Rio Grande Valley
“A safe place to meet, connect, and grow.”
ViVa elevates and unites the Black community while connecting cultures across the RGV through membership, events, business visibility, volunteerism, and community support.
Building Community Across The RIo Grande Valley
Members and growing
First Friday Hosted
Families served through community closet
Thanksgiving meals distributed to seniors
Awared In College Scholarships
Pounds or food donated to UTRGV food pantry.
Members and growing
First Friday Hosted
Families served through community closet
Thanksgiving meals distributed to seniors
Awared In College Scholarships
Pounds or food donated to UTRGV food pantry.
Founded on the African proverb “it takes a village,” ViVa was started by four individuals who saw the need to strengthen connections within the Black community and bridge the cultural gap across the Rio Grande Valley.
Preserving and celebrating Black heritage, and building real cross-cultural connection.
Creating spaces for connection, education, advocacy, volunteering, and leadership.
Supporting entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and business visibility.
Village in the Valley (ViVa) was founded to strengthen connections within the Black community and to create a safe space to gather, connect, and grow.
Make clothing support simple to understand, with a clear explanation and appointment pathway
Help with events, committees, community initiatives, membership, communication, and outreach.
Find cultural celebrations, networking events, family gatherings, workshops, and community moments.
Join a growing network of community leaders, families, professionals, and allies.
Discover, support, and add local businesses connected to the Village in the Valley community.
Support programs, events, workshops, community care, business visibility, and cultural initiatives.
Members can participate by volunteering or joining planning committees that help coordinate Village in the Valley activities.
Memberships are valid for one year from the date of sign-up and are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Become a member, lend a hand, or give what you can, every bit helps ViVa create community, culture, and connection across the Valley.
