Today our nation commemorates the 94th Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This holiday celebrates this civil rights leader’s life and legacy, as he worked tirelessly to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive world. Many know that Mrs. Coretta Scott King envisioned this holiday to be designated as a day of service to […]

We are excited to welcome youth to Project Silk Lehigh Valley’s new space at 1101 Hamilton Street in Allentown beginning January 17! Project Silk Lehigh Valley is an inclusive drop-in center for LGBTQ youth and their families and allies. The space is open from 1:00-7:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and features free daily activities and events. Anyone […]

Regional construction company builds community by supporting young campers. Valley Youth House is pleased to announce that Penntex Construction has committed $187,000 to support young campers in their participation in STEM and arts programs offered by Valley Youth House at Camp Fowler. Founded in 1973 as a single shelter in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Valley Youth House […]

Valley Youth House is pleased to announce that Project Silk Lehigh Valley is moving to 1101 Hamilton Street, Suite 102, Allentown, PA 18101 in the Hamilton Business Center. Project Silk Lehigh Valley is an LGBTQ+ inclusive drop-in program that is youth-led, adult-supported, and offers a wide variety of free services. Project Silk Lehigh Valley offers […]

Valley Youth House is pleased to co-sponsor a Homeless Remembrance Blanket Project event alongside the York County Coalition on Homelessness and other sponsors.  The event aims to help end homelessness and to remember the local homeless that have been lost.  The event will take place on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 in front of Union Lutheran […]

The holidays are an especially difficult time for the youth and families served by Valley Youth House. The Holiday Gift Drive annually raises funds in order to provide holiday gifts to over 1,500 youth and families served by the agency’s programs and services. Now more than ever, non-profit organizations are in great need of philanthropic […]

The federal Dept. of Health and Human Services Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) awards the funding through a competitive application process to support organizations and communities that are committed to ending youth homelessness. Valley Youth House announces the award of $750,000 over a three-year period to fund the Transitional Living Program (TLP) that provides […]

Miguel’s journey with Valley Youth House began in our Lehigh Valley Shelter, where he stayed as a resident. During his stay, our staff members very quickly noticed Miguel’s artistic abilities and how he could use art to express himself.  “Miguel is such an incredible young adult and artist. Ever since I saw him begin his […]

Valley Youth House is a proud founding member of the Lehigh Valley Anti-Trafficking Collaborative and participant of Lehigh Valley Anti-Trafficking Week. The mission of LVAT is to abolish human trafficking in our community by building a united front to educate and equip our community to take action.  This year’s Lehigh Valley Anti-Trafficking Week will take […]

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2023 Renaissance Hotel Allentown 12 N 7th St, Allentown, PA 18101 Reception & Awards Presentations 4:30-6:30pm PPL Center 701 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101 Freedom Tour 2023: Journey with Very Special Guest TOTO 7:30 pm All proceeds from this event will benefit the life-changing programs and services provided to youth and families served […]