A sense of place. A spirit of community. A reason to get involved.
Valleyness is more than where we live. It’s the character, creativity, pride, and connection that make our Valley unlike anywhere else.
It’s showing up. Pitching in. Supporting local. Celebrating what makes this place ours - and imagining what we can make it together.
Welcome to the beginnings of an exciting new initiative.
Welcome to Valleyness!
Valleyness is an initiative of the Valley Community Foundation.
Come see us at an upcoming community event!
Emmett O’Brien Craft Fair- Ansonia Sat., Sept 19th
Ansonia Harvest Festival- Sat., Sept 26th
Shelton Day- Sun Oct 4th
Annual Arts & Crafts Fair- Oxford Nov 7th
What is Valleyness?
You know it when you feel it.
Created by the Valley Community Foundation, Valleyness is a celebration of the pride we have in our communities and the people who call the Valley home. It’s our shared history, our local traditions, our businesses, neighborhoods, gathering places, and the people working every day to make the Valley stronger.
This initiative is about turning that spirit into action.
Through volunteer opportunities, collaborations, and a little Valley swagger, we’re creating more ways for people to connect with the place they call home.
Valleyness belongs to all of us.
WEAR YOUR VALLEYNESS.
Show your Valley pride.
Valleyness-themed merchandise is on the way, with apparel and other goods designed to celebrate the character of our community.
Coming soon.
We’re Just Getting Started…
Valleyness is growing-and there’s a lot more coming!
BE PART OF WHAT’S NEXT.
This is only the beginning.
New partnerships. New events. New ways to volunteer. New ways to show your Valley pride.
Stay tuned for stories about Valleyness, opportunities to get involved and more ways to celebrate the people who live, work, create, and care here as we shape what Valleyness becomes.
Because Valleyness isn’t something we’re creating for the community.
It’s something we’re creating with the community.
PUT YOUR VALLEYNESS TO WORK.
Valleyness isn’t only something you feel. It’s something you do.
Future volunteer opportunities will connect people who want to make a difference with projects that make our communities stronger, brighter, and more connected.
Whether you have an afternoon, a particular skill, or simply the desire to help, there will be ways to get involved.
Your time. Your talents. Your Valley.