I’m very excited to announce a free campus screening of All of Me: a documentary film on eating disorders directed by Bess O’Brien of Kingdom County Productions. all-of-me-poster WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9 7:00-9:00 PM CHAMPLAIN ROOM, CCM BUILDING Please join us for the screening of this important new 75-min. documentary by the acclaimed director of The Hungry […]
Continue readingHello Everyone, I hope you are all enjoying this lovely fall season! Here at Dismas House, we are gearing up for our annual Phone-A-Thon fundraising event and looking for volunteer help with phone calls and mailings. We need to raise over $35,000 this year! Please consider joining us for a fun evening (beginning with dinner) with […]
Continue readingWhat is it? The Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes and supports community-committed students who have demonstrated an investment in finding solutions for challenges facing communities throughout the country. The fellowship provides training and resources that nurture students’ assets and passions to help them develop strategies to achieve social change. Through the fellowship, Campus Compact provides learning opportunities focused on the skills fellows need in order […]
Continue readingWhat Is The Problem? For many years, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has suffered greatly because of the demand for valued minerals. Ravaged by war and sexual violence, the population is plagued by constant hardship, grappling to find any sense of normalcy. Young boys are enlisted into the conflict, brandishing guns often before they […]
Continue readingVolunteers are needed for the Burlington Warming Shelter. The warming shelter will operate during the winter months and is a low-barrier shelter for homeless adults in Chittenden County. As a community we are committed to making sure no one freezes on the street on Vermont’s coldest nights. With your help, we can create a supportive, […]
Continue readingClick here for the latest Peace & Justice Newsletter Peace & Justice Store Also in this issue: Talk to Kids About Racism PJC program facilitators Halloween Chocolate Community Events Peace & Justice Center Prospective Facilitator Gathering Thursday, October 20, 7-8:30pm, PJC. Light refreshments. E-mail or call. How to Talk to Kids About Racism Saturdays, October […]
Continue readingFall is officially here, Fair Trade Month has begun, and the New England Regional Conference was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who participated in and supported the conference. And for those who weren’t able to join us last month, we wanted to share some updates, takeaways, and resources. Thank you for your support […]
Continue readingEvent Volunteer Information: Spectrum’s mission is to empower teenagers, young adults, and their families to make and sustain positive changes through prevention, intervention, and life skills services. Spectrum runs several youth shelters, a counseling program, and a drop-in center where homeless youth can go to get a hot meal, take a shower, and fulfil other […]
Continue readingOpportunities to glean in your community! Volunteers Needed: Fall Crops! This week we have opportunities to harvest beautiful vegetables at the Intervale Farms in Burlington and Maple Wind Farm in Huntington. Come out, bring friends and experience the refreshing cool weather at our beautiful local farms. Because of your support we are able to help ensure that […]
Continue readingCity Hall Internship Program The Community and Economic Development Office (CEDO) is a department of the City of Burlington. We work with the community to foster economic vitality; preserve and enhance neighborhoods, quality of life and the environment; and promote equity and opportunity for all residents of Burlington. *** Looking for career opportunities? To see an […]
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