Classroom Lessons Come To Life At Opportunity House Kate Alley, VP of Development at Opportunity House, talks with interns Erin Maguire and Elaine Atherholt . These girls worked both ends of the spectrum marketing the Opp Shop to seniors and students. Erin and Elaine share the benefits and lessons learned during their internship at Opportunity House. Learn more about Opportunity
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Super Chef Tim Twiford talks to Kate Alley about the 14th Annual Souper Bowl! Kate Alley interviews Chef Tim about his participation in the 14th Annual Souper Bowl benefiting Opportunity House. This event takes place at the Crowne Plaza in Reading PA on 4/18 at 5:30. Learn more about Opportunity House Video Series Share with others!
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A Community works together of keep the doors open for those in need. Carol Miller just can’t stop talking about Opportunity House. She is a board Member at Opportunity House but her service to this organization started back in the days when it was still the Reading Emergency Shelter. She recalls the days when the shelter only housed homeless men and takes us through the journey from inception
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The Rewards of Volunteering at Opportunity House The staff calls her a superstar and the kids call her Miss Bev. Kate Alley VP Development at Opportunity House and Robert Waters, the Daycare Manager talk with Bev Sanders, a superstar volunteer at Opportunity House since 2012. Robert says when Bev walked in to volunteer with the kids one day and quickly became family. Today she is in charge of
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It’s Called Opportunity House Because It Is Full Of Opportunity Kate Alley introduces you to Marine Veteran Sid Samson. It was in the 1990’s when Sid first found himself homeless. He got assistance at the Reading Emergency Shelter, went to school and became a Certified Nursing Assistant. Sid went back to his hometown of Philadelphia and fell on hard times again. He recalled the love and
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Homeless to self-sufficiency, Tracy Boggs is paying it forward... Kate Alley and Delia McLendon talk with Tracy Boggs about her experience at Opportunity House. Tracy and her daughter found themselves homeless and went to Opportunity House for shelter. She left and came back again when she realized she needed support services. Tracy shares her success story. Through the
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Why pick Opportunity House to serve your internship? Meet two interns from Kutztown University who chose to fulfill their internships at Opportunity House. Erin Maguire & Elaine Atherholt talk about what they are studying and the reasons they selected Opportunity House to complete their internship. Both have a public relations minor and they will be helping tell the story of all the
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There is a whole team of people at Opportunity House who look out for sexually abused children Delia McLendon started as a case manager at Opportunity House before moving into her current position as VP Shelter Services and Supportive Housing. Delia says, “Working here has made me more grateful for my blessings. Every night I go home I am just glad I have a key to open the door to the house
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He studied to be an Architect but his calling is to take care of kids… Meet Rob Waters Rob Waters are in charge of scores of children at the Daycare Center at Opportunity House. There are between 175 and 200 kids who attend the Second Street Learning Center. Rob started as an intern in school not realizing it would be his career. He attended school to be an architect and joined an
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Delia McLendon talks about being homeless and getting back into the community. Delia McLendon started as a case manager at Opportunity House before moving into her current position as VP Shelter Services and Supportive Housing. Delia says, “Working here has made me more grateful for my blessings. Every night I go home I am just glad I have a key to open the door to the house where I
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Error: Invalid URL!Opportunity House helping to protect children who have been sexually abused Melissa Haydt, VP Children’s Alliance Center, discusses the services provided for sexually abused children. It has been 11 years since the center has operated under the umbrella of Opportunity House. Melissa says, “Each year the numbers of cases seem to go up. Since the Sandusky case more abuse
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The Second Street Learning Center at Opportunity House is a Keystone Stars Site Robert Waters, the Daycare Manager, says “the Second Street Learning Center is a Keystone Stars Site … just like a hotel you can have up to 4 stars” The current rating is 3 stars. Getting the fourth star is all about staff education. Bachelor and Post Grad Degrees are necessary. Education of staff will add
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Error: Invalid URL!Marine Corps Veteran Orlando Harris has a much brighter future because of Opportunity House. Klover Custis, Dir of Supportive Services for Veteran Families at Opportunity House shares her passion for helping veterans and Marine Corps Veteran Orlando Harris is grateful for the assistance he received from Opportunity House. Klover and her team of case managers in Case
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Annarose Ingarra-Milch and Natan Pu Pe join us as Guest P.J.'s! We talk
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‘Ghost Train’ Bringing The Past To The Present As We Look Toward The Future Part 2 All Aboard the #Ghostrain! Learn how the railroad and trains shaped our lives and communities in the past. The
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Igniting the Fire of Friendship Gala at South Mountain YMCA, Over the Edge fundraiser for Bethany's Children's Home, Saucony Creek and Gastropub Patio Grand Opening Celebration, Corks for a Cause
