Grantees

Provide therapeutic & educational supportive playgroups for children who have witnessed domestic abuse and consultation and training to social workers and other human service professionals throughout Chittenden County.

An activity and nutrition education program at the VNA Family Room to help families with young children to develop healthy habits. Families will learn about the importance of nutrition and physical activity through education and planned activities.

Funds will be used to subsidize participation in evidence-based wellness activities including sports and music instruction violin.

They will work in partnership with Windham County Farm to School to increase the quality of early childhood education programs by engaging licensed centers and registered home providers in gardening activities, curriculum and field trips related to good nutrition, farms and food systems.

Northeast Community Action (NEKCA) is a community based organization which provides holistic services designed to address the root causes and effects of poverty throughout the Northeast Kingdom. Through a partnership with Arlington high school in St. Johnsbury, NEKCA's Youth Food Education and Community Engagement Program provides at-risk youth with innovative culinary education led by renowned local chiefs and offers youth the opportunity to provide meal distribution to families in need in the community. The program provides youth with skills that they can utilize in a professional environment while promoting meaningful community engagement.