Grantees

A afterschool program in Brattleboro.

A program for girls to get together in a safe, nurturing environment

Girls on the Run Vermont is an independent and statewide after-school program for 3rd-8th grade Vermont girls that focuses on whole heath -- physical, emotional, and social. We serve more than 2,600 girls at over 150 sites in the state and are working hard to ensure that every girl has access to our high-quality after school program. But there is a lot more to be done. Annually, we serve over 2,700 girls between the ages of 8 and 13. While that may seem like a large number, it represents only 20% of Vermont females in this age group. Girls on the Run Vermont is creating more team sites, training more volunteer coaches, and continuing to offer critical financial assistance to every girl that participates.

Hopecam helps children with cancer stay connected to their schools during treatment. Our “Give Hope, Get Connected – Vermont” project is launched in conjunction with our 15th Anniversary. Hopecam is expanding our reach to Vermont. Hopecam provides each child with a tablet or laptop. If the family does not have internet access in their home, Hopecam provides it while they are in treatment. Simultaneously Hopecam works with the school to secure their participation. Schools are given web cameras and laptops, lesson plans, and support resources. 90% of our children attend Title 1 schools.

Now in its 12th year, The Arts Bus is a mobile art enrichment program that travels to afterschool programs, summer camps, where the bus closes the gap between quality art education and the children of Central Vermont in rural places in Orange, Windsor & Washington County. In its newly introduced Go BIG & Go HOME! periodic program, The Arts Bus has discovered a way to unlock kids' imaginations, empower them with choice and self-guided creative project, and reward going big, taking risks and pushing limits!

A program for early childhood education.

The purpose of this grant is to provide program support and to sustain outreach efforts aimed at recruiting, training and supporting volunteers in the Bradford, VT area and towns in Windsor County. Trained volunteers help to strengthen families of newborns during those first 3 months following birth by "pitching in" in any way the mother wants, relieving the isolation and exhaustion that new mothers often feel.

Little Lambs serves children ages 6 weeks through 12 years old year-round. After evaluating our needs with parents and staff, it was determined that the children would greatly benefit from having an outdoor classroom within a nature-based learning environment. We have an amazing location however the grounds require immense re-grading before we can add paved pathways, a learning garden, classroom pavilion, dramatic play stage, sandbox, swings, and fencing. It is our desire to create a "playborhood" where families and communities members can come together to play and learn together in a safe, stimulating and shared space.