Read more ...West Reading's Annual Fall Festival, Morgantown's Mast Farm's Corn Maze, Boyertown's Oktoberfest, Fall, Family and Fun Days at Weavers Orchards, Organic Apple Festival at Rodale Institute,
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Moms Demand Action Nicole Bowman of Moms Demand Action shares information about this advocacy group and their goal of encouraging common sense laws to prevent gun violence. Safe Berks and Moms
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Storied Women | Meet Sudha Allitt Have you ever explored your spirituality -- seeing yourself in a different light - a light of love, compassion, and peace? Dr. Sudha Allitt, the co-founder of
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Storied Women | Meet Carmen White Ms. PA International, 2018 Are you one who makes excuses? I don't have time. I am too tired. Or do you live a life of "no excuses, you make your success?" Carmen
Read more ...Reading Film Fest Kick-Off this weekend playing on R/C Reading Movies 11 & IMAX, and the GoggleWorks theater and the Gala will be held at The WCR visit www.ReadingFilmFest.com for more
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The Power of the Purse of Berks County Chiara Sockel Renninger shares the story of how she founded The Power of the Purse of Berks County. This fund, managed by the Berks County Community
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Lies, Assault, Addiction - Her path to owning her truth and helping others. - Meet Mary McHale In this powerful episode of It's Personal - Toni Reece speaks to Mary McHale about her very difficult
Read more ...Two Guest Podcast Jockeys join us on this episode of Here's What's Happening! Crystal Seitz, President of Pennsylvania's Americana Region and Justin Schenck, Host of the popular podcast
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Storied Women | Meet Dr. Susan Looney, President of RACC We know life does not always go as planned. And yet when Plan A goes off course, it can initially throw us for a loop. Do we look at the
Read more ...Storied Women | Meet Carmen White Ms. PA International, 2018 Are you one who makes excuses? I don't have time. I am too tired. Or do you live a life of "no excuses, you make your success?" Carmen
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Koinos Community Church Helps Safe Berks Tim Diehl, Pastor of Community Life at Koinos Community Church, Sinking Spring, shares the story of how the Koinos congregation began helping Safe Berks ten
Read more ...Lies, Assault, Addiction - Her path to owning her truth and helping others. - Meet Mary McHale In this powerful episode of It's Personal - Toni Reece speaks to Mary McHale about her very difficult
Read more ...The Power of the Purse of Berks County Chiara Sockel Renninger shares the story of how she founded The Power of the Purse of Berks County. This fund, managed by the Berks County Community
Read more ...‘Ghost Train’ Bringing The Past To The Present As We Look Toward The Future A walk on the Highline in Chelsea District of New York prompted a discussion of its history and how the convergence
Read more ...14th Annual Berks Celtic Festival, The Miss Gay Northeast America Pageant at the Hilton by DoubleTree, Reading, Alien Worlds and Androids as well as a Drop and Draw Event at the Reading Public
Read more ...Arts Festival at the Goggle Works, Zombie Mud Run at Willow Glen, Corn Mazes, La Belleza de Nuestra Salud 2018 a Spanish health fair for the adult Latina will be on Sunday 10/21/18 at Abe
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Help Your Kids Fall In Love With Learning! Education isn’t just about a body of knowledge, its helping kids learn how to be kind, caring and good citizens. A tall order that can be accomplished
Read more ...The 55th Annual King Frost Parade (pay attention to rain date :(), a shout out to Schaylor Brewing Company, a heads up for Adelphia Seafoods' Free Meals for Veterans on November 11,
Read more ...Annarose Ingarra-Milch and Natan Pu Pe join us as Guest P.J.'s! We talk about the ROSE Fashion Show and pop up shop fundraiser at The WCR Center for Arts, Annie at the
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Storied Women | Meet Norma Tamayo She's a nurse, educator, model, author, and now a guest on The People Chronicles Storied Women. And she has a reminder for all of us - everyone has a purpose in
Read more ...The 55th Annual King Frost Parade (pay attention to rain date :(), a shout out to Schaylor Brewing Company, a heads up for Adelphia Seafoods' Free Meals for Veterans on November 11,
Read more ...IX Celebration and Symposium at the Goggle Works, The Greek Food Bazaar, Berks County Ag Center Hazardous Waste Drop Off Day, Golden Age Museum and The Great Pumpkin Fly-In, Oktoberfest at
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La Importancia de la Rutina It is back to school time! Developing a regular routine is very important for both children and adults. In this Spanish language podcast, Safe Berks staff Mereliss Colon
Read more ...Lies, Assault, Addiction - Her path to owning her truth and helping others. - Meet Mary McHale In this powerful episode of It's Personal - Toni Reece speaks to Mary McHale about her very difficult
Read more ...Lies, Assault, Addiction - Her path to owning her truth and helping others. - Meet Mary McHale In this powerful episode of It's Personal - Toni Reece speaks to Mary McHale about her very difficult
Read more ...A very special guest joins us today - Jackie Hoffman of Adelphia Seafood (and well known voice of Berks County)! We have a bit of fun and talk about the Fall Fishtival in West Lawn on
Read more ...‘Ghost Train’ Bringing The Past To The Present As We Look Toward The Future A walk on the Highline in Chelsea District of New York prompted a discussion of its history and how the convergence
Read more ...‘Ghost Train’ Bringing The Past To The Present As We Look Toward The Future Part 2 All Aboard the #Ghostrain! Learn how the railroad and trains shaped our lives and communities in the past. The
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