Valley Youth House

Looking for a way to give back to your community? Join us on Friday, November 8th, from 9 am to 12 pm, for Valley Youth House's Volunteer Impact Day! 🌟 We’re calling on individuals, clubs, businesses, and friend groups to lend a helping hand at our facilities. Projects include: Camp Fowler: Deep clean the kitchen and clear leaves from the gutters Bucks Shelter: Organize the donation closet and help paint the office Rapid Rehousing Unit in Allentown: Paint bedrooms New Philly Office: Unpack and set up the space York Office: Help with painting projects This will be a great opportunity to make a difference, connect with others, and have a fun day of service! 💪 ➡️ Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/e6vSnxui

🎃 Had your Halloween party early and already packing up the cobwebs and games? WAIT! 🎉 Valley Youth House would love your gently used Halloween decor and party supplies! 🎃 Help make Halloween special for youth in our Lehigh Valley and Bucks shelters! 👻 Your donated decor and party items will help us create a spooky, fun celebration they’ll always remember. 📍 If you are based in the Lehigh Valley, please drop off your items at our High Point Blvd location. 📍 If you are based in Bucks, please direct message us for a drop off location!

This holiday season, Valley Youth House is dedicated to making the holidays bright for the young people and families we serve. Last year, thanks to the incredible support of our community, we were able to fulfill the holiday wishes of over 5,000 youth. With your help, we’re excited to create another magical season in 2024! Give a gift here! https://lnkd.in/ez5fGsgJ We gratefully accept donations of gift cards (VISA, Amazon, Target, etc.) or checks made payable to Valley Youth House, which can be mailed to our Administrative Office: 📍 3400 High Point Boulevard, Bethlehem, PA 18017 Attn: Advancement Department Your generous gifts will make a difference for youth across all 14 counties we serve. If you would like your donation to support a specific location or program, please include that information with your contribution. Together, we can make this holiday season merry and bright for all! ✨ #HolidayGiftDrive #SupportYouth #ValleyYouthHouse #MakeADifference #HolidayGiving

🎉 On Monday night we raised an incredible $324,000 at Setting the Stage Lehigh Valley to support young people and families in our region! 🏠💙 We were honored to recognize Lee and Dolly Butz and Alvin H. Butz, Inc. as our Distinguished Honorees for their support of Valley Youth House over many decades. Because of their generosity, VYH has has a solid foundation to build programming upon and make direct impacts in young lives. One of those lives belongs to Mrs. Chaunice Holley, Mrs. Pennsylvania America 2023, and an alum of our Independent Living Program. Now, as a proud advocate, she continues to raise awareness for foster care youth and our mission. The night closed with an unforgettable performance by Duran Duran! 🎤 Thank you to everyone who made this event a success! Together, we are creating brighter futures for youth and families. 💫 #SettingTheStageLV #ValleyYouthHouse #FosterCare #DuranDuran #MrsPennsylvaniaAmerica

The Lehigh Valley Shelter is in need of Shea Moisture shampoos, conditioners, and creams! These products are essential to help maintain healthy hair, minimize breakage, and enhance natural texture. Your support would make a difference in our youth's daily care and self-esteem. Click the link below to donate these items via our Amazon Wishlist! https://lnkd.in/gniQNuPu #wishlist #lehighvalley #donation #donate #nonprofit #haircare #shampoo #conditioner #curlyhair #fostercare

🌱 It's Mental Health Awareness Day 🌱 At Valley Youth House, we understand that today's youth face unique challenges that can take a toll on their mental well-being. Since the pandemic, more than 4 in 10 students have reported feeling sad or hopeless. Our Family Based Mental Health program is here to support young people and their families through these difficult times. Available 24/7, our dedicated team provides intensive, individualized care, working to prevent out-of-home placements for youth facing significant mental health challenges. #MentalHealthAwareness #BrightFutures #MentalHealthMatters #SupportYouth #ValleyYouthHouse

Our Lehigh Valley Shelter is in need of Tide Pods and dish soap! 🧼👚 With your help, we can ensure that the shelter has freshly washed clothing daily and clean dishes after every meal. 🍽️ Every donation counts, and your generosity makes a huge difference in the lives of those we serve. Want to help? Drop off your donations at our High Point office or order directly from our Amazon Wishlist! 🛒📦 Thank you for your continued support! https://lnkd.in/gniQNuPu #WishlistWednesday #SupportVYH #CommunityLove #LehighValley #Allentown #Bethlehem

Join Lehigh Valley Anti Trafficking Week for their October Lunch & Learn this Wednesday, featuring special guests from the Safe Exit Initiative! Safe Exit Initiative (SEI) supports individuals involved in the sex trade, whether they choose to remain, are transitioning out, or have already exited. SEI offers a range of services, including a drop-in resource center and an innovative residential treatment program for survivors. The organization is led by co-executive directors Audrey Doody and Courtney Ross Escobar. SEI will also serve as this year’s keynote and guest speakers at their annual LVAT Symposium in November. Get a sneak peek at their expertise during this virtual session on October 9th, from 12 PM to 1 PM via Zoom. Reserve your spot here! https://lnkd.in/e3Yj_aiC

The York School Based Life Skills (SBLS) program still needs your help! 🛒🍳 In this program, our youth come together after school to work on essential life skills and enjoy a meal together. We’re asking for donations of cooking items like griddles, air fryers, crock pots, and more from our Amazon Wishlist to support this incredible program. Not only will these items help us prepare meals for our youth, but they will also empower them by teaching them how to cook for themselves! 🍽️ You can make a difference by donating today! 💙 🛍️ https://lnkd.in/ev_QMU-z #WishlistWednesday #SupportYouth #DonateToday #LifeSkills #YorkPA

Valley Youth House is thrilled to announce $150,000 in funding for its THRIVE Program (Transitional Housing, Resilience, Independence, Victorious, Empowerment), located at the Sasso House. This funding, secured through the dedicated efforts of Pennsylvania State Representative Joshua Siegel, will bolster transitional housing and essential services for female-identifying trafficking survivors in the Lehigh Valley. The investment will ensure that Valley Youth House can continue providing critical resources, including life skills education, mental health support, and housing assistance, to help these vulnerable young women rebuild their lives. The funding was announced during a press conference held at Valley Youth House’s Administrative Headquarters, where Representative Siegel highlighted the importance of supporting youth facing both housing instability and the trauma of trafficking. He spoke passionately about the THRIVE Program's impact, noting, "Programs like this make sure that these young women get a shot to reclaim their lives...What struck me most within the THRIVE acronym is the Victorious component. It’s about taking victims and turning them into victors." The THRIVE Program at the Sasso House serves female-identifying survivors aged 14-21, offering a safe haven with housing, meals, and essential personal items. The program provides comprehensive support, including peer mentorship, addiction treatment, job training, and medical care, empowering residents to reclaim their futures. Since its launch in April 2022, the THRIVE Program has made a profound impact, thanks to the generosity of Patricia Walsh, who purchased the Sasso House. Enriching activities like beach trips, amusement parks, and concerts have helped foster deep bonds between staff and residents. As THRIVE continues its mission, this new funding will enable more survivors to access life-changing resources, helping them heal, gain independence, and embrace a future filled with hope and empowerment. #thrive #trafficking #TraffickingSurvivors #pennsylvania #lehighvalley #philly #philadelphia