2018-2019 Annual Report MISSION STATEMENT Valley Youth House is the catalyst for youth to achieve their desired future through genuine relationships that support families, ensure safe 612 places, and build community connections. youth & families VISION STATEMENT have a place BOARD OF DIRECTORS We envision a world in which every young to call HOME Eric B. Luftig, Chair person belongs to a nurturing community. Stephanie Raymond, Vice Chair Philip C. Jackson, Secretary Robert Thompson, Treasurer Chris Betley, CPA Adrienne Bonser lives Kathryn Brown 22,480 impacted Patrick Cahill annually William E. Carmody Ghan Desai Douglas Downing Michael J. Gigler Kevin Greene Thomas R. Harrington John Hayes LACKAWANNA James M. Higgins Carlos Hodges, DVM, MS Lori Hulse Armstrong, Destiny Jarnagin, Youth Member Bucks, Carbon, LUZERNE Catherine Keenan 18 Chester, Dauphin, COUNTIES Thomas J. Mihok, MBA Dr. Cynthia Mota Eric B. Luftig Thomas R. Harrington Delaware, Indiana, Dr. Constantina Pippis-Nester Chair, Board of Directors President & CEO Lackawanna, Lancaster, CARBON Michael Rice Victaulic Valley Youth House Lehigh, Luzerne, Montgomery, NORTHAMPTON Charles Reece Jacqueline M. Renner Northampton, Perry, LEHIGH Brianna Rowles, Youth Member Philadelphia, Washington, Donald Sachs Westmoreland Wes Schantz BUCKS Eric Scheler & York MONTGOMERY Paul Smith BOARD OF GOVERNORS DAUPHIN Tracey S. Smith, MBA ARMSTRONG Thomas J. Mihok, MBA, Chair PERRY William H. Spence Carmita Champ Egypt Graham Molly Russin Catherine Keenan, Vice Chair INDIANA Mark Tervalon Brian Cohen Scott Gray Keima Sheriff Catherine Collis Thomas R. Harrington Zachary Sivertsen LANCASTER PHILADELPHIA Maura Topper Rishab Agarwal CHESTER DELAWARE Loretta Tubiello-Harr Adrienne Bonser Patrick Fenningham Pierre LaCroix Gabrielle Taylor, Youth Member Charles Versaggi Patrick Cahill Marcia Gelbart Jacob M. Marco William Westhafer Juan Carlos Vidal YORK June Webre WESTMORELAND programs David Yale PROJECT CHILD COALITION STEERING COMMITTEE 74 Kevin Dolan Mary Lou Scarf WASHINGTON Pam Cho Ara Barlieb Charlene Hutchison Julie Schaible President Erin Barron Patricia McGarry, PhD, LSW Mike Shaffer Lynne Shampain, MSW Cheryl Bleiler Colleen Zullo Rieger, LSW Pam Wallace Vice President Brian Chilcote Heather Reed Andrea Wilson ANNUAL REPORT 2018 -2019 3 At Valley Youth House, we don’t turn our backs at the first sign of adversity. Our doors remain open. Together we can make life-affirming breakthroughs PARTNERSHIPS and healthy decisions. We’ve been there for young people and their families Y Continued cross-sector partnerships to enhance VYH’s capacity to make data-driven decisions. with nowhere else to turn for 46 years. We would be honored to welcome you. Y Designated a National Safe Place, the universal symbol of youth safety. Y Procured Highmark Foundation funding to extend innovative integrated behavioral and physical health programming at two residential sites, in partnership with AWARDS DeSales University Department of Nursing and Health, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Y Valley Youth House was selected as the first ever Outstanding Nonprofit Organization and Marywood University School of Social Work. by the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. The award, along with Y Formed the Allentown Youth Housing Stability Initiative, a multi-sector collaborative proclamations from government officials, was presented to a nonprofit organization to build awareness of and solutions to housing insecurity among youth. that has achieved excellence in four areas: collaboration, governance, inclusion, and vision. Y Approved for Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program to support Adventures in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Y Valley Youth House’s Lehigh Valley Shelter was selected and Adventures in Arts at Camp Fowler. Both programs are aligned to enhance as the first recipient of a Community Spotlight Award, Pennsylvania School Standards. presented by the University of South Florida (USF) Morsani College of Medicine and Lehigh Valley Y Established contracts in Philadelphia and Allentown for subsidized employment programs for youth. Health Network (LVHN.) This award recognizes Y Hosted 86 student interns from 31 different colleges and universities. a community organization that has empowered students to act as agents of change in the greater community at large. The students and faculty at LVHN have had the unique opportunity to bring health care access to the residents of the shelter through bimonthly clinics. REVENUE EXPENSES Photo: $ Michele Albright & Alycha Boehm Bucks County purchase of Service Fees 1,007,190 Salaries and Wages $14,188,263 accepting the Community Spotlight Award Lehigh County purchase of Service Fees $2,143,208 Employee Benefits and Taxes $3,325,717 THOUGHT LEADERSHIP Northampton County purchase of Service Fees $2,676,608 $ Philadelphia County