DeSales PT students teach group at Maternity Group Home

Doctor of Physical Therapy students at DeSales University visited the young women at our Maternity Group Home to teach a group on how to care for their bodies during pregnancy and while caring for their child (postpartum).  This informative, interactive session taught the young women how to support their backs, especially, while carrying and bathing their baby and […]

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VYH Awarded $1,000 Grant from Santander to Benefit Supportive Housing for Homeless Families

Valley Youth House is pleased to announce that it has received a $10,000 grant from the Santander Bank Charitable Contributions Program to benefit the Supportive Housing for Homeless Families Program. The Program provides young, homeless families with rental assistance, case management, and support services so that they can achieve stable housing and independence. To ensure […]

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Setting the Stage 2016 Recognizes Youth Speaker: Ashley

Our youth speaker for Setting the Stage with Elton John is Ashley, the winner of the Valley Youth House Speaker Series!  At the event, Ashley was presented a plaque and $500 to further her studies.  Read the transcript of Ashley’s speech below:   “There will never be a right time in your life to do a great […]

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Setting the Stage 2016 Honors John F. & Jane Malloy and Victaulic

John F. and Jane Malloy have been longtime supporters and active volunteers of Valley Youth House.  John served on the Valley Youth House Board of Directors and John and Jane participated in and generously contributed to Valley Youth House, including leadership support of the capital campaigns to purchase Camp Fowler and our Maternity Group Home “Great Beginnings”. […]

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Setting the Stage 2016 Co-Chairmen & Executive Committee

Setting the Stage Executive Committee Barbra Barker & Jeff Schlamb Anne Baum, Vice President, Capital Blue Cross Curtis H. Barnette, Esq. and Joanne Barnette Joseph E. Brake, Vice President & General Manager, Coca-Cola Bottling Company of the Lehigh Valley Greg L. Butz, President, Alvin H. Butz, Inc. William E. Carmody, CEO, First Generation Martin D. […]

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Valley Youth House wins Golden Cone award for Healing the World

Valley Youth House participated in PARK(ing) Day, an annual worldwide event where artists, designers and citizens transform metered parking spots into temporary public parks, on September 16th. We had a great day in Center City Philadelphia where we raised awareness for homeless LGBTQ youth through our #CouchesDontCount campaign. In addition to a great day, we’re proud […]

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‘Tis the Season to Fulfill Holiday Wishes

Valley Youth House empowers and strengthens the lives of children, youth, and families through inclusive programming.  But we need the help of the community to fulfill holiday wishes and create a joyous season for those who have come to us with so little to celebrate.  We are hopeful that local businesses, individuals, and community organizations […]

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