United Way seeks $700k in fund drive

For the second year in a row, the United Way of Addison County (UWAC) is seeking to raise $700,000 to support local nonprofits that dispense food, clothing, counseling, childcare and other vital services to area residents in need of assistance.

Editorial: The mirror UWAC holds reflects who we want to be

There are some local annual events that are so important they can’t be hyped enough.

United Way giving flood aid in Addison County

In the absence of federal relief, the United Way of Addison County has established an “Addison County Responds: Flood Relief Fund” to support Addison County residents who’ve experienced home and/or property damage from this summer’s rainfall and need fina … (read more)

United Way awards $132k for education

United Way of Addison County has announced that its Board of Directors approved $132,000 in Community Impact Funding for the 2023 priority area of Education.

Chamber of Commerce awards Addison County excellence

The Addison County Chamber of Commerce recognized several area businesses and individuals for excellence this past Thursday during its annual meeting at the Vergennes Opera House.

Letter to the editor: Consider better ways to put nonprofits on ballots

While many are eager to return to “business as usual,” the pandemic taught us that some systems and processes can and should be reimagined.

Editorial: A $700,000 goal to reach

The United Way and the community’s support of its $700,000 goal is vital. That money helps over 20 area community nonprofits fill-in the gaps in funding where it’s most needed.

United Way lifts its fundraising goal

The United Way of Addison County (UWAC) has announced a $700,000 goal for its 2022-2023 fundraising campaign, which will officially kick off in two weeks with a “Days of Caring” event that will see area residents volunteer for chores at some of the organi … (read more)

MUHS students receive scholarships

MIDDLEBURY — United Way of Addison County (UWAC) fosters community service in all community members, but especially in our youth in Addison County. In that spirit, UWAC honors local high school seniors through the “Live United” Volunteer Scholarship Award … (read more)

United Way rewards high school volunteers

United Way of Addison County fosters community service in all community members, but especially in our youth. In that spirit, the organization will honor local high school seniors through its “LIVE UNITED” Volunteer Scholarship Award. On behalf of a gener … (read more)

United Way campaign just shy of goal

MIDDLEBURY — Addison County residents and businesses are demonstrating their trademark generosity at a time when it’s most needed, according to managers of the United Way of Addison County’s (UWAC), whose latest annual fund drive continues to face the for … (read more)

United Way announces new board members

MIDDLEBURY — United Way of Addison County has announced the appointment of four new members to their Board of Directors: Maria Collette, Jon Crystal, Bill LaDue, and Shane Whaley. Maria Collette grew up in Massachusetts but moved to Vermont 23 years ago a … (read more)

United Way alters its fundraising strategy

MIDDLEBURY — The COVID-19 pandemic has temporarily changed the way companies and individuals interact and do business. But the United Way of Addison County (UWAC) officials hope the worldwide virus doesn’t change people’s longstanding generosity when it c … (read more)

United Way makes a push to meet increased needs

ADDISON COUNTY — The United Way of Addison County (UWAC) and four anonymous donors have launched a new fundraising push to help the county nonprofit and the agencies it supports aid those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.  UWAC Executive Director Hele … (read more)

Letter to the editor: United Way offers ways to care during coronavirus

Addison County residents, businesses, and nonprofit organizations seem to be changing daily. Social distancing is undoubtedly an appropriate measure to take in an effort to prevent/limit the spread of COVID-19. It has also resulted in many local businesse … (read more)

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