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
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CVCA Employment
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.
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.
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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Readvertising bids for the installation of chain link fencing at its Camp Joy Head Start location
The Clinch Valley Community Action Head Start program will be accepting bids for the installation of chain link fencing at its Camp Joy Head Start location (176 Camp Joy Road). The area to be fenced will join the center building on one side with the three sides to be fenced being approximately 14 ft., 26 ft., and 14 ft., must include both top and bottom rails, and must include one single gate. For additional information or to arrange a site visit contact Robin Boyd at 276-988-5583 x338.
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 quotes marked CAMP JOY FENCE to Robin Boyd, Executive Director; Clinch Valley Community Action; PO Box 188; North Tazewell, VA 24630 or rboyd@clinchvalleycaa.org by noon on January 20, 2026. Review of quotes will begin at this time. Clinch Valley Community Action reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
The Clinch Valley Community Action Head Start Preschool and Early Head Start programs are accepting bids for the disposition of the following vehicles:
Project Discovery orientation with parents
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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
Apache Run Floor 2025
The Clinch Valley Community Action Head Start program is currently accepting quotes for reinforcement and repair of floor/subfloor that has become unstable at its Apache Run Head Start Center. Contractor will make all repairs needed to subflooring and supports and ensure that the existing exterior door functions properly. For additional information or to schedule a time to inspect the 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 current liability and worker’s compensation insurance for all employees at time of quote submission. Minority and female owned businesses are encouraged to participate. Please submit quotes marked APACHE RUN FLOOR to Robin Boyd, Executive Director; 1379 Tazewell Avenue; North Tazewell, VA 24630 or email to rboyd@clinchvalleycaa.org . Review of bids is ongoing. Clinch Valley Community Action reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.
Clinch Valley Community Action is excited to announce the program facilities that are participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
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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Honoring Volunteers-Lauryn Bailey
For most of us, communication is pretty straightforward – say the words out loud or write them on paper. But, at times, depending on the circumstances, communication might not be so simple. Lauryn Bailey, a parent volunteer at our Camp Joy Head Start Center, wants to make sure that our children are able to communicate regardless of the situation. She has volunteered at the center over the past few months teaching students and staff sign language.
Lauryn started studying sign language when she was in high school and then followed up with two additional years of study in college. She was inspired by a cousin who learned sign language when she was young, continued to study it, and now teaches it in her classroom to young people. Lauryn started learning from her cousin when she was young and has continued to study. She says, “I had really good teachers and mentors who have helped me learn, and I continue to use it in my daily life.”
We are glad that she made the choice to be a mentor for our children and to help them learn such a valuable skill.
Reflection on Volunteerism-Rebecca Lester
Volunteers are the lifeblood of any community, bringing compassion, dedication, and tireless spirit. Among them, there are those whose contributions stand out, lighting a path for others to follow. One such individual is Rebecca Lester, a co-worker who also is a volunteer and whose unwavering commitment has made a profound impact on several programs here at Clinch Valley Community Action.
Rebecca is a mother, wife and teacher, who has been involved with Camp Joy’s Summer Camp and Project Discover for three years now. She has dedicated much of her time to ensure that chaperons are covered for any trip, and that she is there to help where needed.
What makes Rebecca truly special is her ability to adapt to the circumstances she is faced with. She most recently assisted along with her husband Isaac with the Charity Motorcycle Bike Ride, to benefit Camp Joys Renovation funds. Without them volunteering their time, the fundraiser would not have gone off as well as it did. They helped register bikers and grill the lunch that was provided. Rebecca embodies the notion that every little bit helps and that thought has shone in the things she has done.
As we reflect on the impact of dedicated volunteers in our community, we can all take a page out of Rebecca’s book. Whether it is a few hours a week or a simple act of kindness, everyone can contribute in their own way. We celebrate the spirit of volunteerism and the difference one person can make. We all need to be inspired and look for ways to give back, fostering a community where everyone can thrive.
2025 CVCA Dashboard
