We live in uncertainty as the federal government shutdown continues. The real worry is for the 63,000 low-income Vermonters who rely on 3SquaresVT for food. Recent changes to eligibility and ongoing questions about funding have made it harder to know what’s true. ?In moments like this, clear information and community support make all the difference.
On October 29, the Champlain Valley Head Start joined programs across the nation for a crucial Day of Action, uniting to send a clear message to Congress: End the shutdown and protect Head Start!? Right here in our community, the continued shutdown puts the services provided by CVOEO's Champlain Valley Head Start at risk.
If you're worried about the cost of a new set of snow tires, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity is holding its annual Wheels for Warmth event.
A highlight of autumn events, including Wheels for Warmth, benefitting the Warmth Support Program administered by CVOEO and all community action agencies across Vermont.
There are a lot of changes starting Oct. 1 for families who rely on food assistance, including for 3SquaresVT, Vermont’s SNAP food benefit program.
Wheels for Warmth was founded to make low cost tires available before winter begins while keeping bad or discarded tires off of roadways and out of streams – and all funds raised through the initiative provide heating fuel for Vermonters.
The director of Addison Community Action said their new Industrial Avenue office will help them better address community needs.
CVOEO, which hosts 11 programs it says help “people meet their basic needs, achieve economic independence, and grow a future in which we all thrive,” is holding an open house at its Addison County office next week.
This commentary submitted to VTDigger is by Paul Dragon, Executive Director, CVOEO. Food, fuel and shelter are not luxuries. They are necessities.
A homeless shelter in Burlington is celebrating some upgrades. The Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity and Champlain Housing Trust on Thursday showed off renovations to the Champlain Place emergency shelter.