Challenger Gym Spring 2022
Challenger Gym is a program for those with extra needs who might need a fun, non-competitive alternative to traditional community sports. Kids or adults aged 3-30 with varying levels of ability can participate. GVCO will be offering this program at no cost.
- 6 sessions on Wednesday evenings at 6:30-7:30
- March 16th, 23rd and 27th; April 6th, 20th and 27th. There is no program April 13th
- In the upper gym at General Wayne Elementary School, 20 Devon Rd, Malvern
- Use the entrance along Grubb Road. Parking is available in the bus loop area.
Participants are paired with a volunteer high school buddy for various fun Challenger activities. This include obstacle courses, bowling, balloon fun, relay races and lots of throwing games. Each child is unique so we try to adapt games as needed.
This program is a not-for-profit venture, and is not endorsed or financially supported by the Great Valley School District.
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Challenger Volunteers
Volunteers in grades 9-12 will be needed for Challenger Gym starting March 16th. Challenger gym is a community gym program for GVSD kids with physical and/or other special challenges. The emphasis is on having fun physical activities.
- Volunteers are expected to try to attend most if not all of the sessions.
- Dates are March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 20 and 27th.
- Sign up to volunteer
For further information about volunteerting for Challenger, please reach out to community@gvco.org
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Intern Spotlight
Meet Shriya Pinisetty
Shriya wanted to be a part of the GVCO High School Internship program because she wanted to find a way to give back to the community. She likes to plan and organize events and thought that these skills would be an asset to the program. Shriya believes that the internship will allow her the opportunity to work on her communication skills and will be a great learning experience.
Shriya is very proud of was how she planned and executed a food drive in her neighborhood for the Chester County Food Bank. By engaging other students and spreading awareness, Shriya was able to recruit 30 student volunteers to help with the food drive and make it a huge success.
When asked what is the best thing about the Great Valley Community, Shriya said: I moved to the Great Valley School District in sixth grade, and almost immediately, I felt that the Great Valley Community was so welcoming to new people and always had numerous opportunities for people to grow and try new things.
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Join us on March 4th, 2022 from 6-11PM at the Desmond Hotel for our annual GVBL Monte Carlo Fundraiser! This event will include food, an open bar, casino games hosted by Monte Carlo Casino Entertainment LLC, basket and prize raffles, 50/50 raffle, and a virtual auction for both those in attendance at the Desmond and those unable to attend.
Each ticket purchased until 2/18 includes $50 in casino chips for games such as poker, blackjack, craps, roulette and more. Chips can be redeemed for raffle tickets for $100 gift baskets, gift cards and other prizes.
Our virtual auction site is live and bidding has begun. There are featured items such as 4 Philadelphia 76ers Tickets and VIP Parking to a 2022 Regular Season game, a round of golf for 3 with a member at Merion Golf Club's East Course, lunch at the Fitler Club of Philadelphia, dinner at Limoncello Chester Springs or the ChopHouse Grill, a family portrait session and jewelry. More items are being added daily!
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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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GVCO Community Partnership |
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The Comcast Corporation is a global media and technology company located in Philadelphia which has a long history of supporting local communities. Their corporate giving program allows their employees the opportunity to support the neighborhoods where they live and work. Comcast stays true to its mission to connect people by educating, entertaining and empowering people to bring people together.
GVCO is grateful to Comcast and its employees for making a difference right here in Malvern. Through their corporate social responsibility programs Comcast offers a year-round Matching Gift Program which is designed to amplify employee impact in local communities by providing a company matching gift to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations following personal donations by employees.
Comcast Employees have been able to make an impact via the workplace which has benefitted GVCO’s programming and more importantly the new facility. Thank you to Comcast and your employees for being invested in the Great Valley Community Organization.
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The Barrow Family
Greg, Sandi, Jack & Ryan
Greg & Sandi both grew up in the area. Sandi is a proud GV alum. Greg owns an insurance agency, and Sandi is most proud of being a mom.
They first heard of GVCO when a little girl came to Jack’s preschool class with her Junior Hoopsters trophy. They knew immediately they had to get the boys involved, and it was love at first sight. The GVBL program was amazing & still is impressive today. Both boys played through high school. Ryan is still playing in the High School division.
In 2010 when GVCO started a youth football program with the Junior Patriots, Sandi & Greg knew their boys, 5 & 7 at the time, would be thrilled to jump on board. It was the best seven seasons ever with GVFL. Greg coached, and Sandi was a GVFL Board Member and League Representative for four seasons.
Not only playing the games & having fun over the years, but it is the life-long friends we have all made that are truly the magic of GVCO. It was essential to pass this spirit on to younger families by supporting GVCO and the new center.
We cannot wait to see all of the happy faces, young and old, at the new GVCO center.
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The results are in! The Great Valley Community Organization received over 58,000 votes from people who believe in our mission and our impact in the community. We received a good-sized donation thanks to you!
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Target’s Community Giving Program provides Target Circle members the opportunity to earn and cast votes to help area nonprofits. We are grateful for our partnership with Target and for our Great Valley Community members.
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It's a great way to contribute and help GVCO complete the entire new GVCO Community Center project.
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