From the Desk of Paul Dragon, 10/1/26
At CVOEO, we believe in collaboration and transparency. That’s why every week Executive Director Paul Dragon shares a roundup of updates and initiatives to keep everyone, from our 300+ team members to the broader community we serve, informed and connected. Here’s what’s new this week!
Voices Against Violence and the Lullaby Project
The Vermont Network partners with Voices Against Violence and other advocates to deliver the Healing Together Lullaby Project — a creative, survivor?centered initiative that pairs families, survivors, and community members with artists to write and share original lullabies, fostering healing, connection, and advocacy against domestic and sexual violence
The Lullaby Project is a Carnegie Hall Weill Music Institute initiative that pairs parents and caregivers with professional artists to create personal lullabies, supporting maternal health, child development, and parent?child bonds
In Vermont, the Healing Together Project adapts this model to include survivors, advocates, and those with close relationships to children. Past seasons have worked with women in the community, women in correctional facilities, queer youth and families, and other marginalized groups.
You can watch the entire concert here: Lullaby Concert Video
CVOEO Wellness Team and Fall Wellness Challenge
The cold weather has arrived, and it is a perfect time to break out those crockpots and enjoy fall vegetables! On behalf of the CVOEO Wellness Team, we invite you to join us for a Fall wellness challenge! All CVOEO staff are encouraged to check in with their supervisor and team for more information.
CVOEO Annual Meeting, Friday June 4, 2027
Looking ahead to warmer weather, please mark your calendars for the yearly CVOEO Agency Meeting that will be held on Friday, June 4. All CVOEO staff are encouraged to check in with their supervisor and team for more information.
Head Start Lunch and Learn – October 14th at Noon
Join Champlain Valley Head Start for our first virtual Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, October 14th at noon. Grab your lunch and hop on Zoom to learn more about Head Start services and referral processes. This session is open to anyone at CVOEO or in the wider community who would like to move from familiarity with the program to a confident referral source. .
Lunch & Learn Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82334553207?pwd=GIA6uHXa45aBcOGcjIYLbaD8eYgxAT.1&from=addon
Meeting ID: 823 3455 3207
Passcode: 083070
Vermont Digger Commentary – Shelters are for compassion, public health, and public safety
Read our recent op-ed here: Shelter isn't charity. It's public safety. - VTDigger