Opportunity House is a multi-service organization improving the quality of life for children, families and adults who face various obstacles to independent living. With a primary goal to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency, our services include the Second Street Learning Center (with state-of-the-art technology and curriculum for children age six weeks through school-age); emergency, transitional and permanent housing for individuals and families who are homeless, and our SSVF program (shelter services for veterans and their families who are or at risk of becoming homeless). The Children’s Alliance Center (CAC) provides services to children who have been sexually abused.
The newest program is the Resale & Reuse Services program, which is a ‘waste-based’ business to provide jobs in Berks County and sustainability to the organization now and in the future. Through this program we have opened a new retail thrift store called OppShop, are conducting monthly rummage sales at our technology center and online sales through Amazon, Half.com and EBay.
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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The 24th annual Art On The Avenue, Performing Arts in the Park Gring's Mill-Amphitheater, Shouts
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Join us as we discuss how our specialized family events create a safe and supportive environment for those with autism and their families to develop connections and friendships!
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This is part one of a very important four part series. Robin talks to Heidi Kelly of HKelly Designs about her journey with Breast Cancer. In part one
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Where does the money come from to support the Reading Public Library? The woman with all of those answers is the Library's Director of Advancement, Linda Capozello! It's not
Read more ...Bandshell Concert (due to weather at the Doubletree Hotel Friday night), This is Reading Art Installation, a review of Coastal Grille, Reading Pride Festivities, Berks Celtic Fest, Bring it! Live
Read more ...8th Annual EGG-STRAVAGANZA EGG HUNT at South Mountain YMCA, Fiesta Latina, tons of Easter Brunches and Easter Egg Hunts around town, Hawk Mountain Raptor Egg Hunt, Geocaching at Blue Marsh and Fly
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Bilingual Services Offered by Safe Berks | Meet Aleida Rodriguez Safe Berks provides services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Our services are free, confidential, and offered
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Talking Sport and Fitness with Zeke | Meet Mitch Walding Mitch Walding, the Reading Fightin Phils 6-4 third baseman with a sweet left-handed swing and power, tells Zeke about his remarkable
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Talking Sport and Fitness with Zeke | Meet Dr. Adam Feldman Dr. Adam Feldman, a 52-year-old cardiologist with the Tower Health Medical Group in West Reading, shares his remarkable story as a
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Find out about events like The Reading Fair, Do It Local and The DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, Musikfest, the opening weekend of the PA Renaissance Faire, the Summer Hex Fest, the second
Read more ...Jim Dietrich Park's ceremony honoring veterans on Monday, Spring Township 13th annual Library Fundraiser and Pig Roast, Adamstown Community Days and a Family Festival in Hamburg, Chicago (not the
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Storied Women | Meet Maureen Banks What inspires you? Or should I ask, who inspires you? Author Maureen Banks found her inspiration in her autistic grandson. She has written a series of book with
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Raising a Child Actor – It’s all In or All Out... It’s a Family Affair! Meet the Asztalos Family - Amy, Gyula and Owen Asztalos. In part one of this two part series - Jo talks to this
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‘Stand Down’ at City Park Is Just The Beginning of a Bigger Movement To Help Our Veterans There are scores of Homeless Veterans in Berks County and the Armed Forces Brotherhood is doing
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1 in 5 College Women are Sexually Assaulted, Safe Berks is working to Change that Statistic On Local Campuses. It is a strong desire to help others and make a difference that led Carmen White to
Read more ...A life on the road - The Asztalos Family - Part 2! Amy, Gyula and Owen Asztalos talk about what it means to decide if you are all in or all out when your child wants to be an actor. Do you have a
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Storied Women | Meet Ann Dybalski Do you have hope? How valuable is hope to your success? Listen as Ann Dybalski reminds us that no matter how things may appear, we must always have hope for a
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Storied Women | Meet Lucretia Coleman She's an artist, speaker, coach and author. And in her spare time, she volunteers and sits on the Board of Directors of YWCA Tri-County. Lucretia Coleman
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What's the Story? with Jo Painter | Meet Lisa Fecera Gifford Styrofoam takes 4,000 years to decompose and cannot be recycled. Lisa Fecera Gifford didn’t like that. Lisa wholesales soup to
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Sport and Fitness with Zeke | Meet Mike Spidale Mike Spidale, the general manager and co-owner of Rip It, a batting cage and baseball training facility located on Macarthur Avenue near Reading
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Talking Sport and Fitness with Zeke | Meet Erick Hardwick Erick Hardwick, owner/general manager/personal trainer at Valhalla Health and Fitness Club, tells Zeke that their personal trainers each
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Talking Sport and Fitness with Zeke | Meet Cheryl Heckman Cheryl Heckman, owner and operator of the Manor Golf Club in Spring Township, shares with Zeke how she has focused on making golf a more
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Leadership Berks Assists Safe Berks | Meet Jennifer Ebersole and Craig Dodge Leadership Berks, a leadership development program at Alvernia University, chose Safe Berks as a recipient of a service
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Education is a key component and part of the mission of the Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest. Education is a key component and part of the mission of the Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest. Raeann Rowlin is a
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The Safe House at Safe Berks | Meet Letty Vazquez Pena The Safe House at Safe Berks provides emergency shelter for up to 50 adults and children fleeing danger due to domestic violence or sexual
Read more ...Schnitzel Fest, Keith Haring Symbolic Gestures, winter guided dog hike, salsa singers, Jeff Dunham, The Empowerment Project by the Junior League of Reading, Paw Patrol and so much more. Find
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Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest Backstage Pass featuring Erich Cawalla and Will Rapp Erich Cawalla and Will Rapp discuss how music charted the course of their lives and careers. They discuss their
Read more ...Leadership Berks Assists Safe Berks | Meet Jennifer Ebersole and Craig Dodge Leadership Berks, a leadership development program at Alvernia University, chose Safe Berks as a recipient of a service
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Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest Backstage Pass featuring Michael Tozzi Meet the ‘VOICE’ of Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest – Michael Tozzi! He shares his jazz journey and talks about how it morphed
Read more ...The Wizard of Oz is in town as well the WWE for all of you wrestling fans. Uptown Band is at Goodnites, there are Pocket Making and Sock Monkey workshops this weekend and the big news is that
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Safe Berks Celebration of Peace | Meet Vicki Ebner The Safe Berks 12th annual Celebration of Peace on Dec. 11, 2017, was a great success. More than 400 people attended, which set a new record! Safe
Read more ...David Farrar, General Manager of Santander Arena, joins us as our Guest Podcast Jockey! David talks about all of the amazing shows that are happening right here in downtown Reading. We also
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WCR Center for the Arts is a new jazz destination this year. Josh Taylor and Cammie Harris share the story Lots of ‘Firsts’ in this Backstage Pass for the Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest. Cammie
Read more ...Ground Hog Day at the Pagoda, Broken Chair Brewery, Snowblast Winter Art Festival, World Famous Gilberto Santa Rosa, Kids Crafts at Home Depot, Dreibelbis Farm Historical Society Ice Harvesting,
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