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 Sept. 2, 2021

GVCO Community Center Sitework Continues at Bacton Hill   The catastrophic rain storm yesterday sidelined the sitework crew but the building pad and stormwater basin held up great. Kudos to the engineer and sitework crew! 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

Do You Match? Did you know your employer might have a Matching Gifts program? It's a great way to contribute and help GVCO complete the entire new GVCO Community Center project. Read more about Matching Gifts.

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. GVCO Walk Through Video

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

Being the Queen is not all about singing, and being a diva is not all about singing. It has much to do with your service to people. And your social contributions to your community and your civic contributions as well. - Aretha Franklin

GVCO Caring Hands

Our GVCO Caring Hands student volunteers will be teaming up with the Brandywine SPCA and Senator Committa’s office for a Donation Drive.   This event will be held Sept. 11th - Oct. 9th. at GVCO. See our flyer for the wish list and special events.

On September 25th, our GVCO Caring Hands will be at Charlestown Park helping out with the Annual Charlestown Day event and 5k run. See www.CharlestownDay.org

Again this October, we will be hosting our 3rd annual donation drive to benefit Cradles2Crayons. Start putting the gently used clothing and shoes the kids have grown out of in a bag, as October is right around the corner!

For years our GVCO Caring Hands foundation has focused on working with local partners to better assist the many needs in the region. Come join us in making a difference

GVCO Community Partnership

Announcing a new GVCO Partnership MyIvyExperience.com

For many years, GVCO has enjoyed a tremendous relationship with Temple University's School of Sports Tourism and Hospitality Management. Recently GVCO has reached out to Immaculata's Office of Career and Professional Development to initiate a similar relationship.   As a local community partner, Immaculata is a natural fit for GVCO as we continue to develop further programming here in the Great Valley Community. Immaculata has strength in areas like adult programs and Education - areas that GVCO plans to focus on with the onset of the new facility. As we move into the new school year, look for GVCO and Immaculata working together for the betterment of our local community.

More GVCO Programming

Winter Basketball   Registration opens Sept. 15th.   Players must be Great Valley School District residents.   Players of all abilities are welcome Each team will have 1 practice and 1 game each week Games and practices will be held at courts within the GVSD boundaries   Skills assessments begin in mid-October Practices and games begin the second week in November Season ends in late February   Visit www.GVCO.org for more information about Winter GVBL and to register.

Fall 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 August 16th. 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.   Flag Cheer (K-1st) will practice on Thursday nights from 6-7pm and GV cheer (2-6) will practice on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6-7:30pm. For more information, please contact cheer@gvco.org.

Flag Football for K-1 Season lasts 9/24 - 1st week of Nov. 1 hour practice on a weeknight 1 hour game on Saturday mornings Register now!

We keep the team rosters small and play 5 v 5 so all the kids get a chance to participate. Each player will have a chance to be QB and have the opportunity to be the running back who runs for a touchdown at every game! All games will be played at the new GVCO Community Center complex, 51 N Bacton Hill Rd., Malvern.   For further information and the full season schedule, visit our K-1st Flag Football page on www.gvco.org website.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!   2021 COED HIGH SCHOOL FLAG FOOTBALL

Highlights:   ·    Games are played Sundays around midday ·    Season is late September to early November  ·    Minimum of 10 players per team ·    Games are played 5v5. Two girls per team must be on the field at all times ·    6 game season plus playoffs ·    GVCO will provide 2 referees and a scorekeeper for every game  ·    Players will receive team jerseys ·    All games played at the new GVCO Community Center complex on Bacton Hill Rd., Malvern   Each Team Captain must register a team. Team registration deadline is Sept. 10th.

Tackle Football   The 1st home game will be played on Sept. 12 at Valley Stadium.   Read more about our Tackle Football program.

Fall Crew - Grades 8-12   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. Practices begin the week of August 16th. Watch our Spring Video

GVCO Donor Spotlight

The Banavitch Family Paying It Forward   The Great Valley Community Organization has been a part of Kathy & Mark’s life for the last 17 years.   All 3 of their children, Allison, Owen & Ryan, participated in GVBL. Allison’s first job was at the snack shack, and the boys played GVFL as well.  GVCO is where the whole family developed and fostered friendships that they know will last a lifetime. The organization has provided such a positive and safe outlet for their children that they knew they needed to Pay It Forward. Kathy & Mark Banavitch know of the positive impact GVCO had on their family, and they want future families to experience the same that is why it was so important for them to donate to the Capital Campaign. The possibilities are endless with the building of the new center, and both young and old will benefit, which will foster an even stronger sense of community.

GVCO Sponsor Spotlight

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Do You Match?   Did you know your employer might have a Matching Gifts program?   It's a great way to contribute and help GVCO complete the entire new GVCO Community Center project. Use code #47309 for GVCO!

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GVCO is a 501(c)(3) organization.