United Way of Windham County Annual Guide 2020

RESPOND. RECOVER. REIMAGINE. REBUILD. United Way of Windham County

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UNITED WAY RESPONDS, RECOVERS, REIMAGINES, AND REBUILDS WINDHAM COUNTY

By Carmen Derby, Executive Director, United Way of Windham County

Will the year 2020 be defined by the shared and individual challenges and traumas we have each endured or will it be remembered by the daily examples of strength, solidarity, and perseverance on display across all of Windham County? In a year of racial and social unrest, where inequitable systems have been laid out to bear, United Way of Windham County believes that 2020 will be remembered for what we have learned during these hard times. We believe this year will be defined by how much we rely on each other, with full knowledge that some in our community are more vulnerable than others, and yet that our community is as connected as ever!

At United Way of Windham County, we know how to connect members of our community to keep it moving forward. It is the task of United Way of Windham County, as it has been for over 60 years, to Respond, Recover, Reimagine, and Rebuild a more resilient and equitable future. You as donors, partners, business leaders, and volunteers are vital pieces of this work. You define our priorities. United We Fight for the well being of all individuals in our community.

United Way of Windham County responded to the needs of individuals and businesses by rapidly mobilizing the COVID-19 Response Fund. To date, that fund has distributed $70,000.00 to 47 unique businesses across all corners of Windham County. Our Recovery efforts are evident in the work being done to engage the community and address the needs coming out of those talks. We will continue addressing those needs by being present where the voices of our communities most vulnerable need to heard and advocated for – this has never been more important!

As we begin the work of Reimagining a more equitable future in Windham County, in the next few months, you will be hearing from us as we reach out to our community for input. We want to know what your priorities are, so that we can make them our priorities. United Way of Windham County is not working towards “normal,” because we know that normal was just not working for too many people in Windham County. We are working on Reimagining and Rebuilding our community and we hope that you will be part of that conversation and process.

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This reimagining and rebuilding will not be easy. Our new systems must withstand future needs. This is a very important time to support United Way of Windham County. The funding is needed to shore up our operations, so when something of this scale happens again, we can respond from a position of strength.

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Examples of our work - learn more: unitedwaywindham.org or 802.257.4011

WINDHAM COUNTY SMILES

HEALTH Prevent Child Abuse Vermont - Nurturing Parenting Program Youth Services Inc. – Youth House & Assessment, Intervention & Recovery (AIRS) Youth Services Inc. – Transitional Living Program: Youth House

PROSPERITY

Groundworks Collaborative – Great River Terrace Supportive Housing Case Management Groundworks Collaborative –

Youth Services Inc. – Youth Workforce Development

EDUCATION Green Mountain Camp for Girls – Launching Leaders Winston Prouty – Early Learning Express

COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND RECIPIENTS AIDS Project of Southern Vermont Bellows Falls Senior Center Big Brothers Big Sisters of Vermont Bonnyvale Environmental

Education Center

Insight Photography

Community Action

Boys & Girls Club of Brattleboro

Main Street Hair Salon

Springfield Family Center

Brattleboro Area Affordable Housing Brattleboro Community Justice Center Chester-Andover Family Center Distinctive Décor

Meals and Wheels of Greater Springfield, Inc

The Void

Mulberry Bush Independent School

Theatre Adventure, Inc.

New England Youth Theater

Visiting Nurses and Hospice of VT and NH

Next Stage Arts

West Bee Nursery School

Turning Point

Easterseals VT

Our Place Drop-In Center

First Proof Press

Out in the Open

Westminster Cares

Food Connects

Parks Place Community Resource Center

Windham & Windsor Housing Trust

Putney Community Cares

Winston Prouty Center

Gallery in the Woods Gathering Place

Westgate Housing

Putney Foodshelf

Women’s Freedom Center

Groundworks Collaborative

River Gallery School of Art

WVEW

Guilford Cares

Rollen Homes

Guilford Central School

Salon Jacque

Handknits Inc.

Southeastern Vermont

Greater Falls Community Justice Center

Youth Services, Inc.

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AIDS Project of Southern Vermont Food Program

Housing Support Case Management

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STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS AND PARTNERSHIPS

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THANK YOU FOR CREATING OPPORTUNITIES AND INSPIRING HOPE FOR A BETTER TOMORROW

Elisha Underwood

David Harlow

David Grady

Holstein Association USA, Inc

West Hill Energy and Computing, Inc.

