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2024 Karibu

The 2024 Karibu Cultural Celebration was held on Saturday, November 2 at The University of Vermont’s Fleming Museum of Art. The event was attended by more than 165 community members and raised over $27,700 to support the CVOEO Asylum Seekers Assistance Program, which provides asylees with emergency funds to purchase essential items, including personal hygiene supplies, diapers, food, and medicine.

The evening also featured the Crystal Family New Hope Award Presentation Ceremony, honoring the 2024 winners, Mona Tolba and Samuel Dingba. Through the generous support of the Crystal Family, the New Hope Award was established in 2017 to recognize two New Americans for their contributions, accomplishments, and potential within the community. Each recipient of the award receives a $1,000 gift.

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Special thanks to our 2024 sponsors

Presenting Sponsors: M & T Bank | Mutual of America | UVM Health Network/Medical Center

Runway Sponsor: NorthCountry Federal Credit Union

Vogue Sponsors: NFP Property & Casualty Services, Inc. | Westport Hospitality

Trendsetter Sponsors: Adams Real Estate/Independent Block, LLC | Akwaaba Community Collective | The Alchemist | Chroma Optics | City Market | Community Bank | Downs Rachlin Martin | Kris Luce Allstate | Painting with Purpose

And a special thanks to our Venue Partner, the University of Vermont Fleming Museum of Art.