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Share the Warmth
Every winter, many Vermonters face the possibility of having cold homes because they cannot pay their fuel or utility bills. The WARMTH Support Program, using funds donated by concerned Vermonters, will be an important resource for them.
Animal Shelters
Vermont's humane societies are full of wonderful cats, dogs and other animals just waiting for the right home. Visit one today and you may just find your new best friend.
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Promoting Childrens Literacy
Kids who want a good book should check out the DCF reading list. Each spring Vermont's Department of Libraries selects 30 books to appeal to young readers in 4th through 8th grade. Known as the DCF list since 1957, it's named for Dorothy Canfield Fisher, a venerable Arlington, VT writer.
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Read Across America
The Cat in the Hat has long been the ambassador of Read Across America Day, and this year will be no exception. More than 50 million parents, children and teachers will participate in this national celebration of reading.Read More
Mentoring
Studies show children with mentors are more likely to stay in school and strive for excellence. You really can make a difference in a child's life. Whether you have life skills to share or are just a good listener, there's a Vermont child near you who would benefit from your friendship.Read More
Hunger in Vermont
Vermont has been ranked as the sixth hungriest state in the country, with 12 percent of households struggling to get enough food on the table and one in 20 Vermonters labeled as "severely hungry." For instance, last year the Vermont Foodbank distributed nearly 7. 5 million pounds of food to as many as 86,000 Vermonters who requested charitable food assistance.Read More
Supporting Vermont Agriculture
Vermont boasts a vibrant, mission-based, "localvore" agricultural network that supports healthy eating from farm to table. Participants collaborate to ensure that consumers have access to affordable, locally grown food and that farmers have reliable access to local and regional markets. Learn the different ways Vermonters are working together, and how you and your community can join the local food movement.Read More
The Long Trail
2010 marks the 100th anniversary of Vermont's Long Trail, the country's oldest long-distance hiking trail. This 273-mile "footpath in the wilderness" stretches from Massachusetts to the Canadian border. The Green Mountain Club helps maintain and protect it and welcomes new members.Read More
Vermont National Guard Family Readiness
The National Guard Family Readiness Program partners community volunteers with families of deployed soldiers. Citizens might offer families help with home maintenance, various service projects involving children or whatever assistance individual families might need.Read More
Healthcare Reform
Vermont is a national leader in providing affordable, quality, publicly funded health care, with 93% of all Vermonters now covered by insurance. With passage of the federal health care reform bill, now roughly half of Vermont's 47,000 uninsured may be eligible for new publicly funded programs.Read More