The Great Valley Community Organization helps build a strong, vibrant and connected community by providing facilities, activities and programs enriching the lives of all local residents.
GVCO
Project Update
July 22, 2021
Work Continues At Our New GVCO Community Center On Bacton Hill Rd
 
After doing some final tree clearing for storm water pipe, the site contractor immediately started grading the playing field space. Getting this space into usable condition as quickly as possible is a priority. GVCO wants to create the much needed space as we have begun to plan a number of community events through our Caring Hands and Challenger programs; our youth football and cheer programs will be utilizing the space; and have begun discussing use for our community partners and outside groups for other activities and fundraising opportunities.
 
As we have been saying, "We Are On Our Way"! Keep an eye on our website and social media pages as we will be announcing a "formal ground breaking" date in September as the 1st phase of the building begins to take shape. We will also be announcing the restart of our Great Valley Building Connections ("GVBC") capital campaign in the coming weeks as we continue to need to reach our $3 million fundraising goal in hopes of completing the entire building.
 
For more frequent updates on the project, continue to follow and like us on our social media pages. See the vision of our new Great Valley Community Center to find out all that will be offered at the new facility.
The GVCO Future
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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.
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
If you believe you can make a difference, then you will make a difference. Believe in yourself, your family and your community and you will win.
- Lindsay Fox
Great Valley Community Organization
High School Internship Opportunities
Fall 2021
 
GVCO is looking for several high school juniors or seniors as interns for the Fall 2021 to assist with programming and administrative responsibilities.
Internship will last throughout the ‘school year'. Hours would be after school, 3-5pm 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 per hour. If interested, please complete the GVCO Internship Form
GVCO Caring Hands
An early look at activities planned for the 2021-22 school year where we will partner with the following organizations for:

  1. Brandywine SPCA - September 2021
  2. Crayons to Cradles children’s clothing drive – Fall 2021
  3. Steps4Hope 5K Run/1 Mile Walk – October
  4. Home of the Sparrow Winter White Out Event - November
  5. 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.
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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GVCO Community Partnership
Summer Tutoring

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.
Up and Coming at GVCO
GVCO Cheer
 
·    Fall Flag Cheer for grades K-1
·    Fall Cheer for grades 2-6
 
Registration is open! Questions can be sent to Cheer@GVCO.org

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.
 
GVBL summer league enters mid season and positioning for playoffs is coming into focus!
 
There's a battle for 1st place in the Boys 5/6 division as the Celtics and Bucks are both undefeated. And how about the parity in the Girls 5/6 division? All 6 teams are still in the hunt. There's still 3 weeks left in the regular season and a lot of basketball left.
See ya at the courts...bring plenty of water!
Fall Football:
  • Flag for grades K-1
  • Tackle for grades 2-5
  • High Co-ed Flag Football
Register now!
The Great Valley Football League is an instructional youth football league. 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.
 
Our Co-ed flag football HS league will play Sunday afternoons at our Bacton Hill field. Attention team captains: gather your team and register it. Games begin in September.

Upcoming Events:

August 9th - Tackle practices begin
September 4th - Tackle season begins
September 24th - Flag practices begin
September 25th - Flag games begin
Flag football
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.


GVCO Donor Spotlight
Richard E. Schoeninger


I am a lifelong resident of Chester County and would not live anywhere else. My two children, Allison and Drew, went through the Great Valley School system from 1 - 12th grade. My wife, Danielle, was the Director of Special Education for the school district and now is the Co Director of Human Resources at the CCIU. My son played in the GVCO basketball league and I coached his team. It was a great experience for him and me as well.

I was an avid tennis player, but in recent years have gravitated to Pickleball as my sport of choice. I became involved with GVCO through Pickleball. I enjoyed helping new players learn how to play the game and watching new players become avid participants. When we started out, we had about 25 players. Since then, we have over had 200 players who have come to the old GVCO gym to pick up the game. It was great to see the success of a new program and to join a group of people who managed the growth and administration of the sport in our facility.
I also wanted to contribute monetarily to help build a new facility for not just Pickleball, but all the activities the GVCO offers. The community desperately needs this organization to help our community. GVCO is coming close to opening this facility, but still needs contributions.  
GVCO Sponsor Spotlight
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.
 
Call us at 610-644-1693 or visit us online at www.CharlestownPaving.com
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