{"id":143081,"date":"2025-06-09T20:34:02","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T00:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=143081"},"modified":"2025-06-09T20:36:39","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T00:36:39","slug":"scott-a-gray-makes-1-million-gift-to-valley-youth-houses-open-doors-endowment-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=143081","title":{"rendered":"Scott A. Gray Makes $1 Million Gift to Valley Youth House\u2019s Open Doors Endowment Campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"

From left to right: Philip C. Jackson [Immediate Past Chair, Board of Directors, Valley Youth House and CEO, Jackson Financial Strategies, LLC], Christina J. Schoemaker [Senior Vice President, Advancement, Valley Youth House], Scott A. Gray [Secretary, Valley Youth House Board of Directors and Former President & CEO, Clincierge] and Tom Harrington [President & Executive Director, Valley Youth House].<\/em><\/p>\n

Philadelphia, PA\u00a0<\/strong>–\u00a0Valley Youth House is proud to announce a $1 million gift to its\u00a0Open Doors Endowment Campaign<\/em>\u00a0from Scott A. Gray, former CEO of Clincierge and current Secretary of the organization\u2019s Board of Directors.<\/p>\n

Scott has been a member of Valley Youth House’s Board since 2017 and has played an active role in shaping the organization\u2019s strategic direction. He has served on numerous Valley Youth House event committees, including the Annual Southeast Golf Tournament, for which he has also been a Presenting Sponsor, as well as the Southeast Setting the Stage committee. His gift to the\u00a0Open Doors Endowment Campaign<\/em>\u00a0will support long-term efforts to expand access to housing, counseling, and life skills education for youth and families across Pennsylvania. This investment helps ensure that young people experiencing homelessness or instability have a place to turn, not just today, but for years to come.<\/p>\n

Scott brings a unique perspective to the Board, shaped by more than 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur, mentor, and business strategist. As co-founder and CEO of Gray Consulting International (GCI), he built one of the top event management firms in North America, serving the pharmaceutical industry. In 2013, he launched Clincierge, an award-winning company that improves patient access to clinical trials through tailored logistical and travel support. His career has included roles as a founder, advisor, and developer of multiple start-ups across industries, from healthcare to hospitality to tech.<\/p>\n

“My mission, in both my business and personal lives, is driven by wanting others to succeed and become independent by providing resources, educational opportunities and mentoring,” said Scott. “This is what VYH does!”<\/p>\n

Over the years, Scott\u2019s influence has extended well beyond Board meetings. Whether mentoring early-career professionals or guiding new ventures, he has consistently created opportunities for growth and learning. His support of Valley Youth House aligns with that same philosophy: helping young people develop the tools, confidence, and community they need to thrive.<\/p>\n

\u201cScott has a way of building not just companies, but people,\u201d said Tom Harrington, President and Executive Director of Valley Youth House. \u201cHe\u2019s always thinking about the long game – what\u2019s sustainable, what\u2019s possible, and how we get there. His gift to the\u00a0Open Doors Endowment Campaign<\/em>\u00a0reflects that same kind of forward-thinking leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you are interested in learning more about and\/or contributing to\u00a0Valley Youth House,\u00a0please contact Christina J. Schoemaker, MBA, CFRE, Senior Vice President of Advancement at Valley Youth House:\u00a0CSchoemaker@ValleyYouthHouse.org<\/a><\/p>\n

About Valley Youth House<\/strong><\/p>\n

Valley Youth House\u00a0(valleyyouthhouse.org<\/strong><\/a>)\u00a0does more than just provide homes for Pennsylvania\u2019s vulnerable, abused, and homeless youth. We partner with thousands of individuals each year to build a solid foundation for young people and their families. With dedicated street outreach, housing, counseling, skills training, health, prevention, and intervention services, we empower resilient young people in establishing promising futures.<\/p>\n

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\nSarah Pammer<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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