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Volunteers Wanted
Students in grades 7-12 are welcome to volunteer for Caring Hands causes or events held during the year. Sign up for the Constant Contact email list for the 22-23 school year.
We've held drives for the SPCA, Cradles to Crayons and Home for the Sparrow. We've wrapped gifts for senior citizens, decorated food boxes and planted flowers and trees. We've helped at community events like Charlestown Day and Sen. Comitta's Shredding Events
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High School Interns
Fall 2022 - Spring 2023
GVCO is looking for several high school juniors or seniors to assist with programming and administrative responsibilities during the 22-23 school year. Hours would be 2 to 5 hours per week between 3pm-5pm Mondays through Fridays.
GVCO will work with you to create flexible scheduling around academic and extracurricular responsibilities. Compensation is $10 per hour. If interested, please complete the GVCO Internship Form.
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Community Yard Sale at GVCO
- Yard spots for rental
- Food, drink and activities
- Sponsorship and vendor opportunities available
- No rain date - sign-ups will be refunded
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Whitford Charitable Fund Grantee
The Great Valley Community Organization (GVCO) is happy to announce that we have been selected as a Whitford Charitable Fund Grantee. Since 2011, the Whitford Charitable Fund has given over 1.1 million dollars to more than 60 local organizations in Chester County.
The Whitford Charitable Fund is a non-profit organization funded by the members of the Whitford Country Club, providing the members with an opportunity to give something back to non-profit organizations in Chester County.
Honorary Chair Dick Vermeil, Super Bowl winning coach and 2022 NFL Hall of Fame Inductee, will preside over the event, which will take place from September 23-25, 2022. Stay tuned for more exciting information about this event and ways for you to get involved.
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2022 Steps4Hope 5k Run/ 1 Mile Walk
Great Valley High School on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at 9:00AM
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. Steps4Hope is committed to raise awareness, end the stigma associated with the disease of addiction, and save lives.
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Register online now
- 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.
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Caring Hands News
GVCO Caring Hands Advisory Board established an annual scholarship to be awarded to a Senior high school student living in the Great Valley School District. This student should exemplify the values of the Caring Hands organization through their volunteerism, leadership, and community service.
In prior years, this award was named in honor of Ally Perkins, a much-loved member of the GVHS Class of 2008 who passed away in 2007. GVCO awarded 11 prior scholarships in Ally’s name.
This year we have two outstanding candidates who are equally deserving. Thus, the Caring Hands Advisory Board has decided to award $1000 scholarships to Julia Dill and Caroline Getz.
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Julia Dill has been an active participant and leader in the Caring Hands organization for 4 years. She served as Vice President in 11th grade.
She was actively involved in the GVCO Fall Festivals, Steps 4 Hope 5k run, the Holiday Tent sale and Christmas gift wrapping for senior citizens.
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Caroline Getz has been part of Caring Hands organization for 4 years. She served as Secretary/Junior leader in 10th grade and Vice President during her Junior year.
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Caroline was actively involved in People’s Pantry Food Drive, Step 4 Hope 5K run, Cradles 2 Crayons, planting flowers for senior citizens. She also helped wrap holiday gifts for Senior Citizens and participated in the Saint Gobain Earth Day Garden. |
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Be a Part of the Conversation equips families and communities in Pennsylvania with skills and resources to understand substance use, addiction, and related health issues. We provide community programs, foster supportive connections, highlight lived experiences, and challenge stigma.
We are a collaboration of community leaders, clinicians, students, school district representatives, and families who believe that having meaningful, inclusive conversations about substance use and addiction will support individuals and their families in their efforts to develop healthy coping skills and access support whenever there is a need. Learn more about us.
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Be Part of the Conversation
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Challenger Gym
Smiles and laughter! That’s all that comes to mind. After 2 long years, Challenger Gym returned for a 6 week Spring session.
Wendy Morris, PT, put together a wide variety of games to accommodate all skill levels whether it was negotiating a hula hoop trail, throwing bean bags, or manipulating a parachute with friends. There were squeals of delight, cheering, clapping and looks of pride and happiness.
We are looking forward to a gym full of smiles at our fall semester in November. Stay tuned to GVCO to be a part of it!
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Siddhant Suresh Scholarship Fund
This scholarship fund was created to honor the memory of Siddhant Suresh, a wonderful son and brother, beloved community member and an outstanding student who loved basketball and chess.
As a selfless player on the basketball court, and a caring friend off the court, Siddhant epitomizes the values on which our Great Valley Community organization is built…family, friends and community. This scholarship is designed to help others who may need assistance, giving them the opportunity to participate in GVCO programming.
Learn more about applying for or donating to the fund.
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