Welcome to our September newsletter! Fall is finally upon us, school is back in session and we have some engaging Back to School event ideas and opportunities to share with our college, university and school advocates. We also have a report-back on our recent trip to visit Fair Trade producers and advocates in Ecuador to share with you […]
Continue readingAARP is pleased to announce our 2017 Community Action Sponsorship Program for Burlington, mini-grants of $500-$2,000 awarded to community projects focused on transportation, housing, accessibility, and community activities that foster multi-cultural and intergenerational connections in the Burlington area. As a way to encourage and support grassroots action to make Burlington a more livable city we aim […]
Continue readingLake Champlain International still has one more internship to fill, split between the BLUE program and the Bring Back the Brookies campaign. Please have any interested students contact me directly at this email, or at 879 2016. Happy fall, Juliana Dixon Program Director Connect with Juliana Winner of the Prestigious U.S. EPA Environmental Merit Award Lake […]
Continue readingWe are seeking students from Champlain College who would be interested in re-starting the basketball mentor program that Edmunds Middle School Afterschool and Champlain College once had in the past! In the past, we had a college student or a few if there were others interested from Champlain meet our students in your gym with […]
Continue readingOpportunities for Champlain students to join Essex Rescue. Opportunities range from a single shift ride along to a long term commitment as a volunteer member. The URL for our recruitment website will put a student in touch with one of our volunteer member coordinators. Anyone may also contact me at mikedeb50@gmail.com and I can speak with them […]
Continue readingCarShare Vermont is looking for volunteers this week and next: Pride Parade & Celebration – Sunday, 9/10, walking in parade with the CSVT car from 12-1ish AND/OR tabling at Battery Park sometime between 1-5pm Open Streets BTV in the South End – Sunday, 9/17 tabling from 10am-3pm Grand Point North Festival on the Waterfront – Saturday, 9/16 2-8pm AND/OR Sunday 9/17, 1-8pm (2 more people needed each night) […]
Continue readingNobody has to run, just show up. The RAR is for runners, walkers, and rally-goers. Read On… Get in touch if you are willing to endorse or donate at raceagainstracismvt@gmail.com THE RACE AGAINST RACISM! September 17th, 2017 at Montpelier High School – 5 High School Drive Montpelier, VT 5K Race at 11:30 Rally with Speakers and Performance […]
Continue readingCome hear about our students’ May 2017 trip to Uganda, where they served and learned with the residents of the Malayaka House. Founder of the Malayaka House, Robert Fleming, will also be attending the presentation.
Maggie Melvin and I are really excited to be raising money for Outright VT by getting a team together to participate in their annual Fire Truck Pull. Do you want to join a team of pumped up Champlainers eager to raise money for an organization who focuses on the safety and security of local queer and trans youth? […]
Continue readingSaturday, September 16 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm CVSWMD Barre location (540 North Main St, Barre) Description Community composting presents a scalable food diversion option that is applicable in urban, suburban, or rural communities. Compost programs can be established at community gardens (e.g. neighborhood, urban, tribal, etc.), farms, schools, or other locations, such as hospitals and […]
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