Charter House continues its work serving the homeless

MIDDLEBURY — Leaders of the Charter House Coalition (CHC) want people to know that work continues on behalf of the homeless even though the shelter at 27 North Pleasant St. in Middlebury remains closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If anything, coalition staff and volunteers are working even harder these days. That’s because the homeless must now be delivered food and a myriad of other services at area hotels and motels, where they are temporarily residing in isolation to reduce their chances of catching, o … (read more)

Homeless shelters adapt to COVID-19 rules

UPDATE: The Charter House warming shelter has closed. Click here to read the story. MIDDLEBURY — Addison County homeless shelters continue to stay open for business, and they’re working in concert with area lodgers to house those most apt to get very sick … (read more)

Carol sing helps feed families in need

MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury United Methodist Church will be holding its annual carol sing and benefit concert on Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. Kevin Parizo will accompany the carol portion of the concert on the organ. The event brings participants from many … (read more)

A local woman tells her story of homelessness

MIDDLEBURY — Skyla Jackson turned 19 last Thursday, Nov. 14. It’s an age at which her biggest worries should be navigating that first year of college or getting used to the demands of that first post-high-school job. Jackson would feel lucky if her anxiet … (read more)

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