purchase of Service Fees $5,211,484 Professional Services 1,451,690 Y Developed an advocacy platform to ensure VYH mission fulfillment. Other County purchase of Service Fees $8,137,391 Supplies $1,084,779 Y Continued leadership roles throughout the Commonwealth to improve access Magellan / Medical Assistance $2,482,565 to homeless services and housing models. Client Assistance Costs $4,114,599 State and Federal Grants $3,238,421 $ Y Featured in Point Source Youth, a Rapid Re-Housing Handbook. United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley $269,500 Occupancy 1,164,218 $ $ Y Pride housing program in Philadelphia featured in True Colors United Program Service Fees and Other Income 229,372 Other Operating Expenses 2,593,423 Investment Income ($144,194) “At the Intersections: A Collaboration Resource on LGBTQ+ Youth Homelessness” Depreciation $432,389 published by the True Colors Fund. General Contributions and Special Events $1,983,532 Total Expenses $28,355,078 Release of Restricted Contributions $1,133,890 Y Bridge2Home established as the state’s first Host Home housing model $ $ for homeless youth in Western Pennsylvania. Total Revenue 28,368,967 OPERATING RESERVE FOR REINVESTMENT 13,889 Y Joined other LGBTQ+ advocates in the successful ban on conversion therapy in Bethlehem. VALLEY YOUTH HOUSE Y Conducted multiple informational briefings with legislators to improve housing FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS options for youth. STATEMENT 4 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 -2019 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 -2019 5 VYH Prevention programs and services are school-based and in the community. They provide role modeling, educational training, mental health counseling and respite, and are designed to strengthen the bond between youth and caregiver and increase health and safety. THE GOAL IS TO REDUCE OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT AND KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER. The Family STUDENTS AGAINST STUDENTS TAKING In-home services provide intensive interventions blending case management Preservation DESTRUCTIVE DECISIONS ACTIVE ROLES and therapeutic services, educational services, and out-client services to children, Program prevented foster care placement in (SADD) (STARS) youth, and their families. Behavioral Health Rehabilitative Services (BHRS) provide intensive behavioral services 90% and interventions based on the principals of Applied Behavior Analysis, a type of therapy of families served AIM TO EMPOWER TEENS, ENGAGE PARENTS, focused on building skills in areas such as communication, social skills, and compliance. MOBILIZE COMMUNITIES, AND CHANGE LIVES. SADD and STARS Chapters from schools in Lehigh and Northampton Counties gather annually for the Valley Youth House advised our son Billy Lehigh Valley Youth Conference hosted by the Driving Under the Influence/Highway Safety Task Force and provided exceptional services. and Valley Youth House. Held at Lehigh Valley Health Network, each school submits a Public Service 1,485 youth Without the help of Terry O’Donnell Announcement video on the topic of distracted driving, drug and alcohol abuse, or bullying. & families served and Casandra Weinschenk, Billy would not have come as far as he is today. ST – Tony and Mark Collins 1 Parkland High PLACE! School won 1st place for their video Photo: Our VYH Superheros captured in all their glory by members of the Lehigh Valley Photography Group: on the dangers Ryan Fisher of Lasting Image Photography, Matthew Cannon of Cannon Media, of drugs & and Ted Colegrove of Primer Media who donated their time and expertise alcohol. to create a special superhero photography experience for ANDY, ALYSSA, ANIYAH, AND BILLY! PROGRAMS & SERVICES PROGRAMS & SERVICES PREVENTION INTERVENTION 6 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 -2019 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 -2019 7 Photo: Savannah was nervous about sharing her story at the Setting the SAVANNAH RODRIGUEZ Stage with Elton John event. After her speech, attendees applauded After years of trauma, Savannah sought refuge from her father and moved into her Aunt’s home. However, after only her bravery and she felt welcomed a short period of time, Savannah found herself homeless. Out of desperation, Savannah contacted 2-1-1, a toll-free and relieved. Savannah realized the hotline offered by the United Way, providing a connection for the community to health and human services. 2-1-1 many people who attended the event truly do care and want to informed Savannah of the Synergy Project, Valley Youth House’s Street Outreach program that provides emergency help her and others at VYH. services to run away and homeless youth up to age 21. Julian Foster, a VYH street outreach worker, helped Savannah by providing food and supplies until she stayed in the Lehigh Valley Shelter, one of two shelters