The Philadelphia Department of Human Services' Achieving Independence Center will hold a closing ceremony for the Backpack Challenge on August 27th at the Impact Hub. The Backpack Challenge is an opportunity for the Philadelphia community to help older foster care youth be successful in school.
The Philadelphia Department of Human Services' (DHS) Achieving Independence Center (AIC) will hold a kick off for the Backpack Challenge on July 31st at 3pm in LOVE Park.
Valley Youth House is pleased to announce its selection to receive a two-year grant of $20,000 from the Connelly Foundation. This award will support general operations for the Philadelphia Independent Living Programs, which provide support for homeless youth ages 18-21 who have exited the foster care system.
Valley Youth House (VYH) will host a casino-themed gala to support homeless and foster youth in Philadelphia on Friday, March 28, 2014 from 6 pm-10 pm at the Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District.
VYH-GP has been selected to receive a $10,000 grant by the Philadelphia Chapter of The Transition Network's Giving Circle. This award will fund incidental education expenses for current and former foster care youth attending post-secondary programs.