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GVCO Caring Hands decorates boxes for
COLOR SOME KINDNESS! Chester County Food Bank

THANK YOU!
to our student volunteers who decorated the cardboard boxes used for the CCFB Senior Food Boxes

Local senior citizens will be pleasantly surprised with nice messages and cute drawings along with their food deliveries!

If you're interested in learning how you can participate, please contact  food@chestercountyfoodbank.org 
Caring Hands Scholarship APPLICATION OPEN!

GVCO established an annual scholarship award to be granted to a high school senior who most exemplifies the values of the GVCO Caring Hands through volunteerism, leadership, and community service.

Applications must be submitted by 3 PM on Tues., April 6th via email: hscounseling@gvsd.org
 or in person to the GVHS Counseling Office.

Criteria for consideration:
  • Recipient shall have been a volunteer in our GVCO Caring Hands organization in a prior year(s)
  • Must have participated in a majority of GVCO Caring Hands events during 2019 and 2020
  • Must plan to attend a two- or four-year college or university.
  • GPA of 3.0 or better.
  • Student must live in the Great Valley School District boundaries.

Check out Caring Hands Scholarship on our website!
Upcoming Event:

WELCOME SPRING for local seniors!

When: April 25th @ 1pm
Where: GVCO Field
Look for the Sign Up Genius to come out to plant flowers in pots with a short note for delivery to local senior citizens in long term care facilities to brighten their day!
GVCO Caring Hands supporting 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.

For 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.

for more information about their mission.
GVCO Caring Hands Easter Sale fundraising success!

Thanks to Sandy Louderback for organizing/marketing the sale and to our loyal shoppers! We raised close to $2,000 from the sale of the donated Easter inventory!!

Proceeds for the Caring Hands Foundation are distributed to those in need in our community.

If you are aware of neighbors in need in the Great Valley community, please contact Caring Hands at community@gvco.org.
Jill Whitcomb, will serve as interim CEO for Surrey. Jill joined Surrey in January of 2020 as Chief Advancement Officer. She has launched successful fundraising initiatives that support Surrey's nutrition program, Technology Lending Library, and The Beilenson Institute. She also led the team that held The Roaring ‘20s, Surrey’s first virtual gala, which surpassed its fundraising goal.
 
Steps4Hope is a nonprofit foundation established in 2014 by the Moules family, following the tragic loss of their son and brother, Jonathan. 

Steps4Hope is committed to honoring Jonathan's life by bringing together the community to raise awareness, end the stigma associated with the disease of addiction, and save lives.

Additional information about Grief Groups, Treatment, Support and upcoming events can be found on

www.steps4hope.org
Prior to Surrey, Jill served as Managing Director of Philanthropy for the Brandywine Health Foundation where she helped plan and lead a comprehensive development plan that included major donor relations, annual giving, and sponsorship development, as well internal and external marketing and communications.
To reach Jill, email or call 484-321-6101.

Christi Seidel has resigned from her position as President and CEO of Surrey. Christi will be working as a consultant for a period of time in order to transition her duties and responsibilities to Jill Whitcomb, who will serve as the interim CEO. We thank Christi for her many years of service to Surrey and wish her well in her future endeavors.
Up and Coming at GVCO
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 April 14th at 5PM.

Summer GVBL Registration
opening on April 19th!
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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