On a quiet Thursday afternoon, Mary walked into West Valley Community Services to register her two young daughters, Kaitlyn and Emma, for the upcoming school Two smiling siblings at the Back-to-School program holding backpacks. year. To anyone passing by, she was simply a devoted single mother checking off a back-to-school errand. But behind her warm smile was a story of quiet, profound strength. Earlier that morning, Mary had undergone a grueling chemotherapy treatment. She spent the middle...

Vibrant, fresh produce offered free of charge to WVCS clients. This month marks West Valley Community Service’s 53rd year of service. Today, when people think of West Valley Community Services, what comes to mind is often the bustle of the Market or Park-It Market, with the vibrant produce, joyful volunteers, and neighbors walking away with fresh groceries. Over the last 53 years, WVCS has expanded from providing basic food assistance to supporting individuals struggling with basic needs...