Chittenden County is in dire need of shelter beds. Who’s going to run them?
With Burlington shouldering the burden as the state-run motel program winds down, the city is looking to its neighbors for help.
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Severe Storm Recovery Update July 17
The Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) has resources available for flood victims who live in mobile home parks including the Flooding Recovery Assistance Fund.
Vermont employers honored for wellness efforts
A record 129 employers in Vermont will receive awards for their efforts to promote wellness initiatives within the workplace, including CVOEO.
Feeding Chittenden unveils new name, expands reach, launches fundraiser
Dozens gathered Tuesday at Colchester Food Hub, a Food Access Network warehouse, to unveil Feeding Chittenden’s new name: Feeding Champlain Valley. The public launch of a new name this morning at the FAN facility on Acorn lane in Colchester was done, in part, to better reflect Feeding Champlain Valley’s contributions throughout the entire Champlain Valley region.
Feeding Chittenden to change name, expand mission
Burlington’s Feeding Chittenden is expanding to reach more people in the Champlain Valley. And the food shelf’s new mission is reflected in a new name. Feeding Chittenden is becoming Feeding Champlain Valley.
Feeding Chittenden to announce name change as mission grows
Feeding Chittenden will be changing its name on Tuesday while also unveiling a new food security campaign. The new name: Feeding Champlain Valley. A change they said will reflect how they've expanded their reach in our region over the years.
With a new name, Vermont’s largest food pantry is working to serve more people in need
One of Vermont’s biggest social services organizations, formerly known as Feeding Chittenden, is aiming to help even more people in the Champlain Valley under a new name.
UVM Grad Wins $200K Grand Prize to Help His Painting Business Grow
In April, the trio, whose company is called Painting With Purpose, won more than $200,000 in a University of Vermont entrepreneurship contest, a huge boon for their small biz.
Immigrant students rally at Vermont State House in support of higher education bill
VermontBiz Lawmakers and immigrant community members rallied today at the Vermont State House to celebrate the passage of the “Education Equity for Immigrant Students” proposal by the legislature and to call on Governor Scott to sign the bill into law. The press conference was livestreamed and is available for viewing.
Champlain Place Makes Progress Finding Homes
Champlain Place on Shelburne Road is a new low-barrier shelter overseen by CVOEO. The building is currently under construction and housing 35 people temporarily. In the last eight months, eight people have already been transferred into transitional housing or permanent units.