Want to Get a Great Workout and Do Something Really Nice for Your Neighbors?

We are looking for volunteers who can give a few hours to help cut and split firewood.  This project is ongoing and will continue throughout the summer.  If you or your business is interested in spending some time helping us with this project, contact Dan Noyes at 888-2190 to schedule. 

Also, on September 12, volunteers will meet to cut, split and deliver the wood to income eligible families in our county.  To sign up for this work day, call Dawn at 888-3252. 

This project is done in partnership with RSVP and the Volunteer Center, Community Action, and the State of Vermont, and wouldn't be possible without the help of volunteers.

Coming in September:  EMERGENCY PLANNING FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS:  Each year, we try to identify people in the community who would need special assistance in an emergency.The information is entered into the 911 emergency database.In the event of a crisis, this information allows emergency responders to know exactly where to go and what will be needed when they get there.  This is a pilot project done in partnership with E911 and the Lamoille County Sheriff's Department. Look for more information in September.  

"We cannot live only for ourselves.  A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men."  ~  Herman Melville

How Vermont 2-1-1 Played a Critical Role in the 2011 Spring Floods

After a winter of heavy, record-breaking snowfall combined with a Spring that brought rains which saturated the ground, melted the snow and caused massive flooding along the river basins and Lake Champlain, Vermont Emergency Management (VEM) called on its partner agency - Vermont 2-1-1 - to collect and identify just how much damage there was.  

The public was asked to dial 2-1-1 to report all damages and losses due to the flooding.  Utilizing Vermont 2-1-1 expanded the capacity of the State's Emergency Operations Center by offering the public an alternative access point to report damages. Trained Information and Referral Specialists identified unmet and emerging needs, helping direct resources such as VT VOAD and the American Red Cross to high priority situations. In partnership with Vermont Emergency Management and Vermont Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VT VOAD), Vermont 2-1-1 helped the state receive its designation for federal disaster assistance. Approximately 1,400 flood reports were taken from the public.

Vermont 2-1-1 will continue to play a role in the long-term recovery efforts by offering a sustained connection to help for people whose lives were dramatically affected by the flood. Since the announcement of the federal declaration, callers are now being given details on how to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to receive  financial assistance for temporary housing, repairs and other eligible needs. Even though Vermont 2-1-1 staff has participated in drills and exercises using a bad weather scenario, this type of event was Vermont 2-1-1's first live response to a statewide disaster since its inception in 2005.

Upcoming Special Events

Church of Morrisville provides a free community dinner open to anyone who is interested on the last Friday of every month from 5:30pm - 6:30pm. Located at 39 Upper Main Street.

September 8-9 & 15-16: Using Dialogue Education to Support Evidence-based Programs in Your Communities Four day, 30 hr. training will examine effective learning, design and facilitation theory as well as application of practices.  Click here for more information.   

September 12th: Lamoille County Firewood Project Workday - call Dan at 888-2190 or Dawn at 888-3252 for more information.

Some of Our Many Business Supporters 

Cambridge Elementary School 

Champlain College 

       Chittenden Solid Waste       

Citizens Bank 

Clarina Howard Nichols Ctr 

Concept II 

Copley Hospital 

Costco 

Country Home Center 

Creature Comforts

20-35 hours/week position. Help coordinate the New Directions community coalition for substance abuse prevention. Projects include working with youth, implementing prevention activities, promoting alcohol, tobacco and other drug information, and collaborating with schools, parents and the community around substance use prevention. Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, be a team player, have community organizing and teaching skills as well as the desire to work with youth. Bachelor's degree required.

Competitive salary, exciting work environment, and a chance to make a difference!

Send letter of interest, resume, and 3 references by August 12th  to:

Director, Central Vermont New Directions, 73 Main St. #33 Montpelier, VT. 05602 or CVNDC@sover.net

Find out how you can help your community.  

VOLUNTEER.  

Lamoille County Firewood Project:

On September 12, volunteers will meet to cut, split and deliver wood to income eligible families in our county.  Not available on that day?  We are looking for volunteers throughout the summer.  If you or your business is interested in spending a day on the site, contact Dan Noyes at 888-2190.

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