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MV Advancements

For Our Clients:
Through the Spotlight on Giving Newsletter the Davis Altman Paterson Group shares with you that your support has enabled us to make contributions to non-profit children, adult, and family organizations in our community. Our goal is to bring awareness to organizations that we feel are in particular need of our backing. We hope these Spotlights will empower you to make your own contributions directly to the non-profit we feature.

Since 1966 McMinnville based MV Advancements has been assisting adults with disabilities reach their highest potential and live their best lives. One of the foundational principles of their mission is that meaningful employment is the key element of personal growth and independence. The organization provides employers with no-cost comprehensive employee job training and placement services that is matching over 200 adults to employers throughout Yamhill, Polk and Marion County.

"I have been working with MVA for 15 years and have developed a great relationship with the job coaches and they are always there for me when I need something. It has been a great experience, and I would say to absolutely work with MV Advancements to hire somebody. We wouldn't be here at Sage without them."

Cindy Lorenzen, owner The Sage Restaurant

MV Advancements recently broke ground on a new headquarters building that features an assisted technology resource center loaded with life enhancing technology resources, along with expanded events and classroom areas. The organization continues to innovate and provide a valuable service to our community.


Resources that empower adults with disabilities and their families:

  • Employment training for career exploration and job coaching. 
  • Residential services at five locations that provide a safe and healthy living environment.
  • Day support activities that enable individuals to interact in their community and build meaningful relationships.
  • Supported living services provides resources that build self-confidence and skills to live more independent lives

You can support MV Advancements in a number of ways:

  • Connect with an employment consultant to find your next great employee.
  • Make a donation or volunteer to support this special non-profit community organization.
  • Simply click the links below.

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