Join us for the Empty Bowl Dinner!

The Empty Bowl Dinner, Presented by Vermont Federal Credit Union will be held on Thursday, October 10 at the UVM Davis Center! It’s a family-friendly evening that brings together community members and supporters who choose a handmade ceramic bowl to keep and fill with soups donated from local restaurants.

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A year of new possibilities, thanks to you!

It’s that time of year where we share our Gratitude Report. Thanks to you, we’ve doubled our counseling staff, added new programs in St. Albans, hired staff with crucial expertise, and met the challenge of inflation and skyrocketing housing costs.

Read our full Gratitude Report

Spectrum Pilots Direct Cash Transfer Program

Ten youth facing homelessness or at immediate risk of homelessness have been selected to participate in Spectrum Youth and Family Services’ Direct Cash Transfer (DCT) pilot program. Each youth will receive a total of $30,000 over the course of the 18-month intervention to support progress toward securing housing and independence.

Spectrum’s Direct Cash Transfer program is designed to empower youth by providing them with a stable cash flow to help them pursue housing, jobs, education — whatever they need.

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Spectrum’s Nightly Shelter Open Year-Round

Spectrum Youth and Family Services’ previously seasonal warming shelter is now open year- round to meet the growing need for safe shelter for youth thanks to generous gifts from KeyBank Foundation, the Pomerleau Family Foundation and other donors.

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Charles’ Story: Spectrum taught him tools & skills to build a future

Charles Hemingway, a former Spectrum youth, lived at Spectrum and learned critical life and job skills. Hear from Charles how he turned his life around and is now in college, has a full-time career, and is a proud member of Spectrum’s Board of Directors.

See Charles' Video