VYH announces Emily A. Conners, M.S. receives 2018 AFP Rising Star Award

Valley Youth House (VYH) is pleased to announce that Emily A. Conners, M.S., will receive the 2018 Rising Star Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Eastern PA Chapter. This award is presented to a fundraising professional with five or fewer years paid experience who exemplifies professionalism and creativity, has documented success in fundraising and […]

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2017 Young Achiever, Christopher Heard

VYH is delighted to announce our 2017 Young Achiever is Christopher Heard! Chris is an active member of the Achieving Independence Center and has displayed self-sufficiency in a myriad of ways in the time VYH has worked with him. In the fall, Chris participated in Power Corps programming in addition to his work with the […]

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VYH testifies for Philadelphia City Council on homelessness prevention

Valley Youth House’s VP of SE Programs, Allison Moore, provided testimony before Philadelphia’s City Council yesterday about homelessness prevention and the need for increased supports and funding. VYH was one of several agencies to participate, including People’s Emergency Center, Juvenile Law Center, Office of Homeless Services, and the Family Service Provider Network. Read more about […]

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2017 Corporate Achiever, FS Investments

Valley Youth House is thrilled to announce that FS Investments will be honored at our annual Always Bet on Youth Casino Night as the 2017 Corporate Achiever! Through its charitable affiliate, the FS Foundation, FS Investments not only supports local nonprofit agencies, but drives a culture of civic responsibility for their employees. Over 2,500 hours […]

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2018 Individual Achiever, Brian Cohen

Valley Youth House is thrilled to announce that Mr. Brian Cohen, Vice President and City Manager of Liberty Property Trust, will be honored at our annual Always Bet on Youth Casino Night as the 2018 Individual Achiever! Brian Cohen is Vice President and City Manager of Liberty Property Trust’s Philadelphia office where he manages a […]

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VYH receives $700k grant from the City of Philadelphia

Yesterday, the City of Philadelphia hosted a press conference to announce a $700,000 grant to the Coalition to End Youth Homelessness, which is headed by Valley Youth House. City Council members Helen Gym, Allan Domb, and Jannie Blackwell were in attendance and played a major role in securing the funding. Helen Gym spearheaded a visit […]

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Happy Giving Tuesday!

# GivingTuesday is a national day of giving that occurs every year, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, in response to the commercialism and consumerism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Today is also Day 10 in our #10DaysofGratitude campaign and we want to thank YOU! Be #UNselfie and show us your support on this #GivingTuesday by […]

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Valley Youth House featured on Ben Around Philly

Valerie Johnson, Assistant Director of Development for Valley Youth House in Philadelphia returns to the show to chat with Kristen about their November Youth Count #GivingTuesday on November 29th and this year’s Holiday Gift Drive. Hear all about this amazing organization, constantly working to help youth experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia. Listen to the interview HERE.

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