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Mon Valley Academy for the Arts Receives President's Crystal Award from Washington County Community Foundation Costume Jewelry Sale To Help Our Troops And Displaced Veterans A Costume Jewelry Sale is being held to help raise funds for our troops and misplaced veterans on Friday, November 8 and Saturday, November 9. The sale will be held from 9:00AM – 6:00PM each day and will take place at the South Park Community Center, in the South Park Municipal Complex, located at 2675 Brownsville Road, South Park, (Behind the South Park Library). Shop for fabulous gently used Costume Jewelry with prices beginning at just $1 each! Nothing is more than $5. The bargains are unbelievable, and the financial assistance provided for our Military cannot be measured.
Charleroi, PA, September 19, 2024 – Mon Valley Academy for the Arts (MVAA) is proud to announce that it has been honored with the President's Crystal Award, a prestigious award presented annually by the Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) to a small but improving charity. The award includes a $10,000 grant, which the MVAA will use for its new EARS program. “Receiving the President's Crystal Award is a tremendous honor for the MVAA,” said Annette Buffer, President of MVAA. “This award is a testament that our young nonprofit is on the right track as we strive to provide quality programming, increase our Photo Credit: Eric Oveson, Eric's Photography & Film impact in the community, and meet industry best practices regarding fiscal responsibility. The MVAA is deeply grateful to the WCCF and will use the grant for our new “Empower a Rising Star” (EARS) music scholarship program. Mon Valley Academy for the Arts' new initiative, "Empower a Rising Star (EARS)," aims to provide music lessons to deserving students in grades 4-11. This program seeks the support of individuals, organizations, and businesses willing to sponsor music lessons for young, aspiring musicians. MVAA's mission of providing affordable, high-quality instruction on musical instruments and hosting diverse community performance groups has resonated deeply within the region. The EQT/MVAA Free Summer Concert Series and the Power of Music Free Summer Concert Series are just two examples of the organization’s commitment to bringing the arts to the public in an inclusive, community-driven way. For more information about MVAA, the EARS scholarship program, upcoming events, and how to get involved, please email us at info@monvalleyacademyforthearts.org.