A Great Year of Service to our Community!
THANK YOU to all of our volunteers for service projects and fund raising that has allowed GVCO Caring Hands to accomplish so much during such a challenging time! Thanks also to Caroline Getz and Julia Dill for their leadership over the last year!
We had a busy year so far:
- GVCO donated $1000 per month locally to individuals and organizations in our community.
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Teamed up the Chester County Food Bank to creatively decorate food boxes for Senior Citizens.
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Donated $1000 to the Home of the Sparrow toward their mission to provide housing, education and support for homeless women and children in Chester County.
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Purchased lunches during the month of May for the vaccine clinic volunteers of The Clinic, PA, providers free medical care for those in need in the area.
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Planted and delivered 150 pots of flowers to the residents of Green Meadows Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.
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Awarded the annual GVCO Caring Hands Scholarship to a high school senior who most exemplifies the values of the GVCO Caring Hands through volunteerism, leadership and community. The 2021 winner is Mac Sullivan.
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At our annual fundraiser, GVCO friends and family enjoyed a great selection of craft beers and pizza courtesy of Locust Lane and Mezzaluna Wood Fired Pizza. A portion of the proceeds were donated to GVCO raising nearly $1000 from this event.
- And continued to support local GVSD families who are currently struggling to make ends meet.
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For the 2021-22 school year, we will partner with the following organizations for:
- Crayons to Cradles children’s clothing drive – Fall 2021
- Steps4Hope 5K Run/1 Mile Walk – October
- Home of the Sparrow Winter White Out Event - November
- Phoenixville Seniors and Surrey Services - holiday gift wrapping
Additionally, we expect to repeat events like decorating the food boxes for CCFB and the holiday gift sale as well as adding several new community service opportunities.
Thanks again to all who participated, shopped & donated to support GVCO Caring Hands and our community!!
The GVCO Caring Hands Foundation is perpetually looking for students in grades 7-12 who are interested in helping the community.
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What I try to tell young people is that if you come together with a mission, and its grounded with love and a sense of community, you can make the impossible possible.
- Congressman John Lewis
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Join us in Supporting Chester County Food Bank and Community Shredding Event
Malvern Borough and Senator Carolyn Comitta are hosting a free Community Paper Shredding Event and Donation Drive for Chester County Food Bank.
GVCO Caring Hands needs volunteers to assist in the drop-off/ collection. Spread the word!
For more information,
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More opportunities to volunteer next year! Sign up now to stay informed.
We had a record number of volunteers sign up for the 2020-21 year!
If you are interested in student leadership roles for next year, contact us at community@gvco.org
We've got lots planned for the next year and look forward to everyone participating!
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Internship Opportunities
High School Internships (Fall 2021)
GVCO is looking for several high school - juniors or seniors - interns in the Fall 2021 to assist with programming and administrative responsibilities. Internship will last throughout the ‘school year'. Hours would be after school, 3pm and 5pm Mondays through Fridays. 2 to 5 hours per week. GVCO will work with you to create flexible scheduling around academic responsibilities, sports seasons, theater and arts commitments, etc. Compensation will be $9.00 per hour. If interested please complete the GVCO Internship Form.
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This school year brought with it many challenges. Students should be looking to finish this school year as strong as possible while any academic deficiencies need to be addressed to ensure future success.
This summer presents an opportunity for students of all ages to catch up on any school subjects they have fallen behind on, especially in cumulative courses like math, where each prior year builds on the last. Whether your student needs to catch up on course content, or get a head start on preparing for the SAT/ACT, contact us to set up a call to discuss their academic situation and what Ivy Experience can do to support them.
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GVCO Cheer
· Summer Conditioning Clinics
· Fall Flag Cheer for grades K-1
· Fall Cheer for grades 2-6
Conditioning Clinics are for all athletes wanting to train and enhance their strength. Join us this Summer on Thursdays 6-7PM and Sundays 11AM-Noon starting June 10th until July 25th.
The cost is $65 for 14 sessions and includes a free tank top with the Cheer logo. Attendance at all sessions is not required; sessions will be held at a location within the Great Valley School District.
All athletes can bring a friend for free to a session in June.
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Fall Cheer begins in early August. Athletes will learn cheers and routines to be performed during Fall football games.
Cheer for Grades 2-6 will include Fall competitions and early Winter basketball games.
