In Ian's Boots Shoe Drive
Feb. 21 - Mar. 7
- Check your closets! Caring Hands will be collecting new and gently used shoes, boots and sneakers for In Ian's Boots, a charity run by a local family in Pottstown.
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March
Book Drives
- We will be collecting all types of books in good condition to assist Books 4 Cause and their African Library Project or Bernies Book Bank. Help promote literacy, education and book ownership.
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Challenger Gym
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
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For further information about volunteering for Challenger, please reach out to community@gvco.org
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Good Works
- During the weekends of March 19th and 26th, we will be assisting Good Works of Chester County. This organization provides home repair for low-income families. Additional details are coming.
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April
Flower Pots
Community Bake-Off
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Are you a Caring Hands student voluteer and a good baker?" We have an event for you on April 23rd
Shredding Event
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May
Food Drive
- We will be collecting food and toiletries for the People's Pantry in Frazer. The People’s Pantry provides supplemental food to residents of Great Valley School District who may experience hunger or food insecurity.
- Volunteers will be needed to assist with collecting and boxing up donations
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Steps4Hope 5k Run1 mile Walk
Join us at Great Valley High School on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at 9:00AM for the 7th annual Steps4Hope 5k run/1mile walk. This timed race, held in loving memory of Jonathan Moules, is dedicated to promoting awareness and prevention of Substance Use Disorders.
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Registration is now open
- Register online
- Registration fee is $20 for the walk or run until June 30th at midnight
- Price increases to $25 on July 1st.
- Virtual participation is $30 until October 9th at midnight
- Day of registration: $30.
- T-shirt guaranteed with pre-registration until 9/22/2022.
Proceeds from the race will help us continue to assist essential local programs, awareness and educational events, grief support and provide much needed resources for those in early recovery. Please view our webpage at www.steps4hope.org for more information about our non-profit foundation. |
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Every one of us has the ability to raise awareness, volunteer, educate our friends and family, and give back to our communities.
Matt Barnes
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Intern Spotlight
Meet Erin Winters – a Junior at Great Valley High School. Erin wanted to be a part of the High School Internship program because she wanted to find a way to give back to the community. She felt that her organizational and planning skills would be an asset to the organization and a way for her to help others.
In Eighth grade, Erin started a photography club that met every week. Erin recruited members, communicated objectives and goals for the club and organize each meeting. With the support of Mr. Stickley and other teachers, Erin used her interpersonal and organizational skills to keep the club running.
When asked what is the best thing about the Great Valley Community, Erin said:
I moved to the Great Valley School District in third grade, and after being here for about eight years I can honestly say the people that I meet are what I like best about the Great Valley community. The teachers and staff members in the district are always willing to go the extra mile to make sure I feel comfortable and safe. Even my peers are accepting and loving to me, it was very easy for me to make friends and flourish at Great Valley. I hope this opportunity will allow me to help others joining or already in the district to feel the same way.
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GVBL Monte Carlo March 4th, 2022 6-11PM |
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Tix and Chips Deal until 2/18:
Each ticket purchased includes $50 in chips
Chips can be used for casino games or raffle tickets for prizes
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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.
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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 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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More Ways to Support GVCO |
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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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Do You Match?
It's a great way to contribute and help GVCO complete the entire new GVCO Community Center project.
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