Breaking the Chains of Trafficking: How our THRIVE Program at the Sasso House Empowers Survivors

The THRIVE program at the Sasso House (which stands for Transitional Housing. Resilience. Independence. Victorious. Empowerment.) offers housing, meals, clothes and personal items for female-identifying trafficking survivors aged 14-21. Our experienced counselors also connect residents with peer mentors, drug and alcohol treatment, psychiatric care, employment training, and medical care. It is the mission of THRIVE […]

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VYH Celebrates 50th Anniversary

On Sunday, March 19th, Valley Youth House will be celebrating 50 continuous years of service to youth and families in our community. Valley Youth House’s first site opened on March 19th,1973, as a youth shelter in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley. The shelter was and still is open day and night, ensuring young people in crisis have […]

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Saturday, November 4, 2023: Setting the Stage – Lehigh Valley

– SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2023 Distinguished Honorees: Rich & Eileen Wuerthele, Crayola Renaissance Hotel Allentown 12 N 7th St, Allentown, PA 18101 Reception & Awards Presentations PPL Center 701 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101 Stevie Nicks All proceeds from this event will benefit the life-changing programs and services provided to youth and families served by […]

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Resource Guide: 2023 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

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 […]

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Project Silk LV announces opening date at new location

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 […]

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Penntex Construction Commits $187,000 to Valley Youth House

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 […]

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Make the Season Bright | Holiday Gift Drive 2022

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 […]

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