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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It's Fall Fest Weekend in West Reading, the 73rd Annual Oley Fair, Boyertown's Oktoberfest, Fall
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We are joined by special guest - Jim Cinelli of Liberty Environmental and Founder of The Reading Science Center! Jim shares the details about a very cool event benefiting the Science Center -
Read more ...Melissa Varone is our guest PJ! Friday night Antietam lake is providing a history hike, its the Maifest event this weekend at the Reading Liederkranz, check out the 32nd
Read more ...Melissa Varone joins in on the fun as our Guest PJ! Roselawn Winery and Bistro is the new place to try, the 2nd annual Hops for Hooves benefiting Grey Muzzle Manor is
Read more ...It's the kickoff weekend of the Kutztown Folk Festival, the opening night of the premiere of the documentary Moonlight Massacre at the Googleworks Theater, Daniel Boone
Read more ...Reading Royals General Manager David Farrar hopped on The People Chronicles at DoubleTree By Hilton Reading and explained what drew him back to Berks County, his love
Read more ...It's Fall Fest Weekend in West Reading, the 73rd Annual Oley Fair, Boyertown's Oktoberfest, Fall on the Farm at Rodale Institute, Weavers Family Fun Day, Annual Harvest and Acoustic Music Festival
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To Be Young & Unapologetically Black in RDG: A Conversation with Marquise Richards, Part 1 On this episode, I sit down with the always insightful and unapologetically Black, Marquise Richards.
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Children’s Alliance Center Coordinator Oumar Kallo, Children’s Alliance Center Coordinator at Safe Berks, describes his work assisting children and their families after they have suffered the
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The New Safe Berks Playground Tom McDevitt, a volunteer at Safe Berks, describes the process of planning and creating the new Safe Berks Playground. Many donors, volunteers, and staff members
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Camp Safe Berks! Mandy Acuna, Safe Berks Board member and co-chair of the Walk For NO MORE, shares information about this major fundraising and awareness event. The Walk For NO MORE will take
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Checking in with the Director of “Finding Jenn’s Voice” Tracy Schott, the owner of Schott Productions and director of the documentary “Finding Jenn’s Voice,” describes her journey
Read more ...Camp Safe Berks! Mandy Acuna, Safe Berks Board member and co-chair of the Walk For NO MORE, shares information about this major fundraising and awareness event. The Walk For NO MORE will take
Read more ...Children’s Alliance Center Coordinator Oumar Kallo, Children’s Alliance Center Coordinator at Safe Berks, describes his work assisting children and their families after they have suffered the
Read more ...Reading Royals General Manager David Farrar hopped on The People Chronicles at DoubleTree By Hilton Reading and explained what drew him back to Berks County, his love
Read more ...Lisa Haggerty, Marketing Manager for PA Americana, joins us as a Guest PJ on today's episode! Learn about the Fightin Phils, Hamburg Hoopla, Scared of a Day Job Brunch at
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New Free App Provides Info about PFA Process Jonathan K. Del Collo, Berks County Prothonotary, shares good news about the new free App recently released by his office. This new App provides
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Medical Advocacy Partnership Program (MAPP) Macy Lengle, Medical Advocacy Partnership Program (MAPP) Advocate at Safe Berks, describes this new program and how she and other MAPP Advocates serve
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Camp Safe Berks! Natasha Turczynski, Primary Prevention Specialist at Safe Berks, shares information about Camp Safe Berks – A Teen Alliance to End Violence. This free day camp, which will take
Read more ...Randy Weidner joins us as a Guest PJ! Randy sits on the Wyomissing Recreation Board and talks about the Wyomissing Memorial Day Parade and Commemoriative Ceremony, plus
Read more ...Armed Forces Day Ball at the Olympian Ballroom, Berks County Taco Fest at the Quinta Las Cabanas Grove, Drinks for Science at the Abe Saloon, Bingo benefiting the Hope
Read more ...Checking in with the Director of “Finding Jenn’s Voice” Tracy Schott, the owner of Schott Productions and director of the documentary “Finding Jenn’s Voice,” describes her journey
Read more ...2nd Friday on Penn Avenue in West Reading, The Goschenhoppen Folk Festival in Perkiomenville, Benjamin and Jayne Music Release Party at Hidden River Brewing Company,
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The Journey of Hopelessness to Hope - Meet Kris McFadden - Part Two How did that feeling of hopelessness impact your life and decisions? What is the hardest part when moving from hopelessness to
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Free Support Groups Offered at Safe Berks Danielle Palermo, Director of Counseling at Safe Berks, shares information about free Support Groups offered at Safe Berks for survivors of domestic
Read more ...We are so excited that the Reading Radsport Festival is happening in West Reading this weekend! There are many other cool things too like the Wine Slushie Weekend at
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Talkin' Ownership & The Creative Life In RDG w/ Brad Waples, Part 2 What happened when a media outlet in the city silenced Brad's message? Tune in and find out. On this episode, Brad and I
Read more ...It's Step Back in Time Day at the Berks County Heritage Center, the 134th Anniversary Celebration at the Leiderkrantz, the Reading Radsport Festival in West Reading, we
Read more ...The Berks Celtic Fest at Willow Glen Park, shoutout to the Encrypted Escape Room, it's Berry Festival at Brecknock Orchard, Wild Women on the Mountain as well as the
Read more ...To Be Young & Unapologetically Black in RDG: A Conversation with Marquise Richards, Part 2 To be unapologetically Black is one thing, but to offer solutions on how to navigate this space is
Read more ...We have two special guests as our co-hosts on this episode - David Farrar, General Manager, Reading Royals, Santander Arena and Santander Performing Arts Center, and Crystal Seitz, President of
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