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The Great Valley Center's
mission is support organizations and activities benefitting
the economic, social and environmental well-being of
California's Great Central Valley. This mission is carried
out through a set targeted
programs.
Each initiative brings the Center in contact with a
different network of people working to improve the region.
By serving the central resource point, the Center has
been able to encourage people to work together throughout
the region. Learn more about each program below.
Current Programs
Agricultural Programs
Providing information and land conservation resources
to the local agricultural industry.
Annual Conference
California's largest annual gathering focused on the
Great Central Valley's economy, society and environment.
Great Valley Leadership
Institute
A venue for local elected officials to acquire value-based
leadership skills from the top experts in the nation.
Institute for the Development
of Emerging Area Leaders (IDEAL)
A public policy leadership development program geared
towards working professionals.
Energy Program
Sustainably meeting the future growth of the Central
Valley in
a manner
that
improves the region’s economy, environment, and
energy independence.
Pixley Connect
Providing access and technology training to a rural community in Tulare County.
Completed Programs
Community-based
Assistance Program (CAPs)
This three year program was designed to strengthen the region's nonprofit sector through
capacity building services and resources.
Grant Advisory Board for
Youth (GABY)
This program taught leadership skills to teenagers through active
philanthropy and youth to youth giving. It is now operated independently by local community foundations.
Great Valley Fellows Program
The Center's rigorous year-long post-graduate full-time
fellowship program for college graduates and working
professionals interested in public policy careers.
CATAPULT Youth Leaders
for the Valley
Community participation can make a difference for young
people. This year long public policy leadership program
for teens is now operated by the Youth Leadership Institute.
Central Valley Digital Network
Bringing hands-on technology skills and resources to
rural communities throughout the Valley. Over its five years of work, the program established community technology programs at 25 community sites.
LEGACI Grants
The Center's grantmaking program brought more than $5 million dollars of philanthropic support to Valley nonprofits with the support of the James Irvine Foundation, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the Walter S. Johnson Foundation and the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. The program is now focused on education in cooperation with the Citibank Success Fund.
New Valley CONNEXIONS
A policy based approach to strengthening the region's
agricultural base, increasing economic diversification,
and improving competitiveness in the new economy.
For more information:
Great Valley Center
201 Needham Street
Modesto, CA 95354
Telephone (209) 522-5103
Fax (209) 522-5116
info@greatvalley.org
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