Robin Carmody presents a $1,000 donation from First Generation to Pat DiLuzio Jr., Executive Director of Victory House of Lehigh Valley.

First Generation has proudly made a second $1,000 donation through the 12 Weeks of Christmas program to Victory House of Lehigh Valley. Victory House, a homeless men’s shelter located in Bethlehem, PA, has helped over 3,500 men for more than 25 years. Their facility offers a 24-hour emergency shelter, transitional housing and supportive services to get both veteran and non-veteran men back on their feet. During their stay, these men take part in re-education programs and are required to give back to our community through community service.

Their website provides statistics on how they helped homeless men in the Lehigh Valley in 2010:

• 12,378 nights of shelter were provided for 98 homeless men
• 58 homeless men transitioned into independent housing
• 30,524 meals were served to 98 men
• 21% unemployed homeless men found jobs with 73% maintaining employment
• 98 homeless men received a health assessment and/or health care services
• 74 (86%) of the 86 homeless men identified as needing addictions services remained drug and alcohol free
• 98 homeless men were referred and received mental health services
• 98 homeless men received employment services and assistance

We urge you to donate your time and/or money to charities this holiday season. They are very important to our community and need our help! To learn how you can help Victory House, please visit the links below.

• Learn more about Victory House of Lehigh Valley
• Donate to Victory House of Lehigh Valley
• Volunteer at Victory House of Lehigh Valley
• Upcoming Victory House of Lehigh Valley Events

Be sure to check back often to see who will be receiving the next donation from First Generation through The 12 Weeks of Christmas! Like First Generation on Facebook and follow @FirstGenCom on Twitter for more updates!