April 17th - 23rd is National Volunteer Week and we are proud to recognize the contributions of all the volunteers who support us and the Addison County community. Whether it be the individuals who help us stuff backpacks for our back-to-school drive, the corporate groups who have pulled weeds and painted…
This month, make an effort to correct myths and misconceptions, set expectations, and let your children know that you care about them and the choices that they make.
Alcohol remains the number one drug of choice for America’s youth and is more likely to kill young people than all illegal drugs combined¹.…
“Throughout the pandemic, Bristol Family Center has remained open and accessible to children and families in a safe and healthy way.” -Amie Whitcomb, Bristol Family Center
The Bristol Family Center (BFC) is a non-profit organization and early childhood education center located in Bristol, Vermont.…
Many of us work alongside some pretty amazing women. These women support each other in a multitude of ways, every single day. In honor of Women’s History Month, we interviewed the UWAC staff, asking them some “Women’s History” related questions, below are their responses.
What does Women's History…
“We meet students where they are to help them realize their educational goals. We are nimble, adjusting to a shifting economy with enhanced focus on job readiness and career pathways.” -Vermont Adult Learning
Vermont Adult Learning (VAL) provides services such as basic literacy and math instruction,…
Some 2 million people have fled Ukraine, and experts predict 4 to 7 million will be forced to leave before the conflict is over. United Way is stepping up to support those displaced by the violence, providing life-saving relief. The immediate neighboring countries, Poland, Romania, and Hungary, are expecting…
“We have become so much more than a safety net organization. We have moved from providing mostly acute care to providing acute and chronic care, and when an individual’s needs go beyond what we can provide, we refer to a variety of specialists and other community partners” - Heidi Sulis, Open Door Clinic
The…
“We were invisible in the past. When you think healthcare, you think hospitals and doctor’s offices, but we’re on the front lines - we’re in people’s homes. We are one of the resources that keep our community safe and healthy.”- Deb Wesley, ACHHH
Addison County Home Health & Hospice (ACHHH) is a nonprofit…
Vermont town meeting is a tradition dating back to the mid-1700s. Town citizens in Vermont held meetings to address the issues they faced collectively. Town meeting was, as it still is today, an opportunity to socialize and meet new neighbors and community members. It brings people together who may not…
Senator Patrick Leahy was elected to the United States Senate in 1974. At 34, he was the youngest U.S. Senator ever to be elected from Vermont. After serving as a senator for nearly 50 years, Leahy is ranked 1st in seniority in the Senate. Senator Leahy was born in Montpelier and grew up across the street…
April 17th - 23rd is National Volunteer Week and we are proud to recognize the contributions of all the volunteers who support us and the Addison County community. Whether it be the individuals who help us stuff backpacks for our back-to-school drive, the corporate groups who have pulled weeds and painted…
This month, make an effort to correct myths and misconceptions, set expectations, and let your children know that you care about them and the choices that they make.
Alcohol remains the number one drug of choice for America’s youth and is more likely to kill young people than all illegal drugs combined¹.…
“Throughout the pandemic, Bristol Family Center has remained open and accessible to children and families in a safe and healthy way.” -Amie Whitcomb, Bristol Family Center
The Bristol Family Center (BFC) is a non-profit organization and early childhood education center located in Bristol, Vermont.…
Many of us work alongside some pretty amazing women. These women support each other in a multitude of ways, every single day. In honor of Women’s History Month, we interviewed the UWAC staff, asking them some “Women’s History” related questions, below are their responses.
What does Women's History…
“We meet students where they are to help them realize their educational goals. We are nimble, adjusting to a shifting economy with enhanced focus on job readiness and career pathways.” -Vermont Adult Learning
Vermont Adult Learning (VAL) provides services such as basic literacy and math instruction,…
Some 2 million people have fled Ukraine, and experts predict 4 to 7 million will be forced to leave before the conflict is over. United Way is stepping up to support those displaced by the violence, providing life-saving relief. The immediate neighboring countries, Poland, Romania, and Hungary, are expecting…
“We have become so much more than a safety net organization. We have moved from providing mostly acute care to providing acute and chronic care, and when an individual’s needs go beyond what we can provide, we refer to a variety of specialists and other community partners” - Heidi Sulis, Open Door Clinic
The…
“We were invisible in the past. When you think healthcare, you think hospitals and doctor’s offices, but we’re on the front lines - we’re in people’s homes. We are one of the resources that keep our community safe and healthy.”- Deb Wesley, ACHHH
Addison County Home Health & Hospice (ACHHH) is a nonprofit…
Vermont town meeting is a tradition dating back to the mid-1700s. Town citizens in Vermont held meetings to address the issues they faced collectively. Town meeting was, as it still is today, an opportunity to socialize and meet new neighbors and community members. It brings people together who may not…
Senator Patrick Leahy was elected to the United States Senate in 1974. At 34, he was the youngest U.S. Senator ever to be elected from Vermont. After serving as a senator for nearly 50 years, Leahy is ranked 1st in seniority in the Senate. Senator Leahy was born in Montpelier and grew up across the street…
