Music CD to debut from Vermont’s African refugee community
“Africa, Vermont,” the first music CD to emerge from Vermont’s dynamic refugee community, will be released on June 29th.
Barrows Family donates $1 million to Copley Hospital
For immediate release March 27, 2012 Contact Leah Hollenberger Phone: 802-888-8301 Morrisville, VT… Copley Hospital officials today announced it has received a $1 million gift in honor of Robert S. Barrows, former owner of Johnson Woolen Mills. The gift, which was made by Robert’s children, Vicki Barrows Maitre and Del Barrows with his wife Linda, [...]
Samara Fund announces 2012 grant round to support Vermont LGBT community
For immediate release March 20, 2012 Contact Carol Maloney Samara Fund Grants Advisory Committee Chair samaragrants@vermontcf.org The Samara Fund for LGBT Issues, a component fund of the Vermont Community Foundation, announces the 2012 call for applications to support Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community organizations and projects. The Samara Fund’s mission is to help [...]
Vermont Community Foundation announces new innovations and collaborations grant program
For immediate release March 1, 2012 Contact Christopher Kaufman Ilstrup 802-388-3355 ext. 296 cilstrup@vermontcf.org The Vermont Community Foundation recently announced an expanded vision for its Community Fund grants program, through which most nonprofits apply for grants from the Foundation. The grants program will now include a Small and Inspiring program, an Innovations and Collaborations program, [...]
Vermont Farm Disaster Relief Fund accepting applications for new grant round
To date, the Vermont Farm Disaster Relief Fund has awarded $1,576,300 to 177 farmers affected by Tropical Storm Irene.
Mobile homes razed; officials laud a first step in resolving post-Irene, low-income housing issues
Officials first hoped to raise funding and through economies of scale to reduce disposal costs to around $1,500 per unit. But by early fall it was clear even that amount was more than many could afford.
Three foundations support “Upper Valley Strong” with $75,000 commitment
Upper Valley Strong, a collaborative long-term relief effort of approximately 50 local non-profit agencies, churches, schools and governmental bodies that came together to respond to the needs of disaster victims, was recently awarded a combined grant of $75,000 from Granite United Way, the NH Charitable Foundation and The Vermont Community Foundation.
Irene Recovery Fund for nonprofits awards $185,000, expands grant eligibility
Grants awarded to date have been available to nonprofits, schools, and municipal entities that sustained damage from Irene or face significant resource challenges in providing services for those affected by Irene.
Bottle drive raises more than $8,000 for Irene farm relief
“Over 130,000 bottles and cans were redeemed to raise these funds,” said Leah Marsters, an organizer at VPIRG. “It’s so heartening to see Vermonters pulling together to help one another in any small way they can, even if it’s one nickel at a time, it makes a significant impact.”
Vermont Farm Disaster Relief Fund announces fourth grant round
The grant committee announced that applications will be accepted for the fund’s fourth grant round until Dec. 2. Applications from farmers who have already received money will be accepted.
