Opportunity House Volunteers Recognized with Golden Deeds Award
June 21, 2017 – Herald Times Online
With so many volunteers doing amazing work year after year at the Opportunity House, it was impossible to select just one to be honored. So for the first time in the Exchange Club of Northside Bloomington’s history, they awarded all 65 volunteers the Book of Golden Deeds Award, a distinction that has…” read more

Opportunity House: Helping Out for Nearly 50 Years
May 31, 2017 – Bloom Magazine
“Back in 1968, a group of ‘church ladies’ stumbled upon life on the other side of the tracks. The women were shocked to see the deprivation that existed in the neighborhood known as Pigeon Hill. The sight of ramshackle housing inspired the group to lend a helping hand. They first began by…” read more

Featured Opportunities
May 3, 2017 – VolunteerBloomington!
“Surprises abound in the donation stacks at Opportunity House thrift shop. They are currently in need of several volunteers to sort and stage all of the items waiting to hit the shelves. Bring your eye for detail for a shift from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 12-3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Training is provided. Groups of…” read more

Leading Volunteers Recognized At Be More Awards Ceremony
March 31, 2017 – WBIW News
The Be More Awards, which honor local volunteers for committed community service, were presented Tuesday… Mayor John Hamilton presented the final award, the Be More Dedicated award, to Marge Penrod, who volunteers with Opportunity House, saying, ‘She is one of the pieces of a puzzle that quietly holds our community together, making it a better place…’” read more

Opportunity House Volunteer Opportunities
March 30, 2017 – City of Bloomington Volunteer Network
“Proceeds go to support Monroe County United Ministries (MCUM), especially their nationally-accredited, income-based childcare and self-sufficiency programs. Numerous studies have shown that high-quality early childhood education can have a long-lasting impact on the child, the family, and the broader…” read more

Activate! – Opportunity House: Jill Argenbreight
January 30, 2017 – WFHB Radio Podcast
“This week on Activate! Opportunity House is a non-profit resale shop that has been serving Monroe County since 1968. This volunteer-run store provides recycled household goods and clothing at great prices, and work in partnership with other Monroe County non-profits to ensure people in the greatest need…” read more