The Ripple of Change Starts Here

The Friends of the River Valley mission is for every child, adult, and family in Western Maine’s Androscoggin River Valley to access food, essential needs, educational enrichment, and physical and mental wellness opportunities. Friends of the River is a centralized resource for funding, support, and partnership with existing programs and organizations to provide these needs and promote economic development opportunities.

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Active Projects

Friends of River Valley Focuses in four main impact areas: Food Insecurity, Wellness, Education, and Economic Development. See updates on our current projects below.
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Our Impact

We see firsthand the positive impact of local programs and organizations coming together to help revitalize the River Valley. Our organization is committed to this ongoing support.

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520,000

To date, meals delivered by the RSU 10 food van

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$20,000

Donated to the Rumford Public Library for children’s literacy and STEM programs.

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2,500

Books delivered by Team Long Run to River Valley Children

Latest Happenings

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Friends of the River Valley

Friends of the River Valley is a dynamic organization that responds to community needs in real-time. New programs and updates are occurring regularly. Check out our blog to hear the latest!

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    July 20, 2023

    News Center Maine Feature

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    September 13, 2022

    Donation Keeps ArtVan Rolling Locally

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    April 01, 2022

    Funding from Friends of the River Valley Brings Weekly Art Program through ArtVan

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July 20, 2023

News Center Maine Feature

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September 13, 2022

Donation Keeps ArtVan Rolling Locally

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April 01, 2022

Funding from Friends of the River Valley Brings Weekly Art Program through ArtVan

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A Special Thanks to Our Donors

John and Linda Pepin

Darby Beliveau

Severin Beliveau

John Beliveau

HM Payson

Betterment Fund

Jewish Fund of NY
Bob and Susie Peixotto

David Hines

Lisa and Bill Marr

Ware Butler

 

By partnering with us, we can create possible funding mechanisms to help you. We will assist you in bringing your vision to life through our contacts and website platforms. For more information about becoming a Leader-level donor, please email John Beliveau at info@friendsofrivervalley.org

Jolan and Jim Ippolito

Brookfield
Thomas Platz

William Johnson

By partnering with us, we can create possible funding mechanisms to help you. We will assist you in bringing your vision to life through our contacts and website platforms.For more information about becoming a Partner-level donor, please email John Beliveau at info@friendsofrivervalley.org

Matt Kaubris
Rich Beliveau

Christine Cloonan

OFCU

Preti Flaherty
Jerry and Jennifer Cohen

Wanda Orino

Ed Paterson

Audrey Guay

Morgana Nielson

Bruce Kirn

Ricki Avant

Devin Beliveau

Matt Beliveau

Steven Baty

Julie Irish McDonald