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"Homelessness and addiction are a whole Vermont problem and will need a whole state solution," Paul Dragon writes in the Saint Albans Messenger

In this recent Op Ed, Paul Dragon addresses the growing issues of homelessness and substance use in Vermont, including St. Albans.

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Feeding Champlain Valley celebrating 50 years

In 1974, a group of concerned citizens from faith-based groups came together to try and address food insecurity in Burlington. Feeding Champlain Valley continues that work 50 years later.

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Amid change, Brattleboro pieces a shattering past into a vision for the future

Corrine Yonce, of CVOEO, and Mary Lacy were commissioned to create a wall-size mosaic in downtown’s Pliny Park, amidst rising number of Main Street closures in Downtown Brattleboro.

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Feeding Champlain Valley expands services to reach more people in need

Feeding Champlain Valley is expanding their services to further reach their mission of addressing hunger in the area.

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Chittenden County is in dire need of shelter beds. Who’s going to run them?

With Burlington shouldering the burden as the state-run motel program winds down, the city is looking to its neighbors for help.

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Severe Storm Recovery Update July 17

The Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) has resources available for flood victims who live in mobile home parks including the Flooding Recovery Assistance Fund.

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Vermont employers honored for wellness efforts

A record 129 employers in Vermont will receive awards for their efforts to promote wellness initiatives within the workplace, including CVOEO.

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Feeding Chittenden unveils new name, expands reach, launches fundraiser

Dozens gathered Tuesday at Colchester Food Hub, a Food Access Network warehouse, to unveil Feeding Chittenden’s new name: Feeding Champlain Valley. The public launch of a new name this morning at the FAN facility on Acorn lane in Colchester was done, in part, to better reflect Feeding Champlain Valley’s contributions throughout the entire Champlain Valley region.

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Feeding Chittenden to change name, expand mission

Burlington’s Feeding Chittenden is expanding to reach more people in the Champlain Valley. And the food shelf’s new mission is reflected in a new name. Feeding Chittenden is becoming Feeding Champlain Valley.

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Feeding Chittenden to announce name change as mission grows

Feeding Chittenden will be changing its name on Tuesday while also unveiling a new food security campaign. The new name: Feeding Champlain Valley. A change they said will reflect how they've expanded their reach in our region over the years.