The following organizations have received Special Program or Project Grants:
Bradford Teen Center - Prevention 360 Project
Meeting basic needs and broadening perspectives is the most effective way to prevent cycles of poverty, substance use, mental health struggles, isolation, and prejudice. Focusing on youth and their families, this project aims to be a consistent, accessible resource that provides food, education, meaningful experiences, and safe community connection—all free of charge. Since moving into a larger space to better serve our growing membership, Bradford Teen Center is expanding their ability to provide food & necessary supplies to teens and their families, and investing in infrastructure like a full kitchen, dedicated pantry space, and reliable internet access. Transportation is a big need in their rural area, and they plan be able to provide transportation not only on “field trips”, but to and from the teen center. With “Get Outta Town!”, they aim to expose youth to diverse experiences beyond the limits of their isolated communities. Prevention 360 is a full circle project that sets young people and low income families up for greater chances of long term success.
The Orange County Parent Child Center - Randolph Childcare Center
In 2024, with support from VCTF, OCPCC has designed, developed, launched and effectively managed a high-quality comprehensive, children’s childcare program for up to 88 children and their families engaging with area employers as partners. Inclusive of staff time, furniture purchases, classroom supplies, curriculum materials and staff development this funding has gone a very long way in supporting the successful launch of this large and much needed childcare program in Randolph, Vermont.
Outright Vermont - Camp Outright
In 2023, VCTF awarded a $50,000 grant to Outright Vermont to assist in their purchase of Camp Sunrise, a 146-acre parcel of lakefront property in Addison and Rutland counties. This purchase will not only revolutionize Outright's summer camp programs, but ultimately create a year-round home for residential programs. From family retreats to educator conferences, Outright can reimagine what it means to build a Vermont where LGBTQ+ youth have hope, equity, and power.
The Arts Bus - Arts Mini-Bus purchase
Also in 2023, VCTF assisted The Arts Bus in the purchase of an all-weather vehicle (cargo van) to continue with the magic created in their award-winning, growing & going Ever After Kids Program (and other programs New RouTEEN, Art from the Start). Within 90 days of funding they began impacting over 1,200+ kids in Year 1 with weekly art enrichment, likely to double by Year 5 – and this ‘project’ should keep on rolling for a decade of thousands of children’s empowerment thru art!