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, work, and thrive.

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.

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    The Benefits of Hiring Adults With Disabilities

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    Partner Employer Spotlight: Saturday Morning Breakfast

  • Nona Sanchez, Beto Reyes, Taylor Medelez, and Carol Dejager at the Be the Heart Fundraiser.

    The Heart of MVA: 2025 Be the Heart Fundraiser Recap

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Careers

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

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Every contribution helps us provide vital services and support.

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People with intellectual and developmental disabilities want to be in relationships, but often struggle with just how to meet people. One way to meet others is through dating apps and other platforms. This workshop is for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who want to use the internet to meet people, but stay safe online. Join us to talk about the different types of dating apps and other platforms, ways to protect yourself from online scams, and form positive, healthy online relationships! Mocktails & charcuterie provided! Please plan to have a support staff member attend with you for any supervision and support needs you may have. If you are interested, please register by scanning the QR code or through the link in our BIO! #mvastrong #training #onlinedating #mcminnvilleoregon #mcminnville #wegotthis #letsgo #mvadvancements60
Shout out to @first_federal @mcminnvillechamber for a great Greeters this morning! Truly a supporting force in this community! #mvastrong #mcminnvilleoregon #nonprofit #wegotthis
Congrats Michelle! Thanks for everything you do for MVA 🥳❤️ #mvastrong #wegotthis #workanniversary #letsdothis
Wave Hi to Pel at the Vista House! 👋👋👋 Another great trip with DSA 😎 #mvadvancements60 #mvastrong #daysupportactivities
We’re grateful for employer partners like St. Vincent de Paul, 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, St. Vincent de Paul, for being a committed and valued partner. ❤🌟😃 #mvadvancements60 #mvastrong #SupportedEmployment #mcminnvilleoregon
The DSA crew had a paws-itively great time at the dog show! 😆😎 #mvadvancements60 #mvastrong #daysupportactivities #wegotthis
2026 Marks 60 Years of Empowering People to Live Their Best Lives. Tag someone who’s been part of the MVA journey, past or present, and help us celebrate together. #MVAdvancements60 #wegotthis #letsdothis
Pel is out chasing waterfalls with DSA! 😎🌟 Photo Cred: Michelle Littlejohn ❤ #mvastrong #wegotthis #mvadvancements60 #daysupportactivities