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 (VYH) is deeply saddened by the news of Father Dan Gambet’s passing. As a longtime friend and partner of our agency, Father Dan was actively involved in helping VYH create a world in which every young person belongs to a nurturing community. Father Dan served on the VYH Board of Directors for […]

Valley Youth House has received two grants from Sanofi US, totaling in $30,000 to support the agency’s Northern Region Rapid Re-Housing programs (Lackawanna, Luzerne & Monroe Counties) and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Camps at Camp Fowler. The funding received from these grants helps Valley Youth House towards their mission of being the catalyst […]

Valley Youth House has received a grant of $75,000 from the Air Products Foundation. This generous donation will fund the Air Products Sensory Room at Valley Youth House’s Camp Fowler, as well as support the Setting the Stage for the Future of Valley Youth House campaign. The Air Products Sensory Room is a peaceful space […]

We’re honored to share that Valley Youth House has received a grant from The Edward and Inez Donley Fund at the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation! Grants from the fund support organizations that promote self-sufficiency and achievement for marginalized children, individuals, and families by increasing education and literacy support. Funding received from this grant will help […]

With the help of Eagle Scout, Owen Tobias, our garden at Camp Fowler has received some tender, love and care!  Owen worked with Matt Galle, Manager at Valley Youth House’s Camp Fowler, on some significant garden renovations for his Troop 1600 Eagle Scout Project. Owen led a team of volunteers in upgrading the garden beds […]

Valley Youth House’s Haus of Shadez program in Allentown & GLO program in Harrisburg partnered together to hold a Virtual Ball in recognition of World AIDS Day. Staff were thrilled that 903 young people attended! It really exemplifies how technology can bring us together. Along with the Virtual Ball, HIV/STI testing was available and so […]

L-R: Brent Fleckenstein, Commerce Construction Co., L.P.; Scott Gray, Clincierge, VYH Board of Governors Chair; Andy Brush, Commerce Construction Co., L.P.; Richard Brooks, Brooks Development Group; Rick Koze, Kay Builders; Dave Foraker, Kay Builders;, Eric B. Luftig, VYH Board of Directors Chair; Tom Harrington, VYH President & CEO; with youth campers Cruz, Jessica, Rubi, Natalie and […]

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The arrival of COVID-19 has ushered in a new level of uncertainty across the country and while the virus may not discriminate, the uncomfortable reality is that its hardships are felt disproportionately. The sudden increase in unemployment and the closure of entire sections of the economy have left families and young people waiting for food […]