"I am a huge believer in giving back and helping out in the community and the world. Think globally, act locally I suppose. I believe that the measure of a person's life is the affect they have on others." ~ Steve Nash
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Caring Hands News
GVCO once again connected with the local community highlighting how kind and generous our Great Valley continues to be.
Our Caring Hands group reached out to the ownership of long time Malvern garden center Uhlers, 160 Lancaster Ave., Malvern, about helping out and they were more than happy to donate 9 flats of pansies! |
For the past two weekends, 50+ GVCO Caring Hands student volunteers spent a numerous hours painting pots, making encouragement cards and planting 150 pots of flowers for the current residents at Green Meadows in Paoli.
It was a tremendously generous effort put forth by caring student volunteers, a considerate local business and the Great Valley Community Organization...bringing some joy and happiness of springtime to some of those that might need it the most!
Well done GV once again!!
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Internship Opportunities
College Intern
Summer 2022
40 hours per week
GVCO is looking for a self-motivated individual interested in assisting our organization with its summer 2022 programming. The ideal candidate should have strong interpersonal and organizational skills, be able to work in a team environment, and enjoy working with youth. The candidate should have a background or interest in athletics, an understanding of scheduling, and budgetary/finance capabilities.
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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Shredding Event - April 30th
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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 to be added to the mailing list.
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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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 for donating to the fund.
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Online Program: Have You Had the Conversation?
April 21st 6:30-8PM
Elementary school years are the ideal time for families to begin important conversations about substance use, with special sensitivity toward young children.
Together we will have an engaging conversation about:
• The reality of when and how kids are introduced to substances.
• How to have a conversation about those who struggle with substance use.
• Understanding risk factors and protective factors, and empowering ourselves as parents.
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Challenger Gym
Smiles and laughter! That’s all that comes to mind. After 2 long years, Challenger Gym is back and it has not disappointed. Parachute games, scooter boards, pop up tunnels, running “races”, bean bag tosses and hula hoop obstacle courses have produced squeals of delight, cheering, clapping and looks of pride and happiness.
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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.
Registration:
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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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