Emma Recchi (COVID-19)

Eilidh Pederson

Doug Kroc Karen Peterson

Key Bank

Emma Stewart (COVID-19)

Etan Nasreddin-Longo

Edward Jones Investments

James Gay

Kate John

Etan Nasreddin-Longo

Josh Roberts

Linda Tummino

Joshua Davis (COVID-19)

Karen Peterson

Lynn Herzog

Joshua Roberts

Melissa Swim

Marie Tattersall

Karen Peterson

Michael Fitzgerald

Mary White

Melissa Swim (COVID-19)

Rohan Providence

Michael Hertz

Oak Grove School

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital

River Valley Credit Union

Elks Lodge #1499

Price Chopper

Shaws Supermarkets TD Bank The Richards Group

RUDYARD KIPLING LEADERSHIP CIRCLE

Town of Brattleboro

Ms. Julie Peterson & Judge John Wesley

Trust Company of Vermont

Ms. Marcia & Mr. Phil Steckler

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Mr. Peter B. Elwell

UPS Foundation Vernon School

Dr. Robert and Ms. Karen Tortolani

Engelberth Construction, Inc.

VtSHARES

Mr. Thomas Prunier

Faith`s Ford

Windham County Dental Center

Dr. Liz & Mr. Peter Richards

Winston Prouty Center

Mr. Mike Mandracchia

C&S Wholesale Grocers Chroma Technology Dead River Oil Company Dummerston School

Green Mountain Power Green Street School GS Precision, Inc.

VITA VOLUNTEERS

HCRS

Brattleboro Area Middle School

Brattleboro Union High School

Andrea Livermore (COVID-19) Doug Kroc

Academy School

Brattleboro Savings & Loan

Tom Nunziatta

Stephanie Huestis

365 BUSINESS CIRCLE

Hannaford`s Supermarket

Brattleboro Retreat

Shyla Foss

Shannnon Prescott

BOARD MEMBERS

CAMPAIGN PARTNERS AIDS Project of Southern Vermont

(COVID-19)

COMMUNITY IMPACT COMMITTEE

WSESU Central Office Youth Services

Micah Ranquist

Celina Ayers

Valerie Abrahamsen

Mr. John Keiler

Mr Daniel C. Yates

Rudyard Kipling Leadership Circle Members Emma, Ron, and Fran Recchi of Williamsville, Vermont

Ron, Fran & Emma Recchi

Hearing is Health Care.

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Hearing loss may seem manageable, but the studies have shown long-term consequence to mental and physical health. Don’t wait - see a Doctor of Audiology.

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Our offices are open and we are committed to serving you safely! Our staff is following CDC guidelines, washing hands frequently, sanitizing between patients and wearing protective equipment in order to keep everyone safe. To help us maintain physical distancing, please book your appointment in advance.

Casey Milkey AUD, Dr. Alexandra Tully AUD, Dr. Sarah Moore AUD, Kimberly Messer LHAD Now Open for Office Appointments

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130 Austine Drive Suite 210 Brattleboro, VT • 802-254-3922 Our NEW second convenient location 217G Old Homestead Hwy Swanzey, NH • 603-354-3325

When United Way of Windham County sees unmet needs in our communities, we take on a variety of roles to provide critical immediate assistance, and work to support long-term recovery. We could not do this without your help, and as expected, you rose to the challenge with us. These graphs give a brief update of the impact of your donation to our COVID-19 Response Fund.

GRANT CATEGORIES

GRANT LOCATIONS

• Arts & Cultural 5%

• Barre

• Business 18%

• Bellows Falls

• Food 10%

• Brattleboro

• Housing 16%

• Chester

• Vulnerable Populations 50%

• Putney • Springfield • Townshend

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COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND

• Westminster

During these past few months, we have been shown how connected our community is, and just how much we rely on each other.

We have seen how much we want all to see our community alive and thriving, and how all of us are willing to do whatever it takes to ensure that happens.

We stand in great gratitude to all our donors and community partners. With the support of our community, in the last 6 months, we were able to provide $70,000.00 in grants to 47 unique organizations and business in Windham County. The fight to make Wind-

ham County a more equitable place to live and work is far from over. There are many people (your friends, family, and neighbors) who are still just making it through. Please join us in this fight by making your contribution today!

