On August 14, former VYH client Monroe Martin was on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon! Monroe is a successful comedian living in NYC who has been on Last Comic Standing and The Artie Lang Show.  He is an alum of our Supportive Housing Program in Philadelphia, and we couldn’t be more proud of his […]

Youth from our Independent Living Programs in the Lehigh Valley were invited to soundcheck & backstage at Darius Rucker’s Musikfest show on August 14. Youth had the opportunity to learn about careers in the entertainment industry, with the focus on STEAM – science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. The Morning Call and 6ABC covered the visit, which […]

In July, WFMZ and Lehigh Valley Live featured the RICHY project, a collaborative effort between DeSales University, Dorothy Rider Pool Health Care Trust, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Marywood University and Valley Youth House. The RICHY project that provides onsite access to healthcare and a level of healthcare education that empowers young mothers to make their own healthcare decisions. “‘Since […]

AIC member Samantha was featured on Philly.com in July. Sam graduated as valedictorian of Roxborough High School with a 4.0 GPA and a bouquet of scholarships after overcoming numerous struggles growing up. She’s moving forward because that’s the only path she allows herself to see. “I’m lucky I’m strong,” she said. “I honestly don’t know why […]

The Backpack Challenge had a very successful kick off on July 31 (see 6ABC Action News, KYW1060, and CBS Radio for photos, videos & interviews)!

The Morning Call featured The Synergy Project on the front page of the Sunday paper on July 19! We’re so excited to be able to share the great work done by Shane, Adah & Woody in Allentown & Bucks County with the community. “Alex San Jurjo, 20, has been homeless for about a year, for reasons he says […]