Provident Bank Foundation Presents $7,500 Grant for Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy Training

The Provident Bank Foundation presented VYH with a $7,500 check for a grant to underwrite training and certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT) to improve outcomes with foster care youth and homeless individuals.  The grant includes implementation of the model, a new service for VYH, for 20 Independent Living program individuals in Allentown who […]

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Bucks Shelter receives 2,500 grant from Middle Bucks Institute of Technology

The Middle Bucks Institute of Technology’s Philanthropy Today Club, in conjunction with The Heenan Foundation, presented Valley Youth House with a grant for $2,500.00 this week. Per the Philosophy Today Club’s request, this grant will be directed toward “the extra things” that our youth in Bucks County may not otherwise have access to. Thank you, Middle […]

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Backpack Challenge Sponsorship Opportunities

Heading to high school or starting college is an exciting time. However, for homeless and foster care youth who have no one to help them purchase school supplies, it can be extremely stressful. The Backpack Challenge is an opportunity for Philadelphia area businesses and residents to help these hard working young people get off to […]

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Couches Don’t Count Event Schedule

We will be holding a round of #CouchesDontCount pop-up events this June to help raise awareness of the disproportionate amount of youth that experience homelessness. Come out to Center City on June 7th through the 12th to stop by the couch and learn more! Tuesday, June 7th 12pm: Barnes & Noble @ 18th and Walnut […]

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The Synergy Project RV Takes to the Streets of Allentown

Mobile Drop-In Center Benefitting Runaway and Homeless Youth in Allentown The Synergy Project, Valley Youth House’s street outreach program, has released the summer schedule of their mobile drop-in center.  The Synergy Project’s RV unit will be stationed around Allentown to provide services to youth in need. The Synergy Project is a Valley Youth House program […]

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