MVA WORKS IN YOUR COMMUNITY

A Community Development Focus

The Mon Valley Alliance (MVA), when it was formed in 2016, made it its mission to be more involved in the communities it serves and to support shorter term community projects that improve the quality of life for residents and attract new people to the region.

This is evidenced by our current projects, but we realize much work still needs to be done. The MVA is interested in participating in projects that make our communities more livable.

We support the Mon Valley with

• Workforce programs
• Government Collaboration
• Fiscal sponsorship for municipality projects that assist in taking contributions and grants in support
• Advocacy

Mid Mon Valley COG: Informational Meeting held

The Mid Mon Valley Council Of Governments held an informational meeting January 31st, 2019 at the MVA Offices. The First official meeting was scheduled for March 24th, 2019 at 4pm. The Mon Valley Independent provided an article covering the discussion. A central location is still be secured and will be announced by early March. Contact Ben Brown at bbrown@monvalleyalliance.org with any questions.

Mon Valley-Opoly is available locally at these fine locations

Chaney’s Natural, Community Bank, Donora Library, Greater Rostraver Chamber of Commerce, Itty Bitty Treasures, Jazzy Boutique, Monessen Library, Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce, Mon Valley Regional Chamber, Off the Wall, Perked Up, Rostraver Library, Salon Eye Candy, Studio K

2018 Annual Gathering

Thank you to all for joining us at our second Annual Gathering. We appreictae your support and look forward to continuing our partnerships to build a better Mon Valley.

Town to Town Mini-Grant Program Announced

Proceeds from the Mon Valley-Opoly Paint and Sip will go towards Mon Valley Alliance Foundation’s (MVAF) Community Development Fund that is implementing a mini-grant program for local individuals and businesses. MVAF will be awarding five separate $250 grants until the end of 2018 under a rolling application system. Mini-grant applications are due by no later than 2 p.m on the last day of the month for consideration for the next month.

Potential applicants may include organizations such as educational institutions and schools, religious organizations, municipal organizations, parks and recreation and other groups whose main purpose is to benefit ...

MVA named managing organization for Monongahela River Water Trail

Charleroi, PA, February 9, 2018 – The Pennsylvania Water Trail Partnership has named the Mon Valley Alliance (MVA) as the managing organization for the Monongahela River Water Trail.

The Pennsylvania Water Trails Partnership, which manages the Pennsylvania Water Trails Program, is made up of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, and the National Park Service.

The water trail is designated with the Pennsylvania Water Trail Program. MVA plans to work closely with the Mon River Towns Program to form a strong coalition of organizations and individuals to work on ...

Choose Your Impact with Community Development Funds

MVA has created four new community development funds to help support and start new projects that strengthen the community and benefit the region: Mon Valley Community Development Fund, Workforce Readiness Fund, Startup Incubation Fund and the Historical Preservation Fund.