelter, providing refuge from exposure to the cold winter weather. Today, nearly four decades later, we operate 24/7, serving men and women and families with children. In addition to providing emergency shelter, we continously identify the challenges have evolved and incorporated new services. From a community garden to food pantry services, early childhood educaton, warehouse, and the OppShop thrift store, our footprint impacts the region, helping those who need it most. However, it does take significant financial and human resources to accomplish these goals.
Ways to Give
Charitable giving can take many forms. Online banking has made it incredibly easy to submit a donation. You can make a credit card payment, set up a one-time or recurring gift with a few clicks, or send us a check. Any amount is appreciated , as are stocks and other investments.
As a 501(c)3 organization, whatever you give will be tax deductible. For non-cash donations like new and used clothing, household items, vehicles, etc.,
Donating your possessions is an excellent way to give, especially when you’re unable to give cash. The OppShop, retail thrift store offers a way to reuse and repurpose goods while raising funds to support the work of Opportunity House. We accept furniture, clothing, books, CDs and DVDs, shoes, jewelry and accessories, dishes and cookware, and various other resalable items.
You’ll find a dozen drop-off bins throughout the area to drop off clothing, books, and smaller items. We accept donations at OppShop, at the rear of the store Tuesdays through Saturdays. Interested in donating furniture? We ask that you call us so we can determine if the items are saleable at OppShop. We offer local pick up for multiple pieces of donated furniture.
The shelter at Opportunity House can also accept donations of new undergarments, toiletries, and other essentials. Feel free to contact us for information on our priority needs at any given time.
Beyond money and items, you may donate your time. Whether you’d like to serve a meal; clean, paint, or landscape the property; work in the community garden, serve on a committee for one of our fundraising events; or sort and stock items at the OppShop, we always welcome extra hands and cheerful spirits!
Get valuable tax deductions, rescue items otherwise destined for landfills, and uplift your perspective on life by furthering the mission of Opportunity House. With many endeavors, we provide various ways to donate money, items, and time to Opportunity House, one of the most worthwhile charities in Berks County, PA.
