A Community Development Focus
The Mon Valley Alliance (MVA), when it was formed in 2016, made a part of its mission to be more involved in the communities it serves and to support shorter term projects that improve the quality of life for residents. Areas of focus include blight removal, park and recreational development, river accessibility, and working with local municipalities to find efficiencies in governance.
Current Projects
Charleroi Riverfront Park
The former Charleroi Area High School Stadium was demolished in 2018. With over 4 acres of riverfront property now available for development, we are working on plans to create recreational space, expand the Charleroi Boat launch, and install additional public amenities to the area.
Charleroi Blight Removal
The 6,600 SF lot located at 138 McKean Ave. is for sale/build to suit!
Charleroi Land for Sale/Build to Suit
The 11,000 SF lot located at 335 McKean Avenue is now available!
Past Projects
Fallowfield Elementary Park Refurbishing
This work included adding a kitchen facility to the pavilion, ADA certified bathrooms, new play equipment, and new fences for the ball fields.
- Mon Valley Alliance Welcomes Komatsu Mining Corp to Alta Vista Business Park
The Mon Valley Alliance has sold Lot 11A in Alta Vista Business Park for development of Komatsu Mining Corp's 250,000 square foot global distribution center. READ MORE - Opportunity Zone Lot for sale/build to suit
138 McKean Ave, Charleroi, PA 15022 is a 6,600 sf vacant lot available for sale or build to suit.
More information here: 138 McKean Ave
- Jamie Colecchi joins MVA as Director of Operations & Development
Mr. Jamie Colecchi has joined the Mon Valley Alliance as the new Director of Operations & Development, with over 20 years experience in Economic & Community Development. READ MORE - Request for Proposals – Engineering & Design, Magic City Riverfront Park
We have released a RFP for engineering and design services for the Phase 1 of the Magic City Riverfront Park in Charleroi, PA. This project is supported by the Washington County Local Share Account (LSA) Program and the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources.
Additional information: https://www.monvalleyalliance.org/open-rfps/
READ MORE - Monongahela Valley Hospital – Citizens Funding Drive
Given the impact of COVID-19, the Monongahela Valley Hospital needs our help. Please see below for ways you can help support our local Health Care workers.
Citizens Drive for Monongahela Valley Hospital
Monongahela Valley Hospital Foundation Website
READ MORE - New small business loan program available
**UPDATE** As of Tuesday, 3/31/20, this program has closed for applications pending additional funding.
Governor Tom Wolf has announced a new loan program designed to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) is administering the program through funding from the Commonwealth Financing Authority, making $60 million dollars available for loans up ... READ MORE
- COVID-19: Business Assistance Programs
COVID-19 UPDATE: In this time of change and uncertainty, we are working to identify resources for our business community. Federal, State and local programs are being announced daily and we are compiling all of the information into a single resource page. READ MORE - $7,500 in Grants awarded to California, Donora & North Charleroi Boroughs
The Mon Valley Alliance Foundation, with support from the First Energy Foundation, recently awarded $2,500 to California Borough, Donora Borough and North Charleroi Borough. READ MORE - Five Towns consider consolidation
On January 30th, 2020, residents from Roscoe, Elco, Dunlevy, Stockdale & Allenport came together to engage with State Senator Camera Bartolotta, PA Department of Community and Economic Development, Washington County Commissioners Diana Irey Vaughan and Nick Sherman, Washington county Redevelopment Authority, Washington County Elections Office, and the ... READ MORE