Scan Here to Donate the COVID-19 Response Fund

View our new listings at www.BerkleyVeller.com Caring about our community since 1965

Celebrating our 55th Year! www.berkleyveller.com

118 Route 100 West Dover, VT 802-464-8900 • 800-666-1911

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119 Western Avenue Brattleboro, VT 802-254-6400 • 800-388-5454

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In May 2019, United Way of Windham County, in partnership with Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, opened the doors to the Windham County Dental Center. Its mission: to provide Windham County residents with comprehensive and accessible oral care and education in a supportive, respectful, and compassionate environment, with the goal of improving overall well-being. We believe that by connecting oral care to medical care that our patients will have longer, happier, and healthier lives.

With a mission and a place to call home, the Windham County Dental Center has provided services to over 400 Windham County residents; services such as extractions, cleanings, fillings, and other dental needs. We have made great strides to

United Way of Windham County asks that you support your neighbors and friends in need by contributing to the Windham County Smiles Fund. The Smiles Fund, since its inception, has helped to subsidize the costs of dentures to over 50 patients in Windham County. Your contribution today will help provide denture subsidies to our patients. Thank you very much.

Scan Here to Donate to Windham County Smiles

Kids in Coats this year provided support and assistance to Windham County families to purchase everything they need for the winter season.

Kids in Coats served 154 families and a total of 339 children, with 845 unique vouchers from towns throughout Windham County. The fund paid out $20,958.18 to our partner vendors such as Sam’s Outdoor Outfitters, Busy Bees, Whippersnappers, and Northeast Mountain Footwear.

improve the lives of all our patients, yet there are still gaps in service that need to be filled. By a large margin, one of those gaps is the need for denture assistance. There are currently about 50 patients waiting desperately for this much needed service. Much more than just a medically necessary implement, dentures provide a sense of belonging, esteem, and happiness.

Our goal every year is to exceed the amount of families served from the previous year. This year, we hope to serve 200 families in Windham County.

Please consider a contribution to the Kids in Coats fund to help us reach our goal.

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A partnership of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital and the United Way of Windham County, Windham County Dental Center accepts all types of insurance, including commercial insurers and Medicaid.

WINDHAM COUNTY DENTAL CENTER 375 Canal Street, Brattleboro VT Accepting new patients: (802) 490-2923 Find us on Facebook: Windham County Dental Center

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Serving residents of Windham County, the Center provides comprehensive dental care, including examinations, x-rays, preventive care, referrals to oral surgery, oral health education, and dentures.

Restorative Care • Extractions Cleanings • Emergency Care

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Online at unitedwaywindham.org: You can make an online donation at our website (www.unitedwaywindham.org) Mail a check to UWWC: Alternatively, you can mail a check to United Way of Windham County, PO Box 617, Brattleboro VT 05302 Scan this QR Code with your Smartphone’s QR Code Reader: Donating online is quick and secure.

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Join the 365 Business Circle: Every day of the year United Way of Windham County unites people, organizations and businesses to create positive sustainable change.

Our local businesses are also present, 365 days a year, providing services and products. To honor that daily presence, members of the business circle make a contribution of $1 a day = $365 a year.

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GET INVOLVED!

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Volunteer:

Start a Workplace Campaign: Workplace Campaign The central component of United Way fundraising is the workplace campaign. It gathers hundreds of employees’ gifts of all sizes through payroll deduction. Our United Way then supports Windham County through programs that have a community impact.

To run a workplace campaign, please contact info@unitedwaywindham.org or 802-257-4011

Stay in Touch: Visit our website unitedwaywindham.org, sign-up for our monthly e-news, “Like” us on facebook.

BARROWS & FISHER OIL “Since 1887 We Are your Local Fuel and Home Heating Specialists”

802-254-4574

www.barrowsandfisher.com 55 Depot Street, Brattleboro, VT

VSECU Proud to be a VHEAT Dealer!

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Sales - Service - Installation Home Heating Fuels - Gasoline Diesel Fuel - Motor Oils

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Being part of the community means CARING

United Way of Windham County Bellows Falls VT Bill Stevens 16 The Square 802-463-008

Brattleboro VT Nick Dubois, CFP® 275 Western Avenue 802-257-7585

Brattleboro VT Philip A George, AAMS® 1222 Putney Road 802-254-5226

Brattleboro VT Andrew J George 1222 Putney Road 802-254-5226

Brattleboro VT Ana M Saavedra 225 Main St Suite 1 802-257-4144

Brattleboro VT Joshua C Roberts 263 Canal St Unit 1 802-579-1364

Brattleboro VT David McFadden 51 Main Street 802-251-0405

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