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Spectrum Mentoring Program named recipient of MENTOR Vermont 2023-2024 mentoring grant

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Spectrum’s Mentoring Program received a grant for mentoring in multiple counties: Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle. Vermont Business Magazine writes, “MENTOR Vermont recognizes that young people are natural dreamers, but not all youth are given the same access and opportunities to achieve those dreams. A caring and committed mentor can help a young person ignite …
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Here are local volunteer opportunities to get on Santa’s Nice List next year

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The Burlington Free Press published an article highlighting volunteer opportunities in Chittenden County. Spectrum has a number of volunteer opportunities year-round. Click here to read the full article. Here are the opportunities published about Spectrum: Tutoring (Multicultural and New American youth) Description: Provide academic support for New American and multicultural youth in Spectrum’s Resource Space. Time …
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Area shelters see increased demand for homeless youth services

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By Melissa Cooney Published: Nov. 28, 2023 at 5:57 AM EST BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – As temperatures drop across our region, more people experiencing homelessness are looking for shelter, including Vermont’s youth. Burlington-based Spectrum Youth and Family Services says they’ve worked with 1,434 youth this year, a 12% increase from 2022. Officials at Spectrum estimate around 50 youth are …
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Vermont Community Foundation and Buffum Family Foundation Announce Endowments to Support Four Vermont Nonprofit Organizations

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Vermont Community Foundation and Buffum Family Foundation announce the “Mark Redmond Fund”, an endowment fund that will contribute $50,000 to Spectrum’s Drop-In Centers each year. Anyone who wishes to contribute to the Mark Redmond Fund is able to do so through Vermont Community Foundation. September 14, 2023 The Courtney and Victoria Buffum Family Foundation announced …
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