Hunger in Chittenden County is a hidden problem. Those who have had a financial setback by job loss, reduced work hours, divorce, or high medical costs, often don’t tell anyone of their financial struggles. They gamely work to cut expenses and pay off bills.They are often well-dressed due to the clothes they bought when they...Read More

Fusion Volleyball Club Vermont had a food drive at their tournament that yielded 247 pounds of food and $110.00 in cash donations. Volunteers weighed, dated, sorted, and shelved the food. This donation will help hungry people in Essex, Westford, Essex Junction, Underhill, and Jericho. Thank you Fusion Volleyball Club Vermont!Read More

Author Melody Beattie said “The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals.”What will you do this year for others? What will you write in the chapter of 2019? What will both give you joy and help others?Consider a...Read More

Aunt Dot’s Place extends a heart-felt thank you to the Munson Family Foundation which presented a check for $4000.00 this month to Aunt Dot’s Place, an all volunteer organization. When you give a gift to Aunt Dot’s, the money doesn’t go to salaries. It goes to help people in need in our local community of...Read More

School age children in need get free or reduced school breakfasts and lunches. Who helps these children when school is out? Today a group of Santa’s Helpers aka volunteers from Aunt Dot’s Place, assembled 30 bright green Vacation Bags which will serve 51 school age children. The bags were soon overflowing with cereal, peanut butter...Read More