Local Hero: Troy Lawson for The Phoenix-Vermont
by Green Mountain United Way Volunteer Writer Robert Barossi An estimated 20.7 million adults in the United States needed treatment for drug or substance abuse in 2017, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. One national nonprofit working to provide a unique approach to recovery support is […]
How Rachel uses financial coaching to help women at Vermont Works for Women
Rachel, the Job Developer at Vermont Works for Women, was recently certified as a K.E.E.P. Financial Coach. As part of the economic stability work that she does, Rachel helps women improve their resumes, as well as set and plan for career goals, but recently she was asked to present to […]
How Financial Coaching helps Faye’s clients improve access to healthy food!
Faye works for the Vermont Foodbank as a 3SquaresVT Outreach Coordinator. In her role she assists Vermonters in completing the 3SVT (formerly SNAP/food stamps) application and advocates for them through the process, she also works to ensure Vermonters are receiving the full 3SVT benefit they’re entitled to. Recently the Vermont […]
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Green Mountain United Way expands Working Bridges™ to serve employees at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital
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Green Mountain United Way Receives Grant Support from the Vermont Community Foundation’s NEK Fund and Vermont Mutual Charitable Foundation
The Phoenix-Vermont Celebrates One Year Anniversary
Green Mountain United Way’s 2019 Tatum’s Totes Holiday Drive Supports Over 225 Children and Families