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GVBL Summer Basketball League to start play on June 14th:
Summer basketball has arrived! Registration was recently closed and a number of volunteers are helping divide up the teams. GVBL scheduler extraordinaire, Matt McDaniel, is putting the final touches on the schedule. Team jerseys are just about complete and we are having a referee clinic for our student referees at the end of the week. Of course we still need a number of volunteers in each of the divisions to help assist with the "coaching". Please reach out to basketball@gvco.org if you can give some time.
Our goal is to post the rosters/schedules on the website by Thursday morning and get the GVBL app up and operational by the weekend. Once again all games will be played outdoors at either the GVHS or KD Markley, Monday through Thursday evenings between 5:00pm and 8:00pm. If there is inclimate weather at anytime during the season GVBL will post cancellations on the website and GVBL app. In addition we will do our best to notify you via a text message.
Looking forward to the start of GVBL's 3rd decade of summer league basketball!
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Fall Football:
Flag for grades K-1
Tackle for grades 2-6
High Co-ed Flag Football
The Great Valley Football League is an instructional youth football league for kids in grades K-6. The purpose of the program is to create a fun experience for the kids, playing and learning the game of football while competing with their peers from the surrounding communities. We pride ourselves on creating a strong sense of community among our volunteers, parents and athletes throughout our season and beyond.
Free Tackle Clinic at Great Valley Middle School
Saturday, June 12th 2-3:30 pm on the grass football field behind the school
Learn more about our tackle program at a free non-contact clinic led by the Great Valley High School coaching staff and players.
The event is open to children entering grades 2-6. Participants will run through several fun non-contact stations to help them experience many aspects of football. 2021 Junior Patriots coaching staff will be available to answer questions. No equipment or registration needed.
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Register for Fall Crew
Rowers must be area High and Middle School Students in grades 8-12 for Fall 2021.
Great Valley Crew will be rowing out of the John S. Trinsey Jr. Memorial Boathouse in Bridgeport. There is a Voluntary Parent-led carpool for those that want to participate.
PRACTICES are MONDAY-WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY 3:45-6:15PM and SATURDAYS at Trinsey from 10AM to 1PM. The first practice, weather permitting, will be Wednesday, September 8th.
Great Valley Crew celebrates our SENIORS!
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GVCO CHOOSES LOCAL COMMUNITY BANK & LONG TIME PARTNER FOR NEW GVCO COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT
GVCO recently announced it has chosen Meridian Bank to handle its financing needs with our new GVCO Community Center project. An appraisal of the property has been ordered and our GVCO Board, along with MacElree Harvey, Ltd are finalizing the terms of the loan. IMC Construction, GVCO’s general contractor, is finalizing the construction budget and timeline for Meridian.
Our GVCO Board felt it was important to choose a local banking partner who also has a vested interest in our Great Valley community. Meridian was a logical choice beyond the outlined initial terms. Chris Annas, the bank's founder has long-lasting ties to our community and GVCO…having lived here and his kids participating in GVCO programming. Meridian was also the bank chosen back in 2005 when GVBL needed a Letter of Credit in order to open the old GVBL Center on Bacton Hill Rd.
GVCO looks forward to continuing to work with our long time banking partner Meridian Bank, to bring this wonderful community asset, the new GVCO Community Center to fruition for entire community to enjoy.
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We are on our way...
to a world-class community resource that delivers a broad range of sports, educational, arts, recreational and senior programs that address key community needs.
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We need your help to finish what we've started! We will not get the necessary financing to complete the project without raising additional funds.
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DONATE NOW to finalize the building of our brand new GVCO Community Center!
The time is NOW.... Together we can make it happen!
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Charlestown Paving is one of GVCO’s longstanding sponsors over the past two decades. Drew Alleva, the company and his family have been instrumental in GVCO’s success through the years. We are thankful for all they have done and proud of the long time partnership.
Charlestown Paving & Excavating offers a variety of services including township/municipality work, industrial/commercial work and residential paving. They provide dependable solutions to your paving problems, and ensure that your project stays within your budget while minimizing any disruption to your operations.
Expect top-notch workmanship and service from Charlestown Paving because they have loyal, experienced employees, and they own and maintain a full fleet of trucks and heavy equipment. They have built our reputation on the referrals of satisfied clients and earned the trust of property managers, business owners, and homeowners throughout the region.
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Great Valley Caring Hands
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Great Valley Community Organization
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