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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A very special guest joins us today - Jackie Hoffman of Adelphia Seafood (and well known
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Storied Women | Meet Liz Egner She’s a family woman, businesswoman, and master networker always looking to help other women succeed. Liz Egner says that ‘life is all about relationships’ and
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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
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Los Hombres También son Víctimas de la Violencia Domestica In this Spanish language podcast, SafeBerks staff Mereliss Colon Ortiz and Letty Vazquez-Pena share information about how domestic
Read more ...25th Annual Gourmet Center Park Garden Tour, Kutztown Folk Festival, tales about the best Sticky Buns in Berks County, Hollywood Cabaret at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, Friends of Mifflin
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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‘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
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Taste of Kutztown, Muhlenberg Township's Spring Fiesta and Berks Best Tacos, Philadelphia Avenue Street Fair in Boyertown, Annual Hamburg Garden Tour, Coach Lite Tavern's Soul Food Sunday, 36th
Read more ...Over The Edge Event at The Abraham Lincoln benefiting Bethany Children's Home, PA BBQ Fest, Kutztown Folk Festival, Berks Country Fest, Fireworks everywhere ;), Mobile Madness Food Truck Fair,
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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
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Storied Women | Meet Katie Brosky A baby takes a lot of our time and attention. No news there. But in giving time and attention to our child do we forget about giving ourselves some time and
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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
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Everyone deserves to feel special. An interview with Marcy Tocker. Toni Reece speaks to Marcy Tocker, Founder of Grey Muzzle Manor, about her dream of providing a safe haven for all creatures,
Read more ...Over The Edge Event at The Abraham Lincoln benefiting Bethany Children's Home, PA BBQ Fest, Kutztown Folk Festival, Berks Country Fest, Fireworks everywhere ;), Mobile Madness Food Truck Fair,
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Safe Berks | Meet Mindy McIntosh Mindy McIntosh shares information about the Safe Berks Walk for NO MORE Event, on June 16, 2018, and how individuals, groups, and businesses can help raise funds
Read more ...25th Annual Gourmet Center Park Garden Tour, Kutztown Folk Festival, tales about the best Sticky Buns in Berks County, Hollywood Cabaret at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, Friends of Mifflin
Read more ...Taste of Kutztown, Muhlenberg Township's Spring Fiesta and Berks Best Tacos, Philadelphia Avenue Street Fair in Boyertown, Annual Hamburg Garden Tour, Coach Lite Tavern's Soul Food Sunday, 36th
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Safe Berks PeaceTrust Jan Cremer describes the history of the Safe Berks PeaceTrust. In 2007, Carolyn Holleran founded the PeaceTrust to provide solid, dependable funding for Safe Berks. Each
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
Read more ...28th Annual WWII Weekend, Muhlenberg Township Spring Fiesta and Berks Best Tacos, House of Jerk Dread jerk chicken tacos, Captain's Cove fantastic outside venue, Taste of Weavers Orchard, 20th
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
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
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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20 Years of Serving Safe Berks Karima Archie, a member of the Safe Berks Board of Directors, shares why she has helped the organization as a volunteer for the past 20 years. In addition to serving
Read more ...This week we are missing our very own Robyn Jones but she has a special guest in her place - Crystal Seitz, President of PA Americana Region joins us in the hot seat! Chile Pepper Festival
Read more ...We are talking Reading Royals! Kirk MacDonald, Head Coach and David Fine, Broadcaster join this episode as Guest PJs - talking about the opening season October 13 and 14, including a block party
Read more ...River Fest - Muhlenberg's Food and Music Festival, Citadel Country Spirit USA Concert at Ludwig's Corner, Friday with Friends at Canal Street, Food Truck Festival at Bear Creek, Walk for Animals
Read more ...Storied Women | Meet Katie Brosky A baby takes a lot of our time and attention. No news there. But in giving time and attention to our child do we forget about giving ourselves some time and
Read more ...Special Guest Podcast Jockey - Lisa Haggerty, Marketing Director, for PA Americana Region, joins the fun this week. We talk about Wine and Dine Weekend at Jim Dietrich Park, Drag Queen Bingo,
Read more ...Storied Women | Meet Liz Egner She’s a family woman, businesswoman, and master networker always looking to help other women succeed. Liz Egner says that ‘life is all about relationships’ and
Read more ...Los Hombres También son Víctimas de la Violencia Domestica In this Spanish language podcast, SafeBerks staff Mereliss Colon Ortiz and Letty Vazquez-Pena share information about how domestic
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