What exactly is the Legislative Session?
A legislative session is the period of time in which a legislature (House Representatives and Senate) is convened for the purpose of lawmaking. In Vermont, the first session began on Tuesday, January 4th at 10:00 am.
Much of what the Legislature does involves…
This guest blog post was written by Veronica Ciambra, the Executive Director of Addison Allies Network, Inc.
Addison Allies Network, Inc. (AAN) is a volunteer-driven nonprofit founded in 2017. AAN helps and supports migrant farmworkers and immigrants living in Addison County, Vermont. Our initial board…
There is a familiar saying “we are all in the same boat” meaning, we are all going through the same thing, in a similar situation, experiencing things the same way. While we may all be in the same ocean, we are not in the same boat. Some have ships, others canoes, and some of us may just be swimming.…
Across the nation, state, and our very own Addison County community, we are witnessing a surge in substance misuse. Substance misuse results in increased deaths, broken families, and an increase in poverty. From opioid addiction to alcohol misuse, our community is facing an uphill climb against substance…
Have you done any volunteering work lately? Whether you have or not, it’s always a great idea to do more! In this blog, I’ve compiled a few service opportunity resources that I think would be perfect for you. If you’re still not sure if volunteering is right for you, check out my previous blog to learn…
Hello Neighbors,
When my wife Maria and I moved to Addison County in 2013, we wholeheartedly adopted our new home and the life that came with it. As part of the new "remote workforce", we opted for quality of life over proximity to an office as part of our new and growing focus on community first.…
LET’S BE REAL
High School students are constantly caught under a tsunami of grade maintenance, AP tests, working part-time, extracurriculars, and so much more. It's understandable that volunteering might seem like just another thing to add to your various to-do lists. Even so, finding time to volunteer…
The Board of Directors at United Way of Addison County is made up of folks from all different areas of the community - we have small business owners, fellow nonprofit professionals, retirees, financial industry experts, medical professionals, and even a podcaster! While our board varies in backgrounds,…
United Way of Addison County (UWAC) is pleased to announce our board of directors approved $329,428 in Community Impact Funding to 34 programs across 30 local nonprofits in 2021. These funds were raised through UWAC’s annual campaign, thanks to the generous support of community donors.
Historically,…
On a chilly spring afternoon, Precious Chamberlin, the Family Support Coordinator for Addison County Community Trust (ACCT) sat with an elderly woman helping her fill out the forms that would allow her to remain in her home. Because the woman had very poor vision, she could not read the notices she had…
What exactly is the Legislative Session?
A legislative session is the period of time in which a legislature (House Representatives and Senate) is convened for the purpose of lawmaking. In Vermont, the first session began on Tuesday, January 4th at 10:00 am.
Much of what the Legislature does involves…
This guest blog post was written by Veronica Ciambra, the Executive Director of Addison Allies Network, Inc.
Addison Allies Network, Inc. (AAN) is a volunteer-driven nonprofit founded in 2017. AAN helps and supports migrant farmworkers and immigrants living in Addison County, Vermont. Our initial board…
There is a familiar saying “we are all in the same boat” meaning, we are all going through the same thing, in a similar situation, experiencing things the same way. While we may all be in the same ocean, we are not in the same boat. Some have ships, others canoes, and some of us may just be swimming.…
Across the nation, state, and our very own Addison County community, we are witnessing a surge in substance misuse. Substance misuse results in increased deaths, broken families, and an increase in poverty. From opioid addiction to alcohol misuse, our community is facing an uphill climb against substance…
Have you done any volunteering work lately? Whether you have or not, it’s always a great idea to do more! In this blog, I’ve compiled a few service opportunity resources that I think would be perfect for you. If you’re still not sure if volunteering is right for you, check out my previous blog to learn…
Hello Neighbors,
When my wife Maria and I moved to Addison County in 2013, we wholeheartedly adopted our new home and the life that came with it. As part of the new "remote workforce", we opted for quality of life over proximity to an office as part of our new and growing focus on community first.…
LET’S BE REAL
High School students are constantly caught under a tsunami of grade maintenance, AP tests, working part-time, extracurriculars, and so much more. It's understandable that volunteering might seem like just another thing to add to your various to-do lists. Even so, finding time to volunteer…
The Board of Directors at United Way of Addison County is made up of folks from all different areas of the community - we have small business owners, fellow nonprofit professionals, retirees, financial industry experts, medical professionals, and even a podcaster! While our board varies in backgrounds,…
United Way of Addison County (UWAC) is pleased to announce our board of directors approved $329,428 in Community Impact Funding to 34 programs across 30 local nonprofits in 2021. These funds were raised through UWAC’s annual campaign, thanks to the generous support of community donors.
Historically,…
On a chilly spring afternoon, Precious Chamberlin, the Family Support Coordinator for Addison County Community Trust (ACCT) sat with an elderly woman helping her fill out the forms that would allow her to remain in her home. Because the woman had very poor vision, she could not read the notices she had…
