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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Cocktails and Classics tonight benefiting the Reading Public Library, Philadelphia
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Happy New Year from the gang at Here's What's Happening!!! This week we talk about the Reading Royals home game on Friday night with a performance by Kendal Conrad and a country theme,
Read more ...Wine and Chocolates this weekend on the Berks County Wine Trail, Why the Caged Bird Sings: A Celebration of Black History Month hosted by Berks Sinfonietta at Immanuel UCC, Soul Nation
Read more ...Santander Arena is on fire this weekend with Dinosaurs World Live! on Friday, World Championship Professional Motorcyle Ice Racing on Saturday night and Jeff Dunham on Wednesday, plus
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Recovering from Financial Abuse Recovering from Financial Abuse. Angie Gilmour, Economic Sustainability Advocate at Safe Berks, describes financial abuse, and the free services she offers
Read more ...Lisa Haggerty, PA Americana's Marketing Manager and Chris Flowers, Owner of Reading Distilling are the Guest PJ's this week. The new Reading Distilling Tasting Room at 503 Penn Street,
Read more ...David Farrar, General Manager of Santander Arena and Santander Performing Arts Center as well as the General Manager of the Reading Royals, joins us as Guest PJ along with his special guest
Read more ...The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night production is at Albright this weekend, An Evening with Chevy Chase and a Screening of Christmas Vacation is at the Santander Arena and
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Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Meghan Sager, Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Coordinator at Safe Berks, shares information about this collaborative effort to improve services to victims
Read more ...It's Leap Year Weekend! There's the 3rd Annual West Reading Fashion Show at the Olympian Ballroom, Good Thyme For Life supporting the fight against HIV/AIDS, Angora's Leap Day Hike,
Read more ...We are missing the lovely Robyn Jones this week but we are joined by a Special Guest David Lomnychuk, Proprietor of David's Cleaning Service who is participating in the Exeter Holiday House
Read more ...Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Meghan Sager, Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Coordinator at Safe Berks, shares information about this collaborative effort to improve services to victims
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Moms Demand Action Volunteer Jennifer Denny shares information about Moms Demand Action, the largest gun violence prevention organization in the nation and in the state. Safe Berks is proud to
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What is her inner resource that allows her to march on? One adversity after another – unsafe living environment, health/accident issues, and loss of a daughter - and yet she triumphs. How? What
Read more ...Wine and Chocolates this weekend on the Berks County Wine Trail, Why the Caged Bird Sings: A Celebration of Black History Month hosted by Berks Sinfonietta at Immanuel UCC, Soul Nation
Read more ...We are missing the lovely Robyn Jones this week but we are joined by a Special Guest David Lomnychuk, Proprietor of David's Cleaning Service who is participating in the Exeter Holiday House
Read more ...Lisa Haggerty, PA Americana's Marketing Manager and Chris Flowers, Owner of Reading Distilling are the Guest PJ's this week. The new Reading Distilling Tasting Room at 503 Penn Street,
Read more ...Happy New Year from the gang at Here's What's Happening!!! This week we talk about the Reading Royals home game on Friday night with a performance by Kendal Conrad and a country theme,
Read more ...David Farrar, General Manager of Santander Arena and Santander Performing Arts Center as well as the General Manager of the Reading Royals, joins us as Guest PJ along with his special guest
Read more ...It's Leap Year Weekend! There's the 3rd Annual West Reading Fashion Show at the Olympian Ballroom, Good Thyme For Life supporting the fight against HIV/AIDS, Angora's Leap Day Hike,
Read more ...Friday, Erich Cawalla & The Uptown Band's Winter Dance Party at the Crowne Plaza Reading all proceeds directly benefiting the Conrad Weiser High School Musical, experience the
Read more ...David Farrar, General Manager of Santander Arena and Santander Performing Arts Center as well as the General Manager of the Reading Royals, joins us as Guest PJ along with his special guest
Read more ...Santander Arena is on fire this weekend with Dinosaurs World Live! on Friday, World Championship Professional Motorcyle Ice Racing on Saturday night and Jeff Dunham on Wednesday, plus
Read more ...Recovering from Financial Abuse Recovering from Financial Abuse. Angie Gilmour, Economic Sustainability Advocate at Safe Berks, describes financial abuse, and the free services she offers
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Get an annual mammogram. Period! A routine mammogram changed her life. Wendy Kershner shares her first-hand story about the benefit of early detection. And how her annual mammogram may just have
Read more ...Friday, Erich Cawalla & The Uptown Band's Winter Dance Party at the Crowne Plaza Reading all proceeds directly benefiting the Conrad Weiser High School Musical, experience the
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Are you the type of person who says, "I will be happy when I finish school...or get a new job...or move...or, or, or? Or do you find the joy in exactly where you are at the moment? Listen as Emma
Read more ...Wine and Chocolates this weekend on the Berks County Wine Trail, Why the Caged Bird Sings: A Celebration of Black History Month hosted by Berks Sinfonietta at Immanuel UCC, Soul Nation
Read more ...We give a shout out to a great movement #Iamkinderthanthat (check them out!), check out the Spring Thaw Train Meet at the Allentown Fairgrounds, the Reading Theater Project 5-Minute
Read more ...Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Meghan Sager, Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Coordinator at Safe Berks, shares information about this collaborative effort to improve services to victims
Read more ...It's Leap Year Weekend! There's the 3rd Annual West Reading Fashion Show at the Olympian Ballroom, Good Thyme For Life supporting the fight against HIV/AIDS, Angora's Leap Day Hike,
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