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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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When’s There’s a Will, There’s a Way: August is National Make-A-Will Month

August is National Make-A-Will month! It’s the perfect time to think ahead to care for your family and your future.

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Crystalizing his support for CVOEO: Reflections from Jon Crystal

Jon Crystal, Vergennes resident and member of CVOEO’s Board of Directors since 2011, recently made a legacy gift to CVOEO. We spoke with Jon to learn more about his dedicated support of our mission:

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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.