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Aug 18, 2016 Posted in Drop-In Center, Staff, Stories, Uncategorized By

A chance to try new things: Our youth visit Burlington Paint & Sip!

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We had a wonderful time visiting the Burlington Paint and Sip Studio for a fun, substance-free afternoon painting event for youth who access our Drop-In Center. “Being able to share their stories is so important in helping our youth see themselves as more than just a ‘homeless kid.’ These opportunities allow them to escape whatever struggles they are dealing with day-to-day, and just enjoy trying something new and being seen as a member of the community—a person with something to share.”
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Jul 06, 2016 Posted in Community, Events, Letter from Mark, Staff, Stories, Uncategorized By

“Thank you for your grit.”

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[youtube_sc url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJdHbACj7Ac&feature=youtu.be” title=”Mark%27s%20Commencement%20Speech” ratio=”4:3″ color=”white” theme=”light” modestbranding=”1″ autohide=”1″ autoplay=”1″ fs=”1″] I was so honored that the Community College of Vermont invited me to be the keynote speaker for their 2016 Commencement, which took place a few weeks ago. Graduates came from diverse backgrounds and represented all 14 Vermont counties, 12 other states, and 18 countries …
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May 13, 2016 Posted in Awards, Community, Events, Skills Program, Staff, Stories, Uncategorized By

“I could actually count on her.”

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Danni Pratt, one of our JOBS Clinicians, received the Promising Professional award at the KidSafe Outstanding Service Awards. With your support, Danni utilizes her skills, instinct, and caring practice to help young adults successfully make the transition to adulthood.
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Apr 14, 2016 Posted in Community, Events, News, Stories, Uncategorized By

Jericho Students Make a Difference

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Written by Lucy Mercer. First appeared in the Burlington Free Press. There are about 1,000 homeless kids in Vermont each year, according to estimates. The Spectrum Sleep Out was started to help lower that number. Guidance counselor Greg Martin, captain of the Browns River Middle School Sleep Out team in Jericho, said the best benefit …
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Mar 21, 2016 Posted in Community, Counseling, Drop-In Center, Events, Staff, Stories, Supportive Housing, Uncategorized By

Spectrum Staff Sleep Out!

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When five Spectrum staff members came to us and said they wanted to do the Sleep Out, we weren’t going to say no. But we had to ask — why would staff want to do the Sleep Out when they’re here day in and day out already?
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