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    A great night for local women

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    Easterseals VT launches “Donation Station” store in Burlington

    Recently our Easterseals Vermont staff turned some of their office space in Williston into “Donation Station.” This is a quiet, welcoming place where Easterseals VT clients can shop for free for items they need; everything from food and clothing to health and beauty products.

  • Jakobie, a youth who utilizes Easterseals VT's Post Permanency Services, prepares to go over the edge of the 11-story North Barre Manor building in Barre, VT.

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    Easterseals VT’s Over the Edge fundraising event was a great success!

    On Saturday, July 20, a crowd gathered around the North Barre Manor, one of the tallest buildings in the state, to watch 31 brave participants rappel for Vermont neighbors. Thanks to the contributions of sponsors, supporters, and participants, the event raised $22,000, benefiting Easterseals VT’s programs and services for children, youth, and families.

  • Photo of the Over the Edge and Easterseals NH & VT team on the Barre Manor roof.

    Press Release

    REACHING NEW HEIGHTS TO STRENGTHEN VERMONT FAMILIES

    On Saturday, July 20 a crowd gathered around the North Barre Manor, one of the tallest buildings in the state, to watch 31 brave participants rappel for Vermont neighbors. Over the Edge is Easterseals VT’s annual fundraising event, where participants raise a minimum of $1,000 in support of Easterseals VT’s programs and services.

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    Over the Edge

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    Compass Points the Way for a Brighter Future

    Dakota was first referred to Easterseals VT’s Compass program last summer by his advisor at Vermont Adult Learning when he stopped taking classes to pursue his high school diploma. Faced with an unstable living situation and no employment or identification, he needed extra support to achieve his goals.

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    Dozens rappel down Barre’s biggest building for a good cause

    The Over the Edge event has raised over $70,000 since it began in 2022 to help at risk youth and struggling families.

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    Easterseals VT: Building Strong Families and Resilient Youth

  • Picture of a hand written thank you letter.

    Stories

    Supporting Mattea

    Mattea was referred to Easterseals VT for Family Time Coaching three years ago. Exposure to domestic violence led to the Department for Children & Families (DCF) intervening and a kinship placement for her seven-year-old son, with his paternal aunt.