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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.5.4 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:53:55 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>2009-07-04T02:53:55Z</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.squarespace.com/">Squarespace Site Server v5.5.4 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</admin:generatorAgent><rss:items><rdf:Seq><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:li rdf:resource="http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2008/12/12/vermont-community-foundation-hires-stuart-comstock-gay-as-pr.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2008/11/21/permanent-fund-receives-award.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2008/11/21/charles-w-boren-fund-awards-100000.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2008/10/16/283000-awarded-for-sustainable-communities.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2008/9/23/walter-cerf-community-fund-awards-152950.html"/></rdf:Seq></rss:items></rss:channel><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><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2008/12/12/vermont-community-foundation-hires-stuart-comstock-gay-as-pr.html"><rss:title>Vermont Community Foundation Hires Stuart Comstock-Gay as President &amp; CEO</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2008/12/12/vermont-community-foundation-hires-stuart-comstock-gay-as-pr.html</rss:link><dc:creator>VCF Staff</dc:creator><dc:date>2008-12-12T18:43:57Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[The board of the Vermont Community Foundation announced that Stuart Comstock-Gay has been named the next President & CEO. Comstock-Gay comes to the Foundation with more than 20 years of experience in building the capacity, reach, and impact of institutions dedicated to bringing people together in the pursuit of community-minded goals.]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2008/11/21/permanent-fund-receives-award.html"><rss:title>Permanent Fund Receives Award</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2008/11/21/permanent-fund-receives-award.html</rss:link><dc:creator>VCF Staff</dc:creator><dc:date>2008-11-21T19:53:59Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Permanent Fund for the Well-Being of Vermont Children received a 2008 Agency of Human Services Secretary’s Community Award.]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2008/11/21/charles-w-boren-fund-awards-100000.html"><rss:title>Charles W. Boren Fund Awards $100,000</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2008/11/21/charles-w-boren-fund-awards-100000.html</rss:link><dc:creator>VCF Staff</dc:creator><dc:date>2008-11-21T19:03:51Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[West Central Behavioral Health has been awarded $100,000 by the Vermont Community Foundation from the Charles W. Boren Fund. These funds will be disbursed beginning in 2009.]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2008/10/16/283000-awarded-for-sustainable-communities.html"><rss:title>$283,000 Awarded for Sustainable Communities</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2008/10/16/283000-awarded-for-sustainable-communities.html</rss:link><dc:creator>VCF Staff</dc:creator><dc:date>2008-10-16T20:25:23Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[More than $283,000 was awarded to 46 organizations across the state as part of the Foundation’s Sustainable Communities grant round.]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2008/9/23/walter-cerf-community-fund-awards-152950.html"><rss:title>Walter Cerf Community Fund Awards $152,950</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.vermontcf.org/press-releases/2008/9/23/walter-cerf-community-fund-awards-152950.html</rss:link><dc:creator>VCF Staff</dc:creator><dc:date>2008-09-23T20:53:01Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Walter Cerf Community Fund, a component fund of the Vermont Community Foundation, announced 2008 grant awards totaling $152,950 to 54 organizations.]]></content:encoded></rss:item></rdf:RDF>