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Addressing Poverty in Vermont

"Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice. It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the right to dignity and a decent life." –Nelson Mandela

Our Impact

90,794

Vermonters live in poverty.

16,282

Vermont children live in poverty.

18,703

Vermonters of color are disproportionately affected.

8,356

Vermonters 65 or over are living in poverty.

“I don’t know how I heard about you folks. Maybe it was fuel or public assistance. It doesn’t matter. I needed it and you were absolutely great. Thanks so much.”

Weatherization Homeowner

“It is not an understatement to say this is lifesaving work, particularly at this time of Covid-19…I would not have been able to navigate this on my own. Thank you for your dedicated work.”

Emergency Housing Program Guest

“I used to come to the food shelf to pick up fresh vegetables for my son and me; if my business is successful, someday I’d like to give 10% of my profits to the Food Shelf.”

Former Food Shelf Client & Food Entrepreneur

“I feel like I’m a completely different person than I was when we first started. I would not be anywhere close to where I am without you. I’m so proud of all this work that I’ve done!”

Cares Act Program Participant

“Partnerships not only require us to think expansively about our own organizations, but also in the ways in which we can all grow together to strengthen our work in building safe, healthy and happy communities.”

Jenna O'Farrell

“I knew that Head Start would be good for my son. But I really didn’t know that it would be good for me.”

Karen Shearer