Empowering People to Live Their Best Lives

MV Advancements empowers and supports over 350 adults who experience disabilities in Yamhill, Marion, and Polk counties to live their best lives.

The heart of what we do

Our core values are central to our purpose and the heart of everything we do at MV Advancements.

We Are People People

a passion for all people

Let’s Try This

innovation in service delivery

Be Your Best

do the right thing

We Got This

can do positive attitude

Pivot!

adaptability

Our Services

Empowering people to live, work and thrive

Helping individuals live, work, and thrive MV Advancements takes a holistic approach to services. We offer residential support including 24 hour group homes, community living supports in individual homes, employment services including job development, job coaching and Project SEARCH and community based Day Support Activities. All services are designed to be person centered and to meet the unique needs of each individual.

Woman with disabilities with an MVAdvancements employee enjoying their day sitting at a table.

Residential Services

An employee with a disability working at a café in Salem, Oregon through MV Advancements’ Supported Employment program.

Employment Services

Woman holding a pumpkin during a community outing with MV Advancements’ day support program in Salem, Oregon.

Day Support Activities

MVa Volunteers and woman with disabilities holding a cat and smiling outside residential housing

Supported Living Program

what’s new

Every person we support has a unique and inspiring story.

  • Tony Meeker stands next to a donated picnic table.

    Tony Meeker Reflects on the Early Days of MV Advancements

  • Five Project SEARCH interns and staff standing together outside at Friendsview.

    Project SEARCH 2026 Intern Cohort at MV Advancements

  • A person operating a forklift

    The Benefits of Hiring Adults With Disabilities

Want to hear more from MVA?

Volunteer

Share your time and skills with our community and leave a positive impact.

Careers

Join a team that’s dedicated to making a difference every day.

Group of MVA volunteers and the people they serve sitting together on a park bench

Donate

Every contribution helps us provide vital services and support.

MVA Volunteers sit with people they are serving on a park bench, smiling and chatting

Connect with us

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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and we are standing with @julietteshouse to spread awareness that child abuse is PREVENTABLE! If you want to learn more, please visit the Juliette’s House website and follow their socials! ❤️💜 #childabusepreventionmonth #childabuseawareness #childabuseprevention
Congratulations to all of our team members hitting their anniversaries in April! A combined 112 years of experience this month 😎😃❤️ Show some love to the team in the comments! 👇👇❤️ #mvastrong #mvadvancements60 #daysupportactivities #VolunteerOpportunity #nonprofit #supportedemployment
Mark your Calendars! Here are MVA's events for APRIL! Hope to see you there 😍😎❤️ #mvastrong #mvadvancements60 #WeGotThis #letsdothis #communitybased
A Reverse Job Fair is exactly what it sounds like! The candidates set up the booths with their own experience and personality and the employers attend the event to meet and talk directly to awesome candidates. MV Advancements was excited to bring this event for the first time to the people we support! #jobfair #letsdothis #mvastrong #supportedemployment #mvadvancements60
Arts and Crafts was Trolling last week! Diane, Daniel, and Keenan wanted to show off their troll creations! 😎 Photo Cred: Janice Allen 📸😁 Arts and Crafts is a weekly activity MVA puts on for the people we support and the community! We are always looking for volunteers to come help! Visit our website or follow the link in our bio to learn more about volunteering with MV Advancements! #mvastrong #mvadvancements60 #daysupportactivities #daysupportprogram #volunteer #volunteerwork #volunteeropportunities #volunteeropportunity
MVA is looking for volunteers to empower people to live their best lives! Attend a DSA event with us to socialize and aid our Direct Support Professionals to bring the best experience possible for the people we support! 😃😎 Learn more about volunteering with MV Advancements on our website or by following the link in our bio! ❤ #mvastrong #volunteer #nonprofit #mvadvancements60 #volunteerwork #volunteerism #volunteeropportunities
We’re grateful for employer partners like @yeasty_beasty whose work makes a real difference every day. Through partnerships like this, we’re able to support meaningful roles, build skills, and strengthen our community. Thank you, for being a committed and valued partner. ❤🌟😃 #mvadvancements60 #mvastrong #SupportedEmployment #DDAwarenessMonth
Thank you to Citizens Bank and @yamcorelayforlife for an awesome way to start your Friday at @mcminnvillechamber Greeters!