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
Facelift for the Camp Joy Head Start Center
The Camp Joy Head Start Center began pet study in March adding a veterinarian clinic to the classroom – Click Here for more exciting Head Start Center happenings
CVCA Employment
CVCA Head Start program is currently accepting Requests for Proposal for mowing, trimming, and landscape maintenance
The Clinch Valley Community Action Head Start program is currently accepting Requests for Proposal for mowing, trimming, and landscape maintenance at Camp Joy Center (2+ acres), Tazewell Center (2+ acres), and Richlands Center (1/2 acre). Mowing and trimming will be completed weekly beginning the week of April 10 and ending the final week of September, unless conditions warrant further mowing. Landscape maintenance (including weed removal) will occur as needed. For additional information or toschedule a time to inspect grounds at each location, 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 official proof of liability and worker’s compensation insurance for all employees at time of RFP submission. Minority and female owned businesses are encouraged to participate. Please submit RFPs 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 24, 2023; review of bids will begin at this time. Clinch Valley Community Action reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.
CVCA Head Start program is currently accepting Requests for Proposal for mowing and trimming
The Clinch Valley Community Action Head Start program is currently accepting Requests for Proposal for mowing and trimming at McCready Center (1+ acre), Chilhowie Center (1 acre), and Atkins Center (1/2 acre) located in Smyth County, Virginia. Each location will be mowed and trimmed weekly, beginning the week of April 10 and ending the final week of September, unless conditions warrant further mowing. For additional information or to schedule a time to inspect grounds at each location, 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 official proof of liability and worker’s compensation insurance for all employees at time of RFP submission. Minority and female owned businesses are encouraged to participate. Please submit RFPs 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, March 24, 2023; review of bids will begin at this time. Clinch Valley Community Action reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.
Head Start program is accepting bids for the installation of two new heat pumps at its McCready Head Start center
The Clinch Valley Community Action Head Start program is accepting bids for the installation of two new heat pumps at its McCready Head Start center. Contractor will replace both inside and outside units, add a filtering unit to filter contaminated air, and inspect, repair, and/or replace any damaged duct work at the center, located at 145 Upper Poor Valley Road, Saltville, Virginia. Contractor must provide all labor and materials to complete the project as specified. Clean-up and removal of any debris will be the contractor’s responsibility. For additional information or to arrange a site visit, contact Robin Boyd at
276-988-5583 x249.
Federal funds will be used for this purchase; contractor must comply with Davis Bacon Act regulations. Insurance documentation must be provided. Minority and female owned businesses are encouraged to bid. Please submit bids marked MCCREADY HEAT PUMP, to Robin Boyd, Head Start Director; Clinch Valley Community Action; PO Box 188; North Tazewell, VA 24630 or rboyd@clinchvalleycaa.org. Review of bids will begin on July 8; all bids are subject to Board review.
Clinch Valley Community Action reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
Head Start program is accepting bids for the installation of a new heat pump at its Bland Head Start center
The Clinch Valley Community Action Head Start program is accepting bids for the installation of a new heat pump at its Bland Head Start center. Contractor will replace both inside and outside units, add a filtering unit to filter contaminated air, and inspect, repair, and/or replace any damaged duct work at the center, located at 76 Seddon Street, Bland, Virginia. Contractor must provide all labor and materials to complete the project as specified. Clean-up and removal of any debris will be the contractor’s responsibility. For additional information or to arrange a site visit, contact Robin Boyd at 276-988-5583 x249.
Federal funds will be used for this purchase; contractor must comply with Davis Bacon Act regulations. Insurance documentation must be provided. Minority and female owned businesses are encouraged to bid. Please submit bids marked BLAND HEAT PUMP, to Robin Boyd, Head Start Director; Clinch Valley Community Action; PO Box 188; North Tazewell, VA 24630 or rboyd@clinchvalleycaa.org. Review of bids will begin on July 8; all bids are subject to Board review.
Clinch Valley Community Action reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
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
Accepting bids for the installation of a new back door deck
The Clinch Valley Community Action Special Projects department is accepting bids for the installation of a new back door deck at the double wide located at the Camp Joy property. Contractor will replace current back door deck with a safer, sturdier, back deck, located at 176 Camp Joy Road, Bluefield, VA 24605. Contractor must provide all labor and materials to complete the project as specified. Clean-up and removal of any debris will be the contractor’s responsibility. For additional information or to arrange a site visit, contact Liz Lester at
276-988-5583 x 346.
Insurance documentation must be provided. Minority and female owned businesses are encouraged to bid. Please submit bids marked Camp Joy Doublewide, to Liz Lester, Special Projects Director; Clinch Valley Community Action; PO Box 188; North Tazewell, VA 24630 or llester@clinchvalleycaa.org. Review of bids will begin on April 1st; all bids are subject to Board review.
Clinch Valley Community Action reserves the right to accept or reject any or 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.
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.
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.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA)
Clinch Valley Community Action participates in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA), which is sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service. All volunteers are IRS certified. If you live in Tazewell County or any of the surrounding communities, you may qualify for this free service. We will electronically file your Federal and state tax returns for you. We offer preparation for other states, as well.
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.
Project Discovery Applications
Applications are being taken for Project Discovery. Access the application by clicking here.