UWAC Blog

Instead of being stuck at home all break, here are some fun and low or no-cost activities you can do instead of sitting inside all day - enjoy the SUN!  Go for a HIKE: Most hikes are completely free and a lot of fun. There are hikes all around Addison County that range in difficulty, but all have great…
What does it mean to advocate and support the community? It means to elevate and amplify voices! Last week, United Way of Addison County staff, including Sylvie Choiniere (Director of Advocacy), Celia Heath (Public Health and Advocacy Coordinator), and Helena Van Voorst (Executive Director), had the…
Four hundred. This is the number of children aged six weeks to 3 years old who need childcare in Addison County but currently do not have any. That means approximately 400 families are struggling to find the childcare they need to show up for their job or go to school consistently. 400 of our youngest…
United Way of Addison County (UWAC), the organization that identifies and works to find solutions for the most pressing needs in Addison County, is pleased to announce its Board of Directors approved $132,000 in Community Impact Funding (CIF) for the 2023 priority area of Education. This increase of…
As of June 1st, 2023, the State of Vermont ended the hotel/motel vouchers program leaving thousands of folks in Vermont without a safe and appropriate place to stay. In Addison County, our housing partners and coalition members, including Charter House, John Graham, H.O.P.E., CVOEO, VT AHS, CSAC, and…
United Way of Addison County (UWAC) fosters community service in all community members, but especially in our youth in Addison County. In that spirit, UWAC honors a local high school senior through the “LIVE UNITED” Volunteer Scholarship Award. On behalf of a generous donor, one student is chosen annually…
Thank you to all who attended and supported the 2nd Annual 0.5K "Race for the Rest of Us" on the beautiful, sunny afternoon of May 7, 2023! Please enjoy some of the photos taken at the event! View Album  
Spring has sprung in Addison County! The newfound warmth brings thoughts of blooming flowers, migrating birds, and for high school upperclassmen, prom and graduation events. Celebrate Safely is an annual campaign for local high school students and their families during prom and graduation season. It…
Vermonters, and the nonprofits who serve them, are getting shortchanged! Vermont’s government relies on nonprofits to provide vital services to communities with greater impact and speed than the government can offer. Yet, nonprofits are increasingly being asked to do more with less. By ensuring that…
In November, we introduced Sylvie Choiniere to you as one of UWAC's newest Board members. We are pleased to announce that Sylvie has transitioned off the board and onto our staff as our Director of Advocacy! Sylvie's community-first focus, deep knowledge of public health needs in Addison County, and…
Instead of being stuck at home all break, here are some fun and low or no-cost activities you can do instead of sitting inside all day - enjoy the SUN!  Go for a HIKE: Most hikes are completely free and a lot of fun. There are hikes all around Addison County that range in difficulty, but all have great…
What does it mean to advocate and support the community? It means to elevate and amplify voices! Last week, United Way of Addison County staff, including Sylvie Choiniere (Director of Advocacy), Celia Heath (Public Health and Advocacy Coordinator), and Helena Van Voorst (Executive Director), had the…
Four hundred. This is the number of children aged six weeks to 3 years old who need childcare in Addison County but currently do not have any. That means approximately 400 families are struggling to find the childcare they need to show up for their job or go to school consistently. 400 of our youngest…
United Way of Addison County (UWAC), the organization that identifies and works to find solutions for the most pressing needs in Addison County, is pleased to announce its Board of Directors approved $132,000 in Community Impact Funding (CIF) for the 2023 priority area of Education. This increase of…
As of June 1st, 2023, the State of Vermont ended the hotel/motel vouchers program leaving thousands of folks in Vermont without a safe and appropriate place to stay. In Addison County, our housing partners and coalition members, including Charter House, John Graham, H.O.P.E., CVOEO, VT AHS, CSAC, and…
United Way of Addison County (UWAC) fosters community service in all community members, but especially in our youth in Addison County. In that spirit, UWAC honors a local high school senior through the “LIVE UNITED” Volunteer Scholarship Award. On behalf of a generous donor, one student is chosen annually…
Thank you to all who attended and supported the 2nd Annual 0.5K "Race for the Rest of Us" on the beautiful, sunny afternoon of May 7, 2023! Please enjoy some of the photos taken at the event! View Album  
Spring has sprung in Addison County! The newfound warmth brings thoughts of blooming flowers, migrating birds, and for high school upperclassmen, prom and graduation events. Celebrate Safely is an annual campaign for local high school students and their families during prom and graduation season. It…
Vermonters, and the nonprofits who serve them, are getting shortchanged! Vermont’s government relies on nonprofits to provide vital services to communities with greater impact and speed than the government can offer. Yet, nonprofits are increasingly being asked to do more with less. By ensuring that…
In November, we introduced Sylvie Choiniere to you as one of UWAC's newest Board members. We are pleased to announce that Sylvie has transitioned off the board and onto our staff as our Director of Advocacy! Sylvie's community-first focus, deep knowledge of public health needs in Addison County, and…