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Read full articleObermayer raises funds for VYH via Jeans Friday Fundraiser
Thank you to our friends at Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP for hosting a fundraiser for Valley Youth House! Their June Jeans Friday fundraiser collected hundreds of hygiene items and $420 to support our Pride program for LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness. We <3 our volunteers!
Read full articleYouth Spotlight: Kyree
This week, we are recognizing Kyree! Kyree has been a member of the Achieving Independence Center (AIC) for three years. Last month he turned 21 years old and aged out of the AIC. This fall, Kyree will be attending Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) on a full scholarship. While at CCP he will be studying […]
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The 2016 Backpack Challenge kicked off yesterday in Dilworth Park. This year, our goal is to collect 3,500 backpacks and $29,000 in monetary donations in order to support foster care youth heading back to school this fall. “The city-wide effort will help high school and college age youth prepare for academic success, and with school […]
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July 19th marked the start of the 2016 Backpack Challenge. Every year, Valley Youth House heads the Backpack Challenge in order to raise essential school supplies for Philadelphia’s foster care youth. All school supplies that are collected “will go to students in need who are headed to high school and college”. We appreciate 6 ABC […]
Read full articleYouth Spotlight: Bryanna
This week we are recognizing Bryanna! Bryanna has been a member of the Achieving Independence Center (AIC) for nearly a year and a half. Bryanna is very passionate about the arts and spends her time painting, making necklaces and writing poetry. This fall, Bryanna will be attending Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) pursuing a […]
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2016 Backpack Challenge Collection Sites
The map of all collection sites for the Backpack Challenge can be found below. Thank you to all of our amazing partners for helping us to collect backpacks and school supplies for some very deserving youth!
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Backpack Challenge Sponsors
Thank you to our amazing Backpack Challenge sponsors! Final Finish Midterm Relief
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