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 How Does It Feel to Live in Poverty?
Learn about the challenges people living in poverty face as they navigate societal rules and systems. Join us on Friday, January 18th for a full-day Bridges Out of Poverty training with nationally-credited trainer and presenter, Prudence Pease.
Intended for human service providers and other members of our community who want to learn more about the challenges of living in poverty, the training will take place at the Robert Miller Community and Recreation Center, 130 Gosse Court in Burlington from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Fee for the training is $80 and includes a boxed
For more information, please call Susan Abell at 861-7823.
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 Martin Luther King, Jr. Remembrance Celebrations and Events
Sunday, January 20th: - Unitarian Church, Burlington; 3:00 p.m. Guest speaker is widely acclaimed American talk show host, author, political commentator, entrepreneur, advocate and philanthropist, Tavis Smiley. Honorees include Rob Appel, long-time Executive Director of the Vermont Human Rights Commission, and Association of Africans Living in Vermont (a nonprofit serving immigrants and refugees in Chittenden County for over seven years). Call 647-4219 for more information. The event is free, but tickets are required and available at City Market and Fletcher Free Library.
Monday, January 21st:- ECHO Lake Aquarium & Science Center will open its doors for $2 admission as part of a community-wide celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For a full description and schedule of events, click on MLK Celebration at ECHO.
- Panel discussion on the "Disproportionate Number of Minorities Incarcerated in Vermont;" 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., City Hall, Burlington. No tickets needed for this event. Find out more by calling 657-4219.
- "A Call to Conscience: Martin Luther King and the Ongoing Struggle for Civil Rights," a presentation by Dr. Mary Frances Berry at St. Michael's College Chapel; 4:30 p.m. For more info, click here.
Tuesday, January 22nd:
- Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Writer and Producer of the PBS documentaries African American Lives and Finding Your Roots will speak at UVM's Ira Allen Chapel; 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Event is free but requires tickets. For details, click here.
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Vermont 2-1-1 is Always There!
Vermont 2-1-1 is the number you dial to find out about hundreds of important community resources, like emergency food and shelter, disability services, counseling, senior services, healthcare, child care, drug and alcohol programs, legal assistance, transportation needs, educational and volunteer opportunities, and much more.
2-1-1 is your first step toward solving everyday
problems or when you face difficult times.
2-1-1 is not an emergency number like 9-1-1, nor is it directory assistance like 4-1-1.
It's a free service. It's confidential. It's 24/7.
For a copy of the most up-to-date Vermont 211 information, take a look at their December eNews here.
Vermont 2-1-1 is a program of the United Ways of Vermont and your Community Campaign contributions at work.
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Events and Dates Not to Miss
The Essex and Zumba Fitness: "LiveUnited/DanceUnited Zumbathon" to benefit United Way of Chittenden County; Saturday, January 12th; Blue Ribbon Pavilion, Champlain Valley Exposition; 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Registration on the day of the event begins at 11:30 a.m. To register, click here. Want to share a poster with your "peeps?" Zumba for United Way.
YMCA: Winooski Y Open House; 32 Malletts Bay Avenue, Winooski; Saturday, January 12th, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. TRX demo at 10:00, followed by a Zumba demo at 11:00. Try the Y and take advantage of a one-day membership special. For more info and a flyer, check out the Winooski Y Open House details.
Visiting Nurse Association: "Powerful Tools for Caregivers" series; Mondays, January 13th through February 18th; VNA Grand Way Adult Day, Grand Way Commons, 412 Farrell St, So. Burlington; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a six-week course designed to provide caregivers with the tools they need to care for themselves so they can more effectively care for their loved one. To register, call 658-1900 ext. 3903, or email. A donation of $30 (cost of book) will help defray costs but is not required. Get a Powerful Tool for Caregivers flyer.
Vermont Kin as Parents: Enjoy a delicious lunch at Outback, Wednesday, January 16th at the Blue Mall on Dorset Street, South Burlington (across from the University Mall). Two choices: eat in at 11:30 a.m. or take out at 12:30 p.m. for only $10! (gratuity not included). Although the deadline has passed for purchasing tickets, call 871-5104 or 5109 or email Brenda to be sure!
Mercy Connections: Open House at Mercy Connections' new offices; Wednesday, January 16th; 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.; 255 South Champlain Street, Burlington. Take a break from the post-holiday work rush and enjoy some great refreshments with friends, old and new! For more information, call 846-7063. Print a Mercy Connections Open House flyer.
