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. |
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We Are On Our Way
In April of 2020, at the onset of the pandemic, our GVCO Board made the tough, but in hindsight, the proper decision to shut down the GVBL Center. The following month we refocused our commitment to making the new GVCO Community Center become a reality.
GVCO is excited to announce that we are scheduled to be breaking ground for the new GVCO Community Center late this month.
Although we have yet to raise the necessary funding to complete the entire complex, our GVCO Board felt that getting a portion of the complex operational was imperative so programming for our community could continue.
As we start the 1st phase of the building, we will restart the GVBC capital campaign. We have chosen Meridian Bank as our financing partner for the initial phase of the project. Since we have all the necessary regulatory approvals and engineering complete, you will see the bulldozers begin moving dirt within weeks.
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The escrow check has been posted with the township and construction budget has been finalized with the hope that the building will begin to come out of the ground as the new school year begins. Our next goal is to raise the remaining monies to fill the thermometer that has been on the GVCO website these past years.
Keith Walsh
GVCO Executive Director
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GVCO CHOOSES LOCAL COMMUNITY BANK & LONG TIME PARTNER FOR NEW GVCO COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT
GVCO recently announced it has chosen Meridian Bank to handle its financing needs with our new GVCO Community Center project. An appraisal of the property has been ordered and our GVCO Board, along with MacElree Harvey, Ltd are finalizing the terms of the loan. IMC Construction, GVCO’s general contractor, is finalizing the construction budget and timeline for Meridian.
Our GVCO Board felt it was important to choose a local banking partner who also has a vested interest in our Great Valley community. Meridian was a logical choice beyond the outlined initial terms. Chris Annas, the bank's founder has long-lasting ties to our community and GVCO…having lived here and his kids participating in GVCO programming. Meridian was also the bank chosen back in 2005 when GVBL needed a Letter of Credit in order to open the old GVBL Center on Bacton Hill Rd.
GVCO looks forward to continuing to work with our long time banking partner Meridian Bank, to bring this wonderful community asset, the new GVCO Community Center to fruition for entire community to enjoy. |
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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.
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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A Great Year of Service to our Community!
THANK YOU to all of our volunteers for service projects and fund raising that has allowed GVCO Caring Hands to accomplish so much during such a challenging time! Thanks also to Caroline Getz and Julia Dill for their leadership over the last year!
We had a busy year so far:
· GVCO donated $1000 per month locally to individuals and organizations in our community.
· Donated $1000 to the Home of the Sparrow toward their mission to provide housing, education and support for homeless women and children in Chester County.
· Purchased lunches during the month of May for the vaccine clinic volunteers of The Clinic, PA, providers free medical care for those in need in the area.
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· At our annual fundraiser, GVCO friends and family enjoyed a great selection of craft beers and pizza courtesy of Locust Lane and Mezzaluna Wood Fired Pizza. A portion of the proceeds were donated to GVCO raising nearly $1000 from this event.
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· And continued to support local GVSD families who are currently struggling to make ends meet.
Thanks again to all who participated, shopped & donated to support GVCO Caring Hands and our community!!
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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What I try to tell young people is that if you come together with a mission, and its grounded with love and a sense of community, you can make the impossible possible.
- Congressman John Lewis
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GVCO Community Partnership |
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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.
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GVCO Cheer
· Summer Conditioning Clinics
· Fall Flag Cheer for grades K-1
· Fall Cheer for grades 2-6
Conditioning Clinics are for all athletes wanting to train and enhance their strength. Join us this Summer on Thursdays 6-7PM and Sundays 11AM-Noon starting June 10th until July 25th.
The cost is $65 for 14 sessions and includes a free tank top with the Cheer logo. Attendance at all sessions is not required; sessions will be held at a location within the Great Valley School District.
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All athletes can bring a friend for free to a session in June.
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.
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GVBL Summer Basketball
The third decade of Summer basketball began on June 14th with well over 400 kids.
The courts at KDM and GVHS were filled with 1st - 12th graders dribbling, shooting, and just having fun.
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Fall Football:
- Flag for grades K-1
- Tackle for grades 2-6
- High Co-ed Flag Football
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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.
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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.
Great Valley Crew celebrates our SENIORS!
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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.
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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.
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Does your company match employee gifts? It's a great way to maximize your impact!
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Use code #47309 for GVCO! |
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