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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:12:31 GMT--><rdf:RDF xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#" xmlns:rss="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:admin="http://webns.net/mvcb/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:cc="http://web.resource.org/cc/"><rss:channel rdf:about="http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/"><rss:title>Press Releases</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/</rss:link><rss:description></rss:description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><dc:date>2010-03-11T07:12:31Z</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.squarespace.com/">Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</admin:generatorAgent><rss:items><rdf:Seq><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2009/12/16/more-than-99000-awarded-for-the-arts.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2009/12/7/giving-in-vermont-reveals-value-and-challenges.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2009/11/16/135680-awarded-by-walter-cerf-fund.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2009/9/28/ben-rosalie-harris-receive-vcf-award.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2009/9/1/more-than-230000-awarded-to-vermont-nonprofits.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2009/6/8/286000-awarded-to-vermont-nonprofits.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2009/4/9/high-meadows-fund-hires-gaye-symington-as-executive-director.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2009/2/17/281000-in-basic-human-needs-grants-awarded.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2009/1/27/vermont-directory-of-nonprofit-consultants-launches.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2009/1/14/vcf-awards-50000-strategic-grant-to-cctv.html"/></rdf:Seq></rss:items></rss:channel><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2009/12/16/more-than-99000-awarded-for-the-arts.html"><rss:title>More than $99,000 Awarded for the Arts</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2009/12/16/more-than-99000-awarded-for-the-arts.html</rss:link><dc:creator>VCF Staff</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-12-16T21:37:03Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Vermont Arts Endowment Fund and the Concert Artists Fund, two component funds of the Vermont Community Foundation, announced that together they have awarded a total of $99,381 to 16 organizations and individuals across the state.]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2009/12/7/giving-in-vermont-reveals-value-and-challenges.html"><rss:title>“Giving in Vermont” Reveals Value and Challenges</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2009/12/7/giving-in-vermont-reveals-value-and-challenges.html</rss:link><dc:creator>VCF Staff</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-12-07T16:48:42Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[Giving in Vermont looks at the essential role charitable giving plays in our communities and the unique challenges nonprofit organizations face when trying to raise money in a rural state.]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2009/11/16/135680-awarded-by-walter-cerf-fund.html"><rss:title>$135,680 Awarded by Walter Cerf Fund</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2009/11/16/135680-awarded-by-walter-cerf-fund.html</rss:link><dc:creator>VCF Staff</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-11-16T19:37:17Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Walter Cerf Community Fund, a component fund of the Vermont Community Foundation, announced 2009 grant awards totaling $135,680 to 51 organizations.]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2009/9/28/ben-rosalie-harris-receive-vcf-award.html"><rss:title>Ben &amp; Rosalie Harris Receive VCF Award</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2009/9/28/ben-rosalie-harris-receive-vcf-award.html</rss:link><dc:creator>VCF Staff</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-09-29T00:06:46Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Vermont Community Foundation is proud to announce Ben and Rosalie Harris as the 2009 David G. Rahr Community Service Award recipients.]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2009/9/1/more-than-230000-awarded-to-vermont-nonprofits.html"><rss:title>More Than $230,000 Awarded to Vermont Nonprofits</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2009/9/1/more-than-230000-awarded-to-vermont-nonprofits.html</rss:link><dc:creator>VCF Staff</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-09-01T16:20:00Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[$232,074 was awarded to 61 organizations across the state as part of the Vermont Community Foundation’s 2009 Spring grant round, which made awards to organizations that support Basic Human Needs, Successful Communities, and Sustainable Communities.]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2009/6/8/286000-awarded-to-vermont-nonprofits.html"><rss:title>$286,000 Awarded To Vermont Nonprofits</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2009/6/8/286000-awarded-to-vermont-nonprofits.html</rss:link><dc:creator>VCF Staff</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-06-08T15:12:06Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[$286,480 was awarded to 40 organizations throughout the state as part of the Vermont Community Foundation’s Successful Communities grant round, which makes awards to organizations that support civic engagement; diversity and equity; and education.]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2009/4/9/high-meadows-fund-hires-gaye-symington-as-executive-director.html"><rss:title>High Meadows Fund Hires Gaye Symington As Executive Director</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2009/4/9/high-meadows-fund-hires-gaye-symington-as-executive-director.html</rss:link><dc:creator>VCF Staff</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-04-09T18:45:37Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Board of Directors of the High Meadows Fund has named Gaye Symington as its Executive Director. The Fund, a supporting foundation of the Vermont Community Foundation, has awarded grants since 2004 to improve the lives of Vermonters through a better environment.]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2009/2/17/281000-in-basic-human-needs-grants-awarded.html"><rss:title>$281,000 In Basic Human Needs Grants Awarded</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2009/2/17/281000-in-basic-human-needs-grants-awarded.html</rss:link><dc:creator>VCF Staff</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-02-17T22:16:10Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[More than $281,000 was awarded to 38 organizations across the state as part of the Vermont Community Foundation’s Basic Human Needs grant round, which makes awards to organizations that promote children, elderly, and family services; housing, food, and shelter; and health.]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2009/1/27/vermont-directory-of-nonprofit-consultants-launches.html"><rss:title>Vermont Directory of Nonprofit Consultants Launches</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2009/1/27/vermont-directory-of-nonprofit-consultants-launches.html</rss:link><dc:creator>VCF Staff</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-01-27T15:31:35Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Vermont Community Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of the Vermont Directory of Nonprofit Consultants, a free online directory for Vermont nonprofits.]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2009/1/14/vcf-awards-50000-strategic-grant-to-cctv.html"><rss:title>VCF Awards $50,000 Strategic Grant to CCTV</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2009/1/14/vcf-awards-50000-strategic-grant-to-cctv.html</rss:link><dc:creator>VCF Staff</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-01-14T18:59:22Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Vermont Community Foundation awarded a two-year, $50,000 grant to CCTV Center for Media & Democracy for CommonGoodVT.org, a two-year pilot network that aims to support Vermont’s nonprofit organizations to “do more with less” and generate social benefit for the people of the state.]]></content:encoded></rss:item></rdf:RDF>