VYH News

Philly PIT Count 2022

The annual Philly Point-in-Time (PIT) Count is a count of all persons experiencing homelessness on the streets, in a shelter, and other temporary or unstable housing in order to estimate the size of the population in need of housing and supportive services. This year, Philly PIT Count will take place on February 23, 2022 and […]

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VYH Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Observance 2022

On Monday, January 17, 2021 our nation will commemorate the 93rd 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. As our nation and local communities continue to struggle with a global pandemic, racial injustices, and […]

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Valley Youth House Receives $200,000 Donation to Create Endowment in Memory of Zachary Barker Chittick

Valley Youth House has been generously gifted $200,000 from Barbara Barker and John Chittick in memory and honor of their late son, Zachary Barker Chittick. The Zachary Barker Chittick Endowment Fund will provide continuous, annual funding of programs and services for youth and families served by Valley Youth House. Zachary Barker Chittick grew up in […]

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Holiday Gift Drive 2021

As an essential, life-sustaining business, the doors of Valley Youth House have remained open throughout the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic to help youth and families who need our services. We are committed to bringing inspiration and joy to our young people through our Holiday Gift Drive. Please help us create a joyous holiday […]

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Lehigh Valley Anti-Trafficking Week: Q&A with VYH’s Alycha Boehm

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. As Lehigh Valley Anti-Trafficking Week kicks off tomorrow, […]

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The Synergy Project Philadelphia: Additional Information

The Synergy Project Philadelphia is a Street Outreach & Emergency Services program at Valley Youth House designed to help youth 24 years-old and younger who have runaway, are experiencing homelessness and/or unstably housed. Programs and Resources: The Synergy Project: Street Outreach Program What support do we provide? Informal counseling surrounding housing insecurity and connection to […]

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Valley Youth House Granted $30,000 from Sanofi US

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 […]

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Holiday Gift Drive 2021

As an essential, life-sustaining business, the doors of Valley Youth House have remained open throughout the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic to help youth and families who need our services. We are committed to bringing inspiration and joy to our young people through our Holiday Gift Drive. Please help us create a joyous holiday season […]

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