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

Independent Living Supports

what’s new

Every person we support has a unique and inspiring story.

  • 2026 Project SEARCH graduates Avery, Rachel, Caden, Mykel, and Griffin at Friendsview Retirement Community

    Five Graduates, Five Bright Futures: Project SEARCH 2026

  • Iain Condit enjoying a paddleboarding trip with support from MV Advancements.

    Iain Takes on a New Adventure: Paddleboarding

  • MV Advancements 2026 Legacy Award winners

    2026 Legacy Awards: MV Advancements Honors Top Staff

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Careers

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

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Every contribution helps us provide vital services and support.

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

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Casey is a Monmouth artist looking for work and is gaining experience by volunteering at the local art shop @spectrum_artworx 😎❤️ it is a great reminder that supported employment can look different depending on where a person is in their career journey! Thank you to everyone at Spectrum Artworx for being great partners. 🙌🎉 #mvadvancements60 #supportedemployment #ndeam #communitybased #nonprofit
👻 Get ready for a spooktacular night of fun at MVA's Halloween Dance! 👻 Join us on October 24 at the McMinnville Community Center (600 NE Evans St.) for an evening filled with music, dancing, snacks, and Halloween fun. Music provided by DJ Rizzlemusik, and we'll have a costume contest for anyone ready to show off their spooky, silly, or creative look! 👻 Family Dance: 4:00-5:30 p.m. 🎃 18+ Dance: 6:00-7:30 p.m. Costumes aren't required, but they're definitely encouraged! Grab your friends, bring your Halloween spirit, and get ready to make some unforgettable memories on the dance floor. 😁 #nonprofit #communitybased #mcminnvilleoregon #daysupportactivities #mvadvancements60
🎃 Join us for our October Monthly Mingle! 🎃 Our Monthly Mingle is a chance to connect with friends, enjoy a meal together, and help shape future Day Support Activities. We love hearing your ideas, so come share what activities you'd like to see on the DSA calendar, play some games, and enjoy a fun afternoon of socializing. This month's menu features a pasta bar, plus some spooky sensory fun with creepy blind boxes! 👻 We can't wait to see you there! #mcminnvilleoregon #communitybased #mvadvancements60 #daysupportactivities #nonprofit
🤟 Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and community at MV Advancements' ASL Night! Whether you're fluent in American Sign Language, currently learning, or simply interested in meeting others in the Deaf and signing community, everyone is welcome. 📅 October 9, 2026 🕕 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM 📍 Golden Hop Saloon 133 C St, Independence, OR Come practice your skills, make new friends, and enjoy a fun night out together. We hope to see you there! #ASLNight #MVAdvancements #CommunityConnections #AmericanSignLanguage #IndependenceOR #DeafCommunity [ID: a brown and orange desert landscape with the words “MV ADVANCEMENTS WELCOMES YOU TO” then in finger spelling with the letters below each hand it says “ASL”, below ASL is “NIGHT”. Below the mountains there are three words “WHO? WHEN? WHERE?”. Under “who”, there is a QR code that links to the MV Advancements website. Under “when” is an outline of a circle with the date 10/9/26 and the time 6PM-8PM. Under the “where” is Golden Hop Saloon’s logo with their address. The address is 133 C ST, Independence, OR. Last there is a symbol in the sign for interpret in the left-hand corner.]
Congratulations to all of our team members celebrating their work anniversaries in October! A combined 62 years of experience this month. Thank you for Empowering People to Live Their Best Lives! 😎😃❤️ Show the team some love in the comments! 👇👇❤️ #mvastrong #mvadvancements60 #daysupportactivities #nonprofit #supportedemployment #supportedliving
Question of the Week at MV Advancements Headquarters! This week, we asked employees what their go-to comfort movie is! Let us know what your favorite comfort movie is in the comments! 👇😁❤️ #mvastrong #mvadvancements60 #OfficeHumor #TopicOfTheWeek #WeGotThis
First time crabbing, first time eating crab, and a whole lot of fun! ❤️🦀 Keenen recently headed to the coast with DSP Michelle Littlejohn and tried crabbing for the very first time. Not only did they bring in some great catches, but Keenen also got to take some crab home and enjoy his first-ever taste of fresh crab. What an awesome adventure! 😁🙌 #communitybased #directsupportprofessionals #daysupportactivities #nonprofit #OregonCoast
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! 😁🙌🎉❤️ Throughout the month, we join organizations across the country in celebrating the contributions, talents, and achievements of workers with disabilities. NDEAM is a time to recognize the value of an inclusive workforce and the importance of creating opportunities where everyone can thrive. At MV Advancements, we're proud to support employment opportunities that empower people to build skills, pursue their goals, and contribute their unique talents to our community. Learn more about NDEAM at https://www.dol.gov/ndeam. #NDEAM #DisabilityEmploymentAwareness #InclusionWorks #EmploymentForAll #mvastrong