https://buymeacoffee.com/valenciaroots/rooted-valencia What does it really mean to support local in Valencia? For many of us, it starts with better food, more conscious shopping, or the desire to move beyond anonymous supermarkets. But here, it can become something much deeper. Valencia is shaped by the huerta — its living agricultural landscape — and by the farmers, cooperatives, small producers, and local businesses that keep community alive every day. In our latest article, we share local projects in and around Valencia, including: – huerta-based food initiatives – CSA-style alternatives and cooperatives – women-led local projects – associations protecting agricultural land – ethical coffee spaces with strong local values This is not just about where we shop. It is about how we belong. 👇 Tell us in the comments: Which local farm, cooperative, women-led project, association, or coffee space do you think more people should know about? And if this is your kind of content, subscribe for more local guides, practical resources, and community-centered recommendations for life in Valencia. #Valencia #SupportLocal #Huerta #ValenciaCommunity #ShopLocalValencia #WomenLed #LocalFarmers #EthicalBusiness #CoffeeCulture #InternationalFamilies #ValenciaLiving

… can make a big difference 💛 One of the most beautiful things about this community is the strength at its core. I see it every time members come together again at events, remember shared moments from the past, and speak about those experiences with warmth and joy. That kind of connection cannot be forced. It grows over time, through trust, consistency, and real shared experience. ICV has faced challenges, like many meaningful things do, but what has always remained is the strength of this community — because real connection, trust, and shared experience are not easily replaced. What we have built together is more than a group. It is a space of belonging, familiar faces, encouragement, support, and memories that stay with people. And for me, that has always been the true heart of ICV. Now, we are taking a new step. We’ve just started our new YouTube channel, and like every beginning, the first steps matter so much. The first views, the first likes, the first comments, and the first shares all help give something new the chance to grow. If this community, our events, and the memories we have created together have meant something to you, I would be so grateful if you could support us by watching, liking, commenting on, and sharing our latest YouTube Short. Here’s the link: https://youtube.com/shorts/f9_dhft-OX8?is=SCG3N6xJJIciwEXY Every click really does make a difference. Every view helps us grow. Every like helps more people discover us. Every comment gives the video life. And every share may help us reach someone who is searching for exactly this kind of connection and community. ICV has always been built on people, trust, and the moments we create together. If you have ever smiled remembering one of our events, reconnected with someone through this community, or felt that sense of belonging we have worked so hard to build, then you are part of this story too. Thank you for being here. Thank you for your presence, your support, and your belief in what we are building.

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ICV Trusted Services is the vetted partner network of International Community Valencia (ICV). We connect trusted providers with international families actively searching moving to Spain help and expat services Spain. Rooted in Valencia, reaching all of Spain, we’re now welcoming a small number of new Trusted Service Partners. We’re looking for support in: • Relocation & admin: NIE/TIE assistance, padrón registration, residency/setup, relocation help Valencia • Insurance: private health insurance Spain, insurance for expats Spain • Gestoría / tax / autónomo: gestoría for foreigners Spain • Education: school admissions Spain, education consulting, SEN support • Learning: tutoring Valencia, Spanish classes for expats • Integration: integration support Spain, appointment accompaniment, life-admin support • Work & job support: CV/LinkedIn, job-search strategy, interview prep, career transitions for newcomers/spouses Want to be considered for ICV Trusted Services? 📩 Email: InternationalCommunityValencia@gmail.com (include what you offer + languages + website/socials) 👇 Know someone excellent? Tag them below with what they do. #ICVTrustedServices #InternationalCommunityValencia #RelocationSpain #ExpatServicesSpain #MovingToSpain #NIE #TIE #Padron #PrivateHealthInsuranceSpain #GestoriaSpain #SchoolAdmissionsSpain #JobSupportSpain

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