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Community Involvement

At Valley College, giving back is an important part of who we are. We believe that serving our community helps our students grow both personally and professionally. Our staff and students regularly take part in local events, volunteer projects, and donation drives that support families, organizations, and neighborhoods around us.

We invite community and business leaders to partner with us in fueling transformation that uplifts individuals, families, and neighborhoods across Appalachia and the Midwest. By working together, we will strengthen our local workforce, inspire opportunity, and build thriving communities where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential.
Let’s connect, collaborate, and create lasting impact –right here at home.
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“Music Moves Us” – Sam Michaels Park,

Jefferson County Parks and Recreation

Valley College students volunteered at a 9-week summer music series at Sam Michaels Park, supporting hydration stations, event setup and teardown, and backstage operations. Throughout the season, they met performers such as Kanin Wren and Christian Lopez, and their strong contributions earned them invitations to assist with the upcoming county music festival and Lita Ford concert.

  • Christian Lopez concert at Sam Michaels Park with Jefferson County Parks and Recreation

National Night Out 

Waynesboro, Pennsylvania

Valley College students supported a community-building campaign focused on strengthening police–community partnerships by assisting with event logistics and engaging with attendees.

  • An individual sitting at a table at national night out a community building campaign promoting police-community partnerships.
  • A group in front of an emergency response vehicle at national night out a community building campaign promoting police-community partnerships.
  • A group in front of an emergency response vehicle at national night out a community building campaign promoting police-community partnerships.

Kidz Pac 

Martinsburg, West Virginia

Valley College students helped combat summer food insecurity by packing more than 3,000 lunches for children at risk of hunger.

Relay for Life- Cancer Fundraiser

Valley College students supported a community walk and fundraiser for the American Cancer Society by helping with fundraising, decorating, and assisting with setup, admissions, and teardown.

A group participating in a community walk and fundraiser supporting the American Cancer Society.

Project Linus

Martinsburg, West Virginia

Valley College students partnered with Project Linus to support the organization’s mission of providing handmade blankets to individuals in need. Working together, they created 36 cozy blankets for people experiencing homelessness in the Martinsburg area, offering comfort, warmth, and care to their local community.

  • A national project providing handmade blankets to those in need
  • Students holding up blankets for a national project providing handmade blankets to those in need

Hope House Luncheon

Berkeley Springs, West Virginia

Students supported the Hope House Luncheon, an event dedicated to women facing domestic violence and homelessness. They prepared and served a full spaghetti lunch, shared musical performances, and offered educational and empowerment stories, creating a meaningful and uplifting experience for the residents.

Students standing outside of an event Hope House Luncheon

Autism Awareness Walk

Washington County

At the Autism Awareness Walk, students played an active role in raising visibility and support for individuals with autism. They assisted with event setup, contributed to fundraising activities, and engaged with families and participants to help strengthen community awareness.

Color Run 2025

Jefferson County Parks and Recreation

During the vibrant Color Run 2025, students supported community wellness by managing hydration stations, helping with event setup and teardown, and joyfully color-bombing participants throughout the race. Their energy contributed to a fun and memorable day for runners and spectators alike.

  • Individuals participating in a colorful 5K run
  • individuals participating in a 5k colorful run
  • Individuals participating in a colorful 5K run at a table that provides hydration to participants

Prime Time for Women

Distinguished Woman Conference

 Students assisted at the Distinguished Woman Conference hosted by Prime Time for Women, an event focused on women’s health and healthy aging. They helped with seating, event setup, and general support to ensure a smooth and welcoming experience for attendees.

A group of women standing in front of a banner at a conference promoting women's health and healthy aging

Seed Sowers

Valley College nursing students donated supplies and volunteered their time at a facility that provides housing and transportation for individuals in active substance abuse recovery.

Individuals standing in front of a Seed Sowers van.

Community Health Fair

Valley College nursing students supported the event by providing free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings for community members.

  • Group of nursing students at the community health fair
  • Nursing student taking blood pressure
  • Group of nursing students participating in a community health fair

School Supplies & Clothing Event

Valley College provided free school supplies and clothing to support families in the community.

  • Individuals from Valley College participating in a School Supplies and Clothing event
  • Individuals from Valley College participating in a School Supplies and Clothing event
  • Individuals from Valley College participating in a School Supplies and Clothing event