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Former Vermont Governor Jim Douglas signs H.449 into law, raising the age limit of youth in foster care from 18 to 21 in Spectrum’s Drop-In Center in 2007.

Riverstone Counseling

WHAT WE DO Here at Riverstone Counseling, our goal is to create an environment that fosters healing and...

Drop-In Center

Located at 177 Pearl St in Burlington, Spectrum’s Drop-In Center is open from 10am-6pm, Monday...

Supportive Housing

These voluntary programs serve about 100 young people each year and are located in downtown Burlington....

Health Center

Pearl Street Youth Health Center Located next door to the Drop-In Center at 179 Pearl Street, the Pearl...

Skills Programs

Spectrum offers several programs that help young people learn to navigate the challenges associated with...

Mentoring

Change both your life and that of your mentee! For just a few hours a month, you can make a difference in the...

Multicultural Youth Program

New in 2015, the Multicultural Youth Program works with teenagers and young adults from diverse...

Detail Works

Deluxe car detailing for social good. Launched in 2017, Detail Works is a social enterprise designed to...

News

Apr 24, 2018 Posted in Community, Drop-In Center, Stories, Supportive Housing, Youth Voices By Spectrum Youth Voices

“Spectrum is here because of people like you.”

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The following is a speech that was presented by Tian B. at the 2018 Spectrum Sleep Out.
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Apr 18, 2018 Posted in Community, Mentoring, Stories, Uncategorized By Spectrum Staff

Mentor Pair Interview: Kiara and Terry

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“I feel young again,” says Terry of her experience as a mentor. “I feel like a teenager when I’m with her. I feel excited to show her new things, but often Kiara is the one who is teaching me more.” Learn more about Kiara and Terry’s mentoring partnership.
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Feb 14, 2018 Posted in Awards, Community, Counseling, Detail Works, Drop-In Center, Events, Health Center, JOBS, Mentoring, News, Skills Program, Staff, Stories, Supportive Housing, Uncategorized, Youth Development By Spectrum Staff

Thank you for keeping our youth in your heart.

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Happy Valentine’s Day, from all of us at Spectrum.
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Jan 23, 2018 Posted in Community, News, Staff, Supportive Housing, Uncategorized By Spectrum Staff

Ten More Beds!

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Thanks to you, ten beds line the walls at the warming shelter in downtown Burlington. The shelter opened in early November and will close at the end of March.
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Jan 04, 2018 Posted in Detail Works, Staff, Stories, Uncategorized By Spectrum Staff

Detail Works is Moving!

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Detail Works is moving to 22 Avenue C in Williston, VT (effective today, January 4th). Our youth staff has been able to increase our volume, and we are quickly outgrowing our space for car detailing.
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