News

Bristol church celebrates 20 years of support for children, families in Uganda

Around two decades ago, members of the First Baptist Church of Bristol pooled donations to help support youth in rural Uganda. The effort was originally intended to fund Christmas presents for a single family, but ultimately led to the creation of a nonprofit organization that now offers comprehensive support for over 200 children and their families in several villages in the East African country. 

We’re so glad you’re interested in this content! Please understand that in order for us to be able to fund high quality reporters covering local news, we need the help of paying subscribers and readers.

For full access to this story and all online content, please log in or subscribe to the Addison Independent.


More News
Homepage Featured News

Two advance for Addison-4 seat

Democratic leaders in the towns of Bristol, Lincoln, Monkton and Starksboro have given Gov … (read more)

News

Real estate market still good for sellers

According to one of Addison County’s most experienced residential real estate appraisers, … (read more)

News

Jailed individuals speak through art & poems in Sheldon Museum exhibit

“Finding Hope Within” is a new exhibit at the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History that … (read more)

Share this story: