Valley Youth House

Calling all pickleball enthusiasts! Valley Youth House's annual pickleball tournament is coming up on June 3rd and you're invited! Monday, June 3, 2024 | Lehigh Country Club (2319 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 18103) 8:00 am Pickleball Registration & Continental Breakfast 9:00 am Pickleball Start 11:30 am Buffet Lunch on the Terrace Pickleball reservation also includes: continental breakfast, courtside snacks and refreshments, lunch buffet, gift, chance for prizes. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e4-xFg7E Contact Emily Conners Henry with any questions: EConners@ValleyYouthHouse.org

As a board member I have had the privilege of having a front row seat for over twelve years to witness the great work the team at Valley Youth House does to help so many at-risk youth every year across the state of Pennsylvania. Proud Dorman Products could play a role in supporting their efforts. Tom Harrington Christina J. Schoemaker, MBA, CFRE Lisa Weingartner

🗣️ Calling all Changemakers! Adolescents Achieving Independence, our program created to support current or former foster care youth and young adults, is in need of PS3 games and controllers! Click the link below to donate these items via their Amazon Wishlist! And if you yourself have extra PS3 games that you'd like to donate, please feel free to direct message us! https://lnkd.in/ggCuysjV #wishlist #lehighvalley #donation #donate #nonprofit #AAI #fostercare #foster

Give Local York's 24-hour online giving day ends at 9 PM TONIGHT and we are counting on your support! All funds raised during Give Local York will help Valley Youth House provide stable housing and the critical life skills to young people in York county who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability after exiting the foster care system: • Adolescents Achieving Independence (AAI): One-on-one mentorship with foster or non-foster youth ages 14-23, teaching adult life skills • Rapid Re-Housing (RRH): Homeless youth ages 18-24 are provided transitional housing and a case manager to learn life skills and attain residence • School-Based Life Skills (SBLS): After school classes that give students the chance to learn adult skills and create goals for the rest of their lives Give where you live and donate to Valley Youth House on our Give Local York page! https://lnkd.in/efdfKDUd #GiveLocal #GiveLocalYork #ValleyYouthHouse #YorkPA #nonprofit #donate

🎉 It's time to make history again! 🎉 Last year, Give Local York raised a record-breaking $4.64 million for 330 nonprofits. This year, the goal is even higher! Join Valley Youth House in this monumental event starting tonight at 9PM through May 3rd at 9PM! All funds raised will help Valley Youth House provide stable housing and the critical life skills to young people in York county experiencing homelessness or housing instability after exiting the foster care system. 👉 Set your alarm for 9PM and visit our page on the Give Local York website to help us make May 2 & 3 the biggest days of giving in York County's history! https://lnkd.in/efdfKDUd #GiveLocalYork #York #ValleyYouthHouse #Donate #Donor

We're kicking off our Volunteer Impact Day series with a big shout-out to our incredible volunteers from Morgan Stanley and B. Braun Medical Inc. (US)! Last Friday, they joined forces with our devoted VYH staff at our new Silk Lehigh Valley space. 🏡✨ Together, we transformed the new Silk backyard into a beautiful, welcoming area. From discarding trash to weeding and sprucing up the garden, every effort was made to make this space inviting to all. 🍃🌸 Thank you to everyone who dedicated their time and energy. Your hard work truly makes a difference and lights up our community. Stay tuned for more updates from Volunteer Impact Day! #ValleyYouthHouse #VolunteerImpactDay #CommunityService #MorganStanley #BBraunMedical #Volunteer #LehighValley

At Valley Youth House, we love seeing the positive impact our Youth Education Program has on young learners in Lehigh County. Erin, one of our amazing education specialists, received a touching note from a 3rd grader after her weekly Second Step lesson: "Miss Erin, this is for you. Thank you for being our teacher. I love learning about Second Step!" It's moments like these that show the incredible bond formed in our program, which focuses on handling strong emotions, empathy, problem-solving, and making good decisions. We're so proud of Erin and grateful for the trust these students place in her. Thank you for your dedication, Erin! Your work is making a difference! 🌟 #ValleyYouthHouse #YouthEducationProgram #SecondStep #LehighValley

🗣️ Calling all Changemakers! York Rapid Rehousing - the Valley Youth House program that assists young adults in locating safe housing, gaining employment, and developing the life skills to be self-supporting - is in need of cooking and kitchen items! Click the link below to donate these items via their Amazon Wishlist! https://lnkd.in/eYRFZd_P #wishlist #yorkpa #donation #donate #rapidrehousing #nonprofit

🧡 Meet Bella! With a heart full of passion and a drive to make a difference, Bella has embarked on a journey to bring the magic of books to the youth at Valley Youth House. "Hey there! I’m Bella Salampessy, originally from Ambon, Maluku, but raised in Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia. Currently, I’m diving into the world of early childhood education as an international student with the Community College Initiative Program Scholarship at Northampton Community College. My heart beats with a love for community and a passion for making a difference. That’s why I’ve embarked on a book donation project, driven by the belief that every child deserves access to the magic of books. Crafting colorful flyers and rallying support from my dorm mates and church friends, we’re on a mission to brighten the lives of children at Valley Youth House. I believe and pray that this action can be a meaningful step to help all of the children at Valley Youth House. As I dream of contributing to communities both here and back in Jayapura, Indonesia, I hope to spread the joy of literacy far and wide. I believe one small step can make a big change." A huge thank you to Bella and her colleagues from college and church, for your generous donation and for spreading the joy of reading. 📖 We are so lucky to know changemakers like you! #ValleyYouthHouse #BookDonation #CommunitySupport #YouthEmpowerment #Literacy #Northampton

Valley Youth House is proud to support the recent youth conference hosted by the Lehigh Valley DUI/Highway Safety Task Force at Lehigh Valley Health Network—Mack Boulevard. This event brought together over 150 students from schools across the Lehigh Valley, engaging them in interactive activities designed to promote safe decisions. ThinkFast Interactive turned safety education into a fun and dynamic game show, keeping students engaged and actively participating. This creative approach emphasizes the importance of making positive choices and avoiding destructive behaviors like drunk driving and underage drinking. The event also highlighted the inspiring efforts of the Emmaus High School's Kid to Kid Program. As peer mentors, these students are leading by example, guiding their peers toward healthier paths and safer decisions. As Co-Chairman Brian Downs mentioned, the goal is to empower these young leaders to spread the safety message throughout their schools and communities. Every effort counts, as even one tragedy is too many. We commend all the students, advisors, and organizations involved in making this conference a success. Together, let's continue to support and encourage our youth to make safe and positive choices! #ValleyYouthHouse #LehighValley #DUI #SafetyFirst #YouthLeadership #ThinkFast