DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF THE VALLEY
SERVING THE SHENANGO VALLEY, GROVE CITY, GREENVILLE/NORTHERN MERCER COUNTY, WARREN (OH)/SOUTHERN TRUMBULL COUNTY, NORTHERN TRUMBULL COUNTRY, AND LAWRENCE COUNTY
AMOUNT DONATED: $1,300
The Down Syndrome Association of the Valley serves individuals with Down syndrome throughout eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania. Established in 2007, the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization provides programs, support, resources, advocacy, education and opportunity to individuals with Down syndrome, their families and our communities. DSAV promotes a day when people with Down syndrome are active participants in an inclusive society.
While the match program for Giving Week is over, the need doesn't end! Please feel to make a gift at any time.
Giving Week Progress:
FUNDRAISING GOAL: $25,000
Programs Supported by Your Donations
FITNESS PROGRAMS
- DSAV Yoga
- DSAV Learn to Swim
- Buddies not Barriers
- I Can Ride Bike Camp
- Buddy Up Tennis and Fitness
- Cooking and Nutrition
THERAPY PROGRAMS
- Music, Movement & Literacy
- Effective Communication and Social Skills Therapy
- Family Medical Grants
Needs that Cannot beMet without Your Help
Our largest fundraiser, the Annual Buddy Walk, will now be a Drive-Thru Parade, rather than a walk that attracts more than 2,200 persons each year. We are hoping our teams initiate fundraising efforts for this new event. In addition, our Purse Bingo, slated for March 2020, was canceled due to COVID. This was painful as it was sold out with 450 women buying tickets to attend. In its place, we are turning this event into a Purse Raffle that will be posted on Facebook. Our two largest fundraisers are greatly impacted. We use these events to fund our programs and services for persons with Down syndrome in the Valley.
