Friends of the River Valley - Latest Happenings

Mountain Valley Outing Club

FRV continues its commitment to promote wellness in the River Valley.

Western Foothills Regional School- Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Program at Boondocks Farm

The Western Foothills Regional Program provides services to students and families in a therapeutic environment focusing on individualized instruction and trauma-sensitive practices.

St. Barnabus “The Essentials Pantry” & The Falcon Food Stop

The FRV is committed to combating food insecurity and providing essential needs to area residents needing help.

Franklin County Savings Bank $5k Grant

Recently, a $5,000 donation was made to the Friends of the River Valley by Franklin Savings Bank of Rumford through the FSB Foundation as a way to give to the community.

Bangor Savings Bank $10k Grant

December 2022 Bangor Savings Bank Foundation stays true to its promise to support the communities they serve and award Friends of the River Valley a $10,000 grant.

Friends of the River Valley keep the Artvan rolling into the River Valley

Friends of the River Valley keep the Artvan rolling into the River Valley.

Friends of the River Valley continues to provide early literacy programs to children of the River Valley community with help from Team Long Run.

Friends of the River Valley continues to provide early literacy programs to children in the River Valley community.

Dixfield Discount Fuel and Friends of the River Valley partner to keep the most needy warm this winter.

The adverse effects of rising fuel costs and prices impact the most vulnerable populations. Katie Houghton and the staff at Dixfield Discount Fuel recognized this and saw the opportunity to assist men and women on fixed incomes and working struggling families.

Western Foothill Kids Association Summer Camp

With area children back to school, Friends of the River Valley is pleased to reflect back on the summer of 2022 as a great success.

Donation Keeps ArtVan Rolling Locally

On August 24, the ArtVan from Bath rolled up to The Pines in Strathglass Park in Rumford for some free outdoor art-making for all ages.