Youth from our Independent Living Programs in the Lehigh Valley were invited to soundcheck & backstage at Darius Rucker’s Musikfest show on August 14. Youth had the opportunity to learn about careers in the entertainment industry, with the focus on STEAM – science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. The Morning Call and 6ABC covered the visit, which […]

Thank you to the Attic Youth Center for donating hygiene supplies that were collected by Johnson & Johnson employees to the Youth Count in August!

In July, WFMZ and Lehigh Valley Live featured the RICHY project, a collaborative effort between DeSales University, Dorothy Rider Pool Health Care Trust, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Marywood University and Valley Youth House. The RICHY project that provides onsite access to healthcare and a level of healthcare education that empowers young mothers to make their own healthcare decisions. “‘Since […]

AIC member Samantha was featured on Philly.com in July. Sam graduated as valedictorian of Roxborough High School with a 4.0 GPA and a bouquet of scholarships after overcoming numerous struggles growing up. She’s moving forward because that’s the only path she allows herself to see. “I’m lucky I’m strong,” she said. “I honestly don’t know why […]

Michael, who likes all things creepy and most things crawly, is the Achieving Independence Center’s musical maestro. When he’s not listening to old school hip hop, he enjoys drawing anime, collecting crystals, and writing poetry. Michael, who graduated from high school a few years ago, has found a renewed passion for education and hopes to […]

Ikea, big sister of the Achieving Independence Center (literally and figuratively — Ikea has three younger siblings who also attend the Center!), prides herself on her being a mentor to newer AIC members. Ikea is bright, honest, and supportive of her peers and is always willing to give honest and frank advice. Did we also mention […]

Tahira, The Achieving Independence Center’s quiet storm, rarely lets on to what she is thinking, but when she puts her mind to something — whether it’s art, modeling, or dancing! — you very quickly see how spirited, talented, and joyful she is. Tahira, who will enter the 11th grade at Universal Audenried Charter High School, […]

Thomas, a long-time member of the Achieving Independence Center (AIC), is our resident comedian! He has dreams of attending the Community College of Philadelphia. He spends his free time at the AIC looking for employment, helping new members learn the ropes, and taking part in our Center’s fashion design and sewing workshops. Thomas has found […]

The Backpack Challenge had a very successful kick off on July 31 (see 6ABC Action News, KYW1060, and CBS Radio for photos, videos & interviews)!

The Morning Call featured The Synergy Project on the front page of the Sunday paper on July 19! We’re so excited to be able to share the great work done by Shane, Adah & Woody in Allentown & Bucks County with the community. “Alex San Jurjo, 20, has been homeless for about a year, for reasons he says […]