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.
Vision Statement: Clinch Valley Community Action casts a vision for safe and prosperous communities, strong and nurturing families, and productive and independent citizens.
Mission Statement: Clinch Valley Community Action, Inc. provides resources and opportunities to individuals, families, and communities in a supportive environment to improve the quality of life. Clinch Valley Community Action treats each individual with respect and dignity in a professional manner.
Promise Statement: Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.
This website is supported by Grant Numbers 03CH012969, 03CH012439, and 03CH012295 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Clinch Valley Community Action and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.
This website is also supported by Grant Number 2501VACOSR from the ACF OCS CSBG.
CVCA Events and Happenings
Want to learn more about Head Start/ Early Head Start? Click below for an informative video.
CVCA Employment
CVCA accepting bids for two used vans
Clinch Valley Community Action Inc. is accepting bids on two 2009 Chevrolet vans. Van 1 has 172,997 miles. Van 2 has 195,994 miles. Bids should be submitted in writing and clearly marked Van 1 or Van 2.
Vans may be inspected during normal business hours by calling Sandra Corell and scheduling an appointment.
Bids will be accepted until noon on April 15, 2025. All bids should be submitted to Clinch Valley Community Action; Attention: Sandra Corell; PO Box 188; North Tazewell, VA 24630 or by email to
scorell@clinchvalleycaa.org.
Community Needs Assessment Survey
Community Needs Assessment Survey
Clinch Valley Community Action is providing a means to gather information about our community. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey by scanning the QR Code or clicking on the link below. Thank you in advance for participating.
Link to Form
https://forms.gle/45rhX7sQwfZBDzB46
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.
Project Discovery Applications
Applications are being taken for Project Discovery. Access the application by clicking here.
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.
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.
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 very–low–income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes or provides grants to elderly very–low–income 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
The Virginia Community Action Partnership (VACAP) is pleased to announce a $20,000 grant to the CVCA Vita Program
Richmond, VA – The Virginia Community Action Partnership (VACAP) is pleased to announce that $485,725 has been awarded to 19 coalitions across Virginia to provide free income tax preparation services under the Internal Revenue Service Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The VACAP program, called the Virginia CASH Campaign, provides opportunities for taxpayers to file both federal and state tax returns, claim valuable tax credits like the federal Child Tax Credit (CTC) and both the federal and state Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and link taxpayers with financial empowerment opportunities.
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CVCA accepting bids for mowing/trimming and landscape maintenance
The Clinch Valley Community Action Head Start program is currently accepting quotes for mowing/trimming and landscape maintenance at Camp Joy Center (2+ acres), Tazewell Center (2+ acres), and Richlands Center (1/2 acre). Mowing/trimming will be completed weekly beginning the week of April 7 and ending the final week of September, unless conditions warrant further mowing. Landscape maintenance (including weeding, mulching, etc.) will occur weekly and as needed. Quote should include individual pricing for each service at each location. For additional information or to schedule a time to inspect grounds, contact Robin Boyd at 276-988-5583 x338 Monday – Friday between 8:00 AM and 4 PM.
Federal funds will be used; contractor must submit three commercial references and current official proof of liability and worker’s compensation insurance for all employees at time of quote submission. Weekly invoices and payroll documentation will be required for payment. Minority and female owned businesses are encouraged to participate. Please submit quotes marked HEAD START MOWING to Robin Boyd, Executive Director; 1379 Tazewell Avenue; North Tazewell, VA 24630 or email to rboyd@clinchvalleycaa.org . Deadline will be 12:00 PM Friday, March 28, 2025; review of quotes will begin at this time. Clinch Valley Community Action reserves the right to accept or reject any and all quotes.
CVCA accepting bids for mowing/trimming at McCready Center (1+ acre) and Chilhowie Center (1 acre) located in Smyth County, Virginia
The Clinch Valley Community Action Head Start program is currently accepting quotes for mowing/trimming at McCready Center (1+ acre) and Chilhowie Center (1 acre) located in Smyth County, Virginia. Mowing/trimming will be completed weekly beginning the week of April 14 and ending the final week of September, unless conditions warrant further mowing. Quote should include individual pricing for each location. For additional information or to schedule a time to inspect grounds, contact Robin Boyd at 276-988-5583 x338 Monday – Friday between 8:00 AM and 4 PM.
Federal funds will be used; contractor must submit three commercial references and official proof of current liability and worker’s compensation insurance for all employees at time of quote submission. Weekly invoices and payroll documentation will be required for payment. Minority and female owned businesses are encouraged to participate. Please submit quotes marked HEAD START MOWING – SMYTH COUNTY to Robin Boyd, Executive Director; 1379 Tazewell Avenue; North Tazewell, VA 24630 or email to rboyd@clinchvalleycaa.org . Deadline will be 12:00 PM Friday, April 11, 2025; review of quotes will begin at this time. Clinch Valley Community Action reserves the right to accept or reject any and all quotes.
Were you affected by recent flooding?
CVCA Weatherization introduces TakeCharge from Appalachian Power
About Appalachian Power
Appalachian Power serves about 1 million customers in West Virginia, Virginia and Tennessee. Its headquarters is in Charleston, W.Va. with regulatory and external affairs offices in both Charleston, W.Va. and Richmond, Va. Appalachian Power is part of the American Electric Power system, one of the largest electric utilities in the United States, delivering electricity to more than 5 million customers in 11 states. AEP ranks among the nation’s largest generators of electricity, owning nearly 32,000 megawatts of generating capacity in the U.S. AEP also owns the nation’s largest electricity transmission system, a nearly 39,000-mile network that includes more 765 kilovolt extra-high voltage transmission lines than all other U.S. transmission systems combined. AEP’s transmission system directly or indirectly serves about 10 percent of the electricity demand in the Eastern Interconnection, the interconnected transmission system that covers 38 eastern and central U.S. states and eastern Canada, and approximately 11 percent of the electricity demand in ERCOT, the transmission system that covers much of Texas. AEP’s utility units operate as AEP Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia and West Virginia), AEP Appalachian Power (in Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana and east Texas). AEP’s headquarters are in Columbus, Ohio. For more information, see our corporate website, AEP.com.
About TakeCharge
TakeCharge Virginia is Appalachian Power’s way of bringing its energy efficiency programs together in one convenient place, offering free assessments, incentive programs and rebates for your home or business. These programs let you TakeCharge of your energy use.
Clinch Valley Community Action is excited to announce the program facilities that are participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Project Discovery orientation with parents
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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.
2024 CVCA Dashboard
