Valley Onward

Organization Description

Valley Onward is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating new leaders in California’s Central Valley and addressing issues that impact women and historically disinvested communities across rural areas. With over a decade of proven success in community organizing, Valley Onward leverages its experience to foster equity, amplify marginalized voices, and empower communities to create meaningful, lasting change.

Health & Safety

Photography is permitted and may be used for grant reporting purposes, as well as to highlight and share with the community how we are engaging.
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Driver's License
  • Must be 18 or older
Address 
3646 Los Altos Ct
Merced, CA 95348
United States
General Phone 
(209) 683-8744
Student Contact 
Name
Joana Alfaro
Job Title
Project manager
Phone
(209) 683-8744
Email
joana@valleyonward.org
Program(s) 
Internship
Service Learning
Organization type 
Grassroots Organization (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, Children/Youth, College Students, Companies/Institutions, English Language Learners, Families, Females, Guardians/Parents, Immigrants/Refugees, Seniors, Specific racial/ethnic/cultural group, Teens/Young Adults
Focus Area(s)
Advocacy and Human Rights, Civic Engagement, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Education, Emergency Services & Public Safety
Hours of operation 

Our regular operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, because our work is driven by community needs, there may occasionally be opportunities for evening engagement, with some activities extending until 8:00 p.m. In addition, 1–2 Saturday opportunities may be available upon request.

Maximum students 
2