Puppets in Education: Third Annual Dance Showcase; Saturday, January 19th, 7:00 p.m.; Main Street Landing Black Box Theater, Lake Street, Burlington. Tickets are $20 in advance and can be purchased at Puppets in Education (call 860-3349) or at the Flynn Box Office. At the door, tickets are $23. Sponsored by Main Street Landing with support from Healthy Living Market and Cafe. For more info, check out PiE.
Vermont Children's Trust Foundation: 1/9th Miler -- the shortest race you will ever run! Sunday, January 27th; Church Street Marketplace, the block between Cherry and Bank Streets. Run solo or join a team. Registration fee is $25 with a fundraising goal of $100 per runner. For more info or to register, learn about the VCTF 1/9th Miler here.
Women Helping Battered Women: Spin-A-Thon at REV Cycling Studio, 196 Pine Street, Burlington; Saturday, February 2nd. Hour slots available from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Ride one hour or ride five all to benefit WHBW! Make plan to join the WHBW Spin-A-Thon!
Vermont 2-1-1: ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) workshop; Thursday, February 14th and Friday, February 15th, 2013; United Way of Chittenden County office; 412 Farrell Street, South Burlington; 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with lunch provided. The ASIST workshop is for caregivers who want to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Over one million caregivers have participated in this two-day, highly interactive, practical, practice-oriented workshop. To learn more about ASIST visit www.livingworks.net. To register and reserve a place at the training, please send a check for $300 to United Ways of VT, PO Box 111, Essex, Junction, VT 05453.
Save the Date:
HowardCenter: 4th Annual Curling Challenge; Saturday, March 16th; Cairns Arena, South Burlington. Get Ready! Get set! Get curling!
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Give.
Good News for Donors -- Charitable Distributions from IRAs Made After 12/31/12 and Before 2/1/1213 Can Count for Calendar Year 2012!
The American Taxpayer Relief Act of  2012 (H.R.8) signed into law by President Obama over the New Years holiday, has great news for donors!
Section 8 of the Act provides for an extension of tax-free distributions from Individual Retirement Plans for charitable purposes.
The amendment made by this section applies to distributions beginning in the taxable years beginning after December 2011.
Interested in learning more? Contact Jane Mitchell at United Way or call 861-7839.
Read more about H. R. 8.
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Advocate.
The YWCA needs you!
If you believe in eliminating racism and empowering women, if you believe in equity and social justice, please consider becoming a voting member. Becoming a member is easy--visit www.ywca.org/vermont and click the "Become a Member" link in the top right corner.
A basic adult membership costs $35. Thanks to a few generous friends of YWCA, there are a limited number of sponsored memberships available. If you are inte
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Explore Your Beliefs, Opinions, Ideas and Ideals About Race
If you haven't already done so, we enthusiastically encourage you to visit the RACE: Are We So Different exhibit at the Echo Lake Aquarium and Science Center. To quote our friend Phelan Fretz, the ED, "Give yourself the time to explore not only the exhibit, but your own beliefs, opinions, ideas and ideals about race in the U.S."
The exhibit is part of a local, national and global conversation about how to reconcile history and move forward productively in a diverse society. Please read a thought-provoking letter from Phelan about his personal journey with the Race Exhibit. Where do you stand? | |
Pictures That Make Us Smile
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The United Way Campaign Team from Lang McLaughry Spera Real Estate (LMSRE) recently presented the results of their 2012 United Way workplace campaign -- a 68% increase over their campaign in 2011! Congrats to our friends at LMSRE! Pictured left to right: Karen Bresnehan, LMSRE; Susan Cartwright (2012 UWCC Loaned Executive); Mary Pat Palmer and Staige Davis, LMSRE.
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Kudos to IBM and their employees who made the holidays a little brighter for some area children by donating 35 bicycles and helmets to the Boys & Girls Club, Burlington Children's Space, Lund, Milton Family Community Center and Sara Holbrook Center. You can be sure the generosity of IBM caused many smiles on the faces of happy children!You can make us smile too! Get involved with the community by Giving, Advocating or Volunteering with United Way. Live United!
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 January 25th is National EITC Awareness Day - Take Part!
 Did you know that workers eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) can receive up to $5,981 on their 2013 Federal tax returns? That's quite a financial boost for working people and local economies. Learn how you can spread the word.
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Vermont Works for Women Will Pilot "Step Up to Telecommunications" Program with Comcast
Starting February 7th, ten dynamic and energetic women from across Vermont will have the opportunity to train for a Field Technician career in the telecommunications industry. In a partnership between Comcast and Vermont Works for Women, the program will provide women with the unique opportunity to transition into a career field that includes hands-on physical work and excellent customer care. Comcast senior technicians and staff will be an integral part of the training program. To read more about the unique program, including contact information, click here.   |
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7th Annual United Way Calcutta
