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.
CVCA Events and Happenings
Want to learn more about Head Start/ Early Head Start? Click below for an informative video.
CVCA Employment
July Shelter Supply Drive
Good Afternoon!
Hope that you are having the best July! This month, our Shelter Supply Drive is collecting towels & washcloths. Please drop off your donation at our Main Office between 2:00-4:00 P.M. on Tuesday, July 30.
If you would like to participate by Amazon, or with a cash donation, please respond to this email to learn more.
Also, we have several positions open in Family Crisis Services: Crisis Advocate, Domestic Violence Advocate & Sexual Assault Advocate. Please check out our website at www.clinchvalleycaa.org to learn more about these opportunities. Individuals who like solving problems, thinking creatively & engaging with the community are encouraged to apply. Interviews are happening next week!
Thank you for your generosity & support!
Jennifer
Accepting bids for a new, V8 gasoline engine single Cab 4x4 Truck
The Clinch Valley Community Action Weatherization program is accepting bids for a new, V8 gasoline engine single Cab 4×4 Truck with an aluminum or steel bed service body added. Truck must include automatic transmission, cruise control, AM/FM radio, and air conditioning. Weatherization program funding will be utilized to purchase this vehicle. For further information, contact Sandra Corell at 276- 988-5583 ext. 348 or scorell@clinchvalleycaa.org. Bids will be accepted through August 16, 2024. Clinch
Valley Community Action reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
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.
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.
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.
Another successful year for the CVCA Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program
May 2024
FEDERAL
Returns E-Filed—-613
Returns Paper Filed—-4
Prior Year Returns—-4
Total Tax Returns Filed—-621
Total Amount in Refunds—-$804,255
Average Refund—-$1,295
Total Tax Prep Savings ($250/return)—-$155,250
Total Earned Income Credits—-$272,998
Average Earned Income Credit—-$1,655
Total Child Tax Credit—-$91,765
Average Child Tax Credit—-$1,257
Total Additional Child Tax Credit—-$98,548
Average Additional Child Tax Credit—-$1,589
Total CTC and ACTC—-$190,313
Average Adjusted Gross Income—-$27,595
VIRGINIA
Total Returns Filed—-539
Total Refunds—-$168,206
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.
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 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
2023 CVCA Dashboard
