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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October 2022 GVCO Newsletter |
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With the start of the new school year this September feels more “back to normal” versus the past couple of Septembers. GVCO’s programming has also been trending toward “normal”, getting many families back engaged and doing some great things.
In early September our Caring Hands student volunteer community service group hit the ground running by helping out with a number of initiatives each & every weekend. GVCO onboarded 14 high school interns in mid-September. These HS juniors and seniors assist with any number of GVCO’s administrative tasks, most of which is accomplished in the 2 hours immediately following the school day. Our youth cheer, football and crew programs have seen participation numbers back to pre-pandemic levels and all the kids and families are having a great time all these outdoor activities during this great time of year.
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After a 8 month hiatus the new GVCO Community Center project has also re-engaged. After receiving a $750,000 RACP grant in December from the State of PA, the State had reviewed our original grant request and awarded us the additional $600,000 that we had requested in March of 2021. This was all great news however it required a good deal of compliance, regulatory due diligence and documentation, which all required time. All seems to be in good order, so look for steady progress on the 1st phase of the facility in the coming months. We will keep the entire community in touch with the progress and timeline, as we renew our efforts with scheduled messaging through Constant Contact and our social media outlets.
GVCO will continue to bring back all of the great programming we have offered for the past 20+ years. This past September has been a breadth of fresh air. Once again great stuff for our Great Valley community.
Keith Walsh
GVCO Executive Director
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Our Site Contractor still looking to get started digging despite heavy rains from Ian for the past few days. GVCO wants to thank all those who have helped to make this happen. Equally we appreciate the patience and dedication of our wonderful Great Valley community.
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GVBL 2022-23 Winter Basketball League |
Registration for GVBL Winter Rec League is now open. This will be our 22nd year of bringing the GV community this outstanding youth basketball program. 500+ kids have already registered - don't miss out!
Once again due to the limited amount of gym space, the GVBL Winter Rec League will be open to ONLY GVSD residents with limited spots per division. GVBL will once again offer divisions for girls and boys in grades 1-8 and a boys HS division. Skills Assessments will begin 10/17.
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Want to sponsor a team?
The program includes the business or corporate sponsor name featured on the jerseys of one of our 75+ youth basketball teams, along with multiple "touch points" throughout the season on our numerous GVCO communiqués (website, newsletters, updates, social media, etc.). Complete and return the required shirt sponsorship form by October 24th.
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Great Valley Crew
Our Crew team is comprised of boys and girls in grades 8-12. Their practices began in August in preparation for regattas in Philadelphia, NJ and DE. While the team had good results at King's Head, the river was too high this past weekend for the Head of the Christina Regatta.
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Great Valley Football and Cheer
Our Cheer and football players were troopers and played on Sunday in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Games were cancelled for our K-1 squads.
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GVCO Community Programming |
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Join us Thanksgiving morning for a Turkey Trot Walk and Run. More details coming!
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Sponsored by
GV Cheer
and hosted by
Caring Hands
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2022 Steps4Hope 5k Run/1 Mile Walk
Eat Goshen Park 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. www.Steps4Hope.org
Great Valley Cheerleaders will be at the finish line to cheer on the runners.
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Challenger Gym is a recreational community gym program for kids who have extra challenges. It is a fun hour of play where friendships are forged, and games and activities are adapted to make everyone feel successful. For many years, Challenger Gym has allowed those who may not find success in traditional community sports programs to laugh, run, jump, throw, make friends and shine!
Fall Challenger Gym will take place at General Wayne Elementary School from 6:30-7:30 on the following Wednesday nights: Nov 2, 9, 16, 30; Dec 7, 14. Registration is open now.
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The Siddhant Suresh Scholarship Fund
The Suresh 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. Siddhant was a GVBL tournament team and recreation league player, who enjoyed the sport and played it with great team spirit and enthusiasm.
Over two years, this fund has awarded nearly two thousand dollars in scholarships to help many Great Valley children and families participate in GVCO programming.
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Cradles to Crayons Giving Spot Hub
Coming soon to GVCO!
Cradles 2 Crayons Philadelphia supports people facing clothing insecurity in the Philadelphia region including Malvern and Chester County. The hub will be a convenient year round location for donations and a focal point for the annual Caring Hands collection drive this Fall.
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We are looking forward an even greater partnership with this wonderful organization. |
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We Provide Resources that are Vital to a Well-Functioning Society
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ARG is the parent organization to a host of niche technical companies in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Indiana, and Ohio. Our subsidiaries provide engineering, technical recruiting, healthcare, industrial inspection, and construction management support services to clients in critical infrastructure sectors throughout the U.S.
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The Future GVCO
Community Center
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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!
Check out the program pages:
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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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