Month: May 2018

Introducing our NEW Volunteer Connection!

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We’ve just launched our new Volunteer Connection and are working harder than ever to connect volunteers with their passion to help our community!



Hello,

In the past few weeks we have launched our brand NEW Volunteer Connection platform through our website! Check it out to learn more about the many volunteer opportunities in our communities and find a way to give back that engages your passion and helps your community! There are tons of incredible ways to help, so take a look at our nonprofit partners, the new opportunities, and some of the incredible events that these organizations put on to help them accomplish their mission! This is the best and easiest way to be part of the change that makes our communities thrive!
And, TODAY is Vermont Gives Day! This is the perfect time to support us or your favorite Vermont nonprofit organizations. Check out more about VT Gives Day or donate now. 

In gratitude,
Carrie Stahler
Director of Funding and Program Development

Green Mountain United Way Updates & Events

 
United Way Day of Caring 2018 
Join us to help clean-up, paint, and landscape at Heaton Woods Senior Residence in Montpelier. There are just a few spots left – Learn more or Register for Day of Caring Now!
 
Congratulations to our NEW K.E.E.P. Financial Coaches!
On May 2 our second class of Financial Coaches completed Intro to Financial Coaching and they are now working with clients in the community. We congratulate each of them for their hard work and thank them for joining us to improve the financial stability of our communities! Read more…

 
Diaper Drive, Saturday, May 19 at The Family Center of Washington County

Did you know that 1 in 3 Vermont families struggle with diaper needs? Support families in the community by dropping off diapers between May 7 – 20.

  • Diaper drop-boxes can be found at Montpelier Shaw’s, Berlin Shaw’s, and at the Green Mountain Transit Office (6088 VT Route 12).
  • If you are unable to donate at these locations, consider a one-time or recurring donation on-line at: fcwcvt.org/donate/
  • Stop by The Family Center of Washington County on Saturday, May 19 to drop off your diapers and enjoy the Family Flea Market!

Nonprofit Partners: Join us for our Quarterly Volunter Coordinator Meeting on Wednesday, May 23 in Barre – RSVP Now!

We are holding a series of quarterly meetings to help share best practices for volunteerism, resources, and encourage networking among volunteer coordinators in our communities. Meetings will alternate between Central VT and the Northeast Kingdom. Please RSVP if you are able to attend.

Community Updates

 
14th Annual Golf Classic
Registration Now Open!

Come golf with us at the Barre Country Club on Friday, August 24 from 10:00am – 5:00 pm. Registration includes cart, meal, and greens fees! Register Now!
Or, consider sponsoring and get complimentary registrations with certain sponsorship levels!
 
Vermont Gives Day 2018 is May 17
All Day TODAY, until midnight tonight, you can support your favorite nonprofit organizations as part of Vermont Gives. Green Mountain United Way is hoping to raise $1000 for our K.E.E.P. Financial Coaching Program to help more families get financial knowledge and support they need to thrive! Learn more about VT Gives here or donate now!

Upcoming Courses for Financial Coaches

 
Advanced Financial Coaching

June 7, 2018 from 8am – 4pm at Capstone Community Action. Find the details and Register now.

Please NOTE – This Course is open to current FINANCIAL COACHES ONLY. If you have not yet taken Intro to Financial Coaching you will not be able to attend this course.
 
Debt Management &
Credit as an Asset

June 19, 2018 from 9am – 4pm at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. Find the details and Register now.

Please NOTE – This Course is open to current FINANCIAL COACHES ONLY. If you have not yet taken Intro to Financial Coaching you will not be able to attend this course.

The Community Campaign closes in June, help us hit our goal of $500,000!
We are so close and need your help to make our goal! Help those in your community and make a lasting impact in health, education, and financial stability!

 

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Our mailing address is:

Green Mountain United Way

73 Main Street, #33

Montpelier, VT 05602

Phone: 802-613-3989


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Congratulations to our NEW K.E.E.P. Financial Coaches!

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K.E.E.P. Financial Coaching graduates second class of coaches

On May 2 our second class of Financial Coaches completed Intro to Financial Coaching and they are now working with clients in the community. We congratulate each of them for their hard work and thank them for joining us to improve the financial stability of our communities!

We would like to congratulate the following K.E.E.P. Financial Coaches:

Jody Frey of Orleans County Restorative Justice
Chris Wellhoff of Justice Board of Newport
Rebecca Baruzzi of Capstone Community Action
Laurie Kelty of Green Mountain United Way
Melissa Miller of Northeastern VT Regional Hospital
Sarah Sanville of Northeast Kingdom Youth Services
Devereaux Simon of Capstone Community Action
Faye Longo of Vermont Foodbank
Ramsey Papp of Capstone Community Action
Jessica Seigfried of State of VT Economic Services
Eric Luebbert State of VT AHS/DCF/ESD Reach Up
Lydia Menendez of Verde Coaching
Dominic Perkins of Northeast Kingdom Community Action
Chris Kaiser self-employed

We look forward to having each of these K.E.E.P. coaches actively engaged in our program and working directly with clients, peers, and their constituents to help make our region more financially secure for the individuals and families that live here.

Coaches are trained in both in-depth Financial Literacy skills and personalized coaching skills and help clients either as independent coaches or through the work of the nonprofit agency or organization where they work. K.E.E.P. Financial Coaches meet monthly as a group to share best practices, challenges, and lessons learned, and they meet with Pam Bailey, Green Mountain United Way’s Director of Programs and Operations, and the K.E.E.P. Master Coach on a one-on-one basis to build skills, get individual support, and troubleshoot tough situations. Learn more about the K.E.E.P. Financial Coaching Program here.

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