Press Releases

• 2/9/2012 - Your ticket to the 2012 Souper Bowl... is here!
  Click on this link to purchase tickets for the 2012 Souper Bowl and the Preview Party.  Monday, May 7, 2012 at Body Zone Sports and Wellness Complex.  http://www.mycommunityevents.com/common/eventDetail.aspx?id=14754
• 12/8/2011 - Bowman Hat Company brings Holiday Cheer!
  On Thursday, December 8, the folks from Bowman Hat Company in Adamstown, PA stopped by our shelter to drop off hats for our clients.  This is the fourth year that the hat company honored us with their warmth and kindness.  They delivered over 150 hats so that everyone could select one or more to keep them warm as the winter weather gets colder.Thank you very much to all of the employees from Bowman Hat Company!  Each year you bring warmth to us in style!
• 12/8/2011 - From Scandal to Fundraising Success - Local Penn State Students support Opportunity House
  http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=351010Congratulations to the students at Penn State Berks!  Thank you.
• 9/14/2011 - Opportunity House Aims to Bridge the Digital Divide
  Our Technology Center will offer computers to every child who enters our walls.  Read about it...http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=332259
• 9/8/2011 - Mogantown Company Supports Opportunity House
  Morgantown Company Supports Opportunity House Technology Center
• 9/6/2011 - EthoSource brings "House" warming gifts :) to our Technology Center.
  Expansion at 2nd Street Learning and Technology Center coming togetherarticle September 02, 2011 As the moving trucks came to a halt, men in grey t-shirt quickly unloaded gigantic boxes, and using dollies, rolled them along the sidewalk, and into the brand new Second Street Learning and Technology Center, located behind Opportunity House on 2nd Street in... http://www.wfmz.com/news/Expansion-at-2nd-Street-Learning-and-Technology-Center-coming-together/-/121458/483112/-/v07r9q/-/index.html
• 9/1/2011 - New Faces of Homelessness
  From the Reading Eagle - August 2011New Faces of Homelessness
• 9/1/2011 - Berks Company Serves Picnic Lunch to Opportunity House
  Company serves picnic lunch to Opportunity House Clients and Staff
• 8/25/2011 - They Transformed Vacant Lot Into Paradise
  They Transformed Vacant Lot Into Paradise
• 7/6/2011 - The Children's Alliance Center is Helping to Heal the Pain
  Children's Alliance Center (CAC) - One of our favorite stories is of a seven year old girl who told our Forensic Interviewer that she never wanted to talk about her abuse.  She said she was scared and when she did try to speak to someone, no one helped her.  She said that she lost her COURAGE... because, nothing was done to protect her.  But, after coming to the CAC and talking to our staff, she found her courage, again.  The staff at the CAC call her "Courage Girl".If you know a child who may... View Full Article
• 7/5/2011 - Shiela D. Guildin -Person of the Week - July 5, 2011
  To read about our special Person of the Week please click on this link to the Reading Eagle - Tuesday, July 5, 2011 - Sheila Guldin.http://readingeagle.com/Article.aspx?id=318249
• 7/5/2011 - Wilson Interact Club Helps Out At Opportunity House
  Our dear friends from Wilson School District volunteer at the 2nd Street Learning Center.  Please click on this link to the Reading Eagle to read more about their special gift to Opportunity House.http://readingeagle.com/Article.aspx?id=318213
• 6/30/2011 - Our Garden is Growing Along With Our Agency
  Many people seek help from our agency at times that are the most difficult for them.  There are those of us who could not begin to imagine how challenging those times might be.  With the help of trained and professional staff, outcomes are not always exactly the same, but, we have so many wonderful stories to share.  Some of the great things that are happening this summer at Opportunity House will certainly make you smile.  Please consider a visit to our campus.  You can use the "Contact Us"... View Full Article
• 2/4/2011 - Opportunity House Offers Shelter to Greater Reading’s Homeless Population
  Reading, PA - Over twenty-seven years ago, when Opportunity House first opened its doors in Reading, the goal was to provide shelter and food to those members of our community who were in need and homeless. The agency continues to grow with the needs of the community, but, never loses sight of the original mission. During the winter months when temperatures and weather conditions are freezing and life threatening, Opportunity House still opens its doors and welcomes those in need. This program... View Full Article
  Opportunity_House_Offers_Shelter_to_Greater_Reading_s_Homeless_Population.pdf
• 1/31/2011 - Person of the week: Jose L. Ortiz
  Age: 52.Address: Mohnton.Occupation: Sales broker in the food industry.Family: Wife, Dominga; daughter, Jasmin Ortiz, 30, Mohnton; and son, Jose A. Ortiz, 28, Mohnton.Making a difference: Ortiz, a member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God, Whitfield, is responsible for organizing a weekly Bible study at Opportunity House, Reading. Almost three years ago, he was part of an anniversary presentation program led by the Latino fellowship at the church. A director at the shelter learned of the... View Full Article
• 1/11/2011 - Opportunity House - What a wonderful holiday!
  Opportunity House - What a wonderful holiday! Thank you Ly, Reading Eagle and our extra special Santa friend!http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=274649
• 1/11/2011 - Opportunity House - This story continues to get better....
  Reminiscing back to when I was a little kid, I remember writing letters to Santa asking him to bring me Barbie's pink dream house, with a big closet filled with Barbie clothes, and a red sports car parked right outside the garage door.I'm sure all of us have asked for silly stuff like that, or for world peace or just the world's largest cookie. As I grew older I learned not everyone was as lucky as I was to have their wishes come true.If I were to receive $1,000 to give to anyone in the world,... View Full Article
• 1/6/2011 - Donor of the Year Award...
  Donor of the Year Award…..Opportunity House is pleased to announce the 2011 Donor of the Year presentation at the Souper Bowl Preview Party on Monday, May 2nd. This year’s honorees are Lois E. and Irvin Cohen.”