About
Since 1985, when it was known as Center City Ministries, Victory House of the Lehigh Valley has been providing shelter and transitional services to homeless men, many who have been homeless veterans. Today, after 35+ years of service, nearly 4,000 men have benefitted from the transitional programs at Victory House, enabling them to regain the unity of family life in the community.
Our Mission: Victory House is a not-for-profit organization committed to addressing the challenges faced by men and veterans in their transition from homelessness. They are provided shelter services and supportive resources to move toward independence in the community. Our work is an expression of our personal faith, hope, and compassion.
Our Vision: Victory House continues to be the leader in providing shelter and support for transitional males in the Lehigh Valley. Our services include emergency shelter, transitional housing, case management, and supportive services, leading and encouraging residents in their pursuit of independent living.
Services & Results
Program Services:
- Three meals per day, 365 days of the year
- Emergency shelter and transitional housing
- Case management and counseling
- Addiction prevention assistance
- Health center services
- Certified Recovery Specialist Services
- Employment assistance advocacy
- Housing placement assistance
- Life skills education
- Community giveback participation
- Aftercare
Results:
Of the clients who leave (“graduate from”) Victory House after participating in our programs….
- 50% to 60% go on to independent living arrangements appropriate to their situations
- 40% to 50% secure some form of permanent employment
- 65% to 75% leave drug and alcohol free
Our Core Values and Philosophy
- A commitment to building confidence, skills, and habits enabling the residents to achieve successful, independent living in the community
- A devotion to helping residents achieve physical and mental health stability
- A determination of helping the residents to remain drug and alcohol free
- A dedication to assist the residents to accomplish personal independence through self-determination
- Creating a respect for other residents of Victory House, treating them with dignity, respect, and honor
- A concerted effort to connect the residents with their family – focused on re-establishing family unity
- A resolve to not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, age national origin, or disability
- A culture of giving back to the community through volunteerism
Victory House Staff
Administrative
Pat DiLuzio, Jr. – Executive Director
Email: pdiluzio∂victoryhouselv.org
Thomas Carson – Associate Executive Director
Email: tcarson∂victoryhouselv.org
Moises Ayala, Jr. – Director of Operations
Email: mayala∂victoryhouselv.org
Edgar Castano – Director of Programs & Services
Email: ecastano∂victoryhouselv.org
Amy Lukow – Executive Administrative Assistant
Email: alukow∂victoryhouselv.org
Programs and Services Staff
Kathy Albert – Case Manager
Email: kalbert∂victoryhouselv.org
Jessica Craddock – LPN Email: vhnurse∂victoryhouselv.org
Joel Maslonka – Certified Recovery Specialist Email: VHCRS@victoryhouselv.org
Residential Staff
Paul Hanni – Residential Staff
Robert Donner – Residential Staff
Julio Roman – Residential Staff
Eliezer Flores – Residential Staff
Joseph Starace – Residential Staff
Carley Rodriguez – Residential Staff
General office e-mail
Board of Directors
Executive Director: Pat DiLuzio, Jr.
President: Matthew Petrozelli
Vice-president: Anthony Armao
Secretary: John Flamisch
Treasurer: Keith Hoffman
Members:
- Thomas Carson
- Ayad Amary
- Jeff Frankenfield
- Daniel Hilbert
- Danny Davenport
- Colin Keefe, Esq.
- Kathy Lentz
- Thomas Ritter, Ph. D., LPC, CAADC
- Nicholas Ward
- Kevin McCloud
- Erica Simmons