The Valley Youth House (VYH) hosted its 7th Annual “Always Bet on Youth” Casino night to benefit homeless and foster youth of Pennsylvania on May 4, 2017, at the Crystal Tea Room.
The night began with a cocktail party at which several people were honored, including 2017 Young Achiever is Christopher Heard, Harold Epps and FS Investments at the Always Bet on Youth Casino Night as the 2017 Corporate Achiever!
Valley Youth House provides a first line of defense for troubled young people and their families. Protection from abuse, neglect, and family disintegration is achieved through a strategy involving prevention, crisis intervention, and long-term help. Elvis was there too!!
Dan McDevitt and Anne Bayless.
Chris is an active member of the Achieving Independence Center and has displayed self-sufficiency in a myriad of ways in the time VYH has worked with him.
Patrick Cahill, Chair Board of Governors
Through its charitable affiliate, the FS Foundation, FS Investments not only supports local nonprofit agencies, but drives a culture of civic responsibility for their employees. Over 2,500 hours of volunteer work have been contributed by FS Investments employees, with over 80% of the firm participating in the volunteer program. The foundation also makes a one to one match for all employee’s personal charitable giving, contributes funds to disaster relief services, and offers a board training and placement program.
FS Investments is dedicated to supporting youth in Philadelphia, partnering with Vetri Community Partnership, the Mural Arts Program, Philabundance, Children’s Scholarship Fund, and many more.
Congratulations, FS Investments, on the well deserved title of 2017 Community Achiever!
