United Way of Northwest Vermont
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Stories

Our story is one of partnership. Learn more about how we work and the positive changes our unique approach to community partnership has on real people in our community.

Theo smiling at work

UNITED WAY + ENGLISH AT WORK

Meet Theo

With the help of United Way’s Working Bridges Initiative, Theo was able to learn essential language skills to make his work environment safer, happier and more productive by participating in English at Work.

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Cam Lauf stands outside smiling

UNITED WAY + CCOA & TURNING POINT

Meet Cam

Cam was once a rising baseball star with a college scholarship. Then he found heroin. Now in long-term recovery, Cam has used his experience to help hospital patients find their individual paths to recovery and build community connections that make lasting change. And today he is Executive Director of the Turning Point Center of Chittenden County – the organization where he started his own recovery journey.

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Peggy smiling

UNITED WAY + BONE BUILDERS

Meet Peggy

Peggy is keeping her peers strong and healthy by volunteering as an instructor for Bone Builders, a free exercise program designed to reduce the effects of osteoporosis and keep aging adults connected in their communities.

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Moses smiling

UNITED WAY + FRANKLIN COUNTY TEEN INSTITUTE

Meet Moses

Through Franklin County Teen Institute, Moses became a teen leader who encourages healthy behavior and helps to fight substance abuse among his peers.

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UNITED WAY + CARING COLLABORATIVE

Meet Caryl

Caryl’s child care center is removing barriers to services for children and their families by participating in Caring Collaborative, an innovative new approach to supporting families.

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Roger

UNITED WAY + HOUSING FIRST

Meet Roger

Roger was struggling with alcohol abuse and experiencing homelessness. Housing First helped him get settled in a new home and connected him with essential services for a new beginning.

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United Way of Northwest Vermont*** September 14, 2022