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Sign Up for GVCO Caring Hands Planting Day!

WELCOME SPRING!!
PLANTING FLOWERS FOR SENIORS at GREEN MEADOWS REHAB

When: April 25th @ 1 - 3pm
Where: GVCO Field

Volunteers use Sign Up Genius to register to plant flowers in pots with a short note for delivery to local senior citizens at the Green Meadows Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. GVCO will provide the flowers, pots, potting soil and set up.

Adult volunteers are also welcome to join the event. Students who can't make the potting day can help by writing cards to the seniors.
GVCO Caring Hands Supports Vaccine Clinic Volunteers at TheClinicPa.org

GVCO Caring Hands supports The Clinic, PA, Healthcare for the Uninsured,  in its mission to provide free medical care for those in need in the area. We are providing lunch for the vaccine clinic volunteers, who are vaccinating local individuals who are experiencing hardship and have no insurance. 

Vaccine clinics will be held Mondays from 9am-12pm at the Phoenixville Area Senior Center (next to The Clinic), 153 Church Street, by appointment only. 

Find out more information about volunteer opportunities with The Clinic.
Calling all Interested Volunteers!!

All adults and students are welcome to volunteer for Caring Hands causes or events held during the year.

We've held drives for Cradles to Crayons & Families in Need, food drives for local pantries, senior holiday gift donations and various holiday sales events. We always need more volunteers!

Contact community@gvco.org for more details.
GVCO Caring Hands supports Home of the Sparrow!

Throughout the pandemic, GVCO Caring Hands has made a notable effort to contribute to our local community and the organizations who support those in need.

In March, we connected with Home of the Sparrow and donated $1,000 towards their mission to provide housing, education and support for homeless women and children in Chester County.

We continue to look for future partnerships and new opportunities to work with Home of the Sparrow.

for more information about their mission.

Kids growing out of their clothes?


Start saving now to donate gently used or new clothing for newborn-12 year olds, especially winter clothing and winter coats for the 3rd Annual GVCO Caring Hands/Cradles to Crayons Donation Drive coming this Fall! 
Proposed Events:

Wrapping up the school year with a couple more proposed events:


We have partnered with Ian's Boots in prior years and are researching our ability to have collection boxes at the schools for students to bring in new and gently used shoes and boots for distribution to the community through In Ian's Boots.

  • JUNE: CAR WASH

STAY TUNED!
Internship Opportunities

College-aged; full time (40 hours per week) Summer Internship

GVCO is looking for a self-motivated individual interested in assisting our organization with its Summer 2021 programming. The ideal candidate should have strong interpersonal and organizational skills, be able to work in a team environment, and enjoy working with youth. The candidate should have a background or interest in athletics, an understanding of scheduling, and budgetary/finance capabilities.

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.
Up and Coming at GVCO
GVBL Summer Rec League Registration is now OPEN!
 
Register for Girls and Boys 1st - 8th Gr. Divisions
 
Register for the Boys High School division
 
Our GVBL 2021 summer league will run June 14th to August 12th. The league will be eligible to boys going into 1st through 12th grades and girls going into 1st through 8th grades in the Fall of 2021. Games will be played on Monday through Thursday evenings. GVBL will be taking a maximum of 80 registrants per division. The high school division will be limited to GVSD residents only.
 
As always, we are looking for volunteers to coach at the elementary/MS divisions.
 
COVID-19 continues to hamper our ability to get indoor court space within our GVSD school buildings, as the district facilities remain closed to non school district usage. GVBL has secured outdoor court space within the district and we will be holding our summer league outdoors - as we did in the early 2000's - in the summer of 2021.

CALLING ALL GVBL REC LEAGUE ALUMNI
RISING 8TH GRADERS OR OLDER
Looking to referee our GVBL summer league and make a little cash…and at the same time give back some of your time to the GVBL League you grew up with all these years? 
Contact basketball@gvco.org if interested
Fall Football:

Flag for grades K-1
Tackle for grades 2-6

Register now!
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. We are looking forward to another season of football and cheer!

Please note, the early bird discount for tackle ends on May 15th at 5PM.

GVCO Project Update
Pipelines Marked Out
 
The pipelines have been identified and marked. This is important for the site contractor as they prepare to install construction entrance to the back of the property.
With the assistance of All Phase Electric, PECO also energized the site trailer today. All Phase Electric President Chris Caniglia, Malvern resident and long- time supporter of multiple GVCO programs, donated his time and services to coordinate and install the site trailer’s electrical hook-up.

Go to https://www.gvco.org/Default.aspx?tabid=1329444 to learn the entire picture where we are and what it is going to take to make this facility happen.
The GVCO Future
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.
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.

DONATE NOW to finalize the building of our brand new GVCO Community Center!
The time is NOW.... Together we can make it happen!

Check out the program pages: GVCO Inside and Out
GVCO Sponsor Spotlight
Utopia Financial LLC, NMLS # 1998164, is your local trusted mortgage broker and real estate finance expert. With decades of experience, Utopia Financial LLC has all of the tools, technology, experience and expertise to help you obtain the perfect loan to purchase or refinance your home. We pride ourselves on personal care for each of our clients, with focus on maximizing the value of each loan. Our broad menu of lending options helps to ensure that every client gets the best fit for their needs. Our technology makes the process simple, quick, and painless. And unlike the giant, faceless institutional lenders, we take pride in making sure every client is treated like family.  
 
With ties to multiple GVCO programs and seasons, we are taking a stake in our community. We feel that the GVCO helps to give our children the opportunity to grow up as healthy, well adjusted leaders.  
 
We at Utopia Financial LLC would like to give back to the GVCO for all they’ve done for us. Mention that you saw Utopia Financial LLC at GVCO when you purchase or refinance, and we will donate 15% of our gross proceeds to GVCO.
 
Call us at 800-880-5771 or 484-443-5000, or visit us online at www.Utopia.llc for more information and a free no-obligation consultation.
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