Serving our community with needed programs--Weatherization

Serving our youth with inspirational programs--Project Discovery

Enabling our elderly to serve our community--RSVP and Senior Companion Programs

Clinch Valley Community Action has been located in Tazewell County since 1965.  But our programs and services have extended even beyond those borders as we continue our legacy of helping people help themselves.  Our dedicated employees work diligently to ensure not only that CVCA’s services are delivered, but that our community is a better place to live.  Explore our website to see what is available, but more importantly, call or visit with our people so we can help you succeed in your future.

CVCA Events and Happenings

Want to learn more about Head Start/ Early Head Start?  Click below for an informative video.

Delegate Will Morefield presents CVCA a proclamation from the House of Delegates recognizing the 50th anniversary of RSVP

CVCA Boardroom presentation

Delegate Will Morefield presenting the proclamation to CVCA Board Chair David Larimer

Senior Volunteer Services Director, Rick Mallory reads the proclamation

CVCA Employment
CVCA Accepting Bids for Repair of Single Housing Units in Tazewell and Russell Counties

Clinch Valley Community Action Weatherization Program is looking for experienced, reliable HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and General Contractors needed on a contract basis for installation and repair of single housing units in Tazewell and Russell counties. Contractors must hold a valid Virginia Contractor’s License, provide proof of General Liability Insurance and Workers Compensation Insurance, and successfully complete a Contractor’s Qualification Application, acquired by contacting Clinch Valley Community Action, Inc. All contractors will be required to acquire Lead Safe Worker and Renovation, Repair and Painting certifications provided through Clinch Valley Community Action, Inc. Local contractors utilized whenever possible. All work will be procured through a competitive bidding process. Contracts will be award based on qualifications, availability, price references and understanding of the scope of work. For more information contact: Sandra Corell, Housing Director or Beverly or Ashley, Weatherization Program Assistants,1379 Tazewell Avenue, P.O. Box 188, North Tazewell, VA  24630, Phone: 276-988-5583 ext. 310. Fax: 276-979-1441, Email:scorell@clinchvalleycaa.org, bwelch@clinchvalleycaa.org, aunderwood@clinchvalleycaa.org

Drug and Alcohol Screening Services

CVCA has trained staff that can provide Pre-employment, Random, Post-Accident, and Reasonable Cause screenings at your business or at our office.

New Drug Screening Brochure

 

Accepting New Senior Companion Volunteers

“I am needed and I help my clients stay independent in their home…where they want to stay” — This is often said by volunteer companions with the Senior Companion Program.

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Project Discovery Applications

Applications are being taken for Project Discovery.  Access the application by clicking here.

Family Crisis Services accepting volunteers

We are looking for energetic, dependable and self-motivated individuals to serve as Volunteer Advocates!  Advocates provide support, access resources, and offer encouragement to survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence. These tasks require empathy, confidentiality, and emotional maturity.  Volunteers should also be able to handle crisis situations, display a responsible work ethic and work well in a trauma-informed, healing-centered & survivor-focused environment.

  • Volunteers are needed in the following areas:Shelter coverage
  • Respond to hotline calls
  • Provide child care in the shelter
  • Emergency services – transportation, legal advocates, hospital/law enforcement companions
  • Office support
  • Assist with public awareness events & fundraisers

For more information, please contact our office at (276) 988-5583, ext. 301.

RSVP Feature with Serve Virginia

CVCA has been an AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) site for more than fifty years, coordinating volunteers to serve on-site at food pantries across Tazewell, Russell, and Buchanan counties as well as helping support the thrift stores that accompany some of the food pantries.

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Electrical contractors for Camp Joy repairs

Clinch Valley Community Action will be Pre-Qualifying Electrical Contractors to perform some major repairs at Camp Joy. This will include electrical to the camp buildings. Contractors must have a valid Virginia License and provide GL Insurance, Workers Compensation. Local Contractors will be used whenever possible. Contracts will be awarded based on qualifications, availability, price, and understanding of the scope of work. For more information contact Liz Lester, Director of Special Projects 1379 Tazewell Avenue, P.O. Box 188 North Tazewell, VA 24630.  Phone: 276- 988-5583 ext. 346 or Fax: 276-988-4041. Email: llester@clinchvalleycaa.org  Deadline will be Friday, March 22, 2024 @ 12:00 noon.

CVCA is Accepting Bids for Projects to Address Drainage Issues

The Clinch Valley Community Action Early Head Start program is currently accepting bids for projects to address drainage issues in a 25’ x 30’ parking/drop off area located at the center. Contractor will remove existing surfacing, install appropriate drainage as needed for reinstalled surfacing, and install new surfacing. Acceptable new surfacing will consist of pavers appropriate for vehicle traffic, concrete, or asphalt. For additional information or to schedule a time to view the location, contact Robin Boyd at
276-988-5583 x338 Monday – Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

Federal funds will be used; contractor must submit official proof of liability and worker’s compensation insurance for all employees at time of bid submission. Minority and female owned businesses are encouraged to participate. Please submit bids marked EHS PARKING AREA to Robin Boyd, Executive Director; 1379 Tazewell Avenue; North Tazewell, VA 24630 or email to rboyd@clinchvalleycaa.org. Review of bids will begin on Monday, November 13, 2023. Clinch Valley Community Action reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

Check out The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program

The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program provides decent, affordable housing to very low- to low-income individuals and families, including people with disabilities and senior citizens.

Vouchers are distributed through Virginia Housing. in partnership with local housing agency partners. Vouchers allow qualifying prospective tenants to select from a wider range of housing options, as opposed to being limited to designated housing projects. The tenant pays the landlord a percentage of their monthly income towards the rent, with the voucher subsidizing the remainder.

What families are eligible?
Prospective tenants often represent the diversity of your local community. They may be individuals, families and people with disabilities or senior citizens. They tend to be very highly-motivated renters who pay rent in a timely manner and maintain the property.

 

 

Single Family Housing Repair Loan & Grant Pilot

What does this program do?

Also known as the Section 504 Home Repair program, this provides loans to verylowincome homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes or provides grants to elderly verylowincome homeowners to remove health and safety hazards.

For Additional Questions or an Application, Contact Sandra Corell at 276-988-5583, ext 348 or email at scorell@clinchvalleycaa.org

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2023 CVCA Dashboard