VCF in the News

Tenants fill church with good works

VCF Staff — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:18:35 +0000

The Vermont Community Foundation gave a $6,000 grant to the first Baptist Church in Bennington for the development of a newly collaborative model that works with nonprofits to provide basic human needs.

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Foundation President to Speak at Commencement

VCF Staff — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:41:54 +0000

Vermont Community Foundation President & CEO Stuart Comstock-Gay has been named the speaker for the College of St. Joseph 2010 Graduation Ceremony to be held on May 9, 2010.

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Locals open hearts, wallets for Haiti

VCF Staff — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:51:53 +0000

Addison Independent, January 21, 2010

Addison County residents join together to assist the victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti. The article describes humanitarian efforts throughout the community, from Middlebury College to local churches and at the Vermont Community Foundation.

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VPR Classical Campaign for Addison County a Success

VCF Staff — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:15:02 +0000

VPR, January 11, 2010

With a challenge gift from the Vermont Community Foundation, Vermont Public Radio has successfully completed its capital campaign to build a full-power transmitter in Addison County. The new signal at 90.1 FM will broadcast Vermont Public Radio’s 24-hour classical music service to a population of more than 83,000.

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Vermont's Next Generation of Philanthropists

VCF Staff — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:47:50 +0000

Seven Days, December 29, 2009

The Foundation's recent report, Giving In Vermont, is noted in an article discussing the ways that different generations approach their charitable giving.

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A VPR Story on Vermont Giving

VCF Staff — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:03:08 +0000

VPR, December 29, 2009

A new report puts Vermont near the bottom in the nation when it comes to the number of dollars donated per capita. And yet, the tough economy is also showing a surprising silver lining.

VPR's Charlotte Albright explains.

Report on Charitable Giving in Vermont

VCF Staff — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:59:45 +0000

Denton Publications, December 23, 2009
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Crossing the Philanthropic Divide

VCF Staff — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:29:48 +0000

Valley News, December 24, 2009

Using information from the Foundation's recent report, Giving In Vermont, this editorial makes the case for giving to local charities.

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Be Generous in This Giving Season

VCF Staff — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:18:09 +0000

Brattleboro Reformer, December 20, 2009

VCF President & CEO Stuart Comstock-Gay shares some thoughts on charitable giving and the Foundation's new report, Giving in Vermont.

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VPR Donors Meet Foundation Challenge Grant

VCF Staff — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:02:58 +0000

The Vermont Public Radio Blog, December 17, 2009

The VPR Classical Campaign for Addison County has successfully met its goal of $346,000 in gifts. Several gifts came in recently that helped VPR match a $10,000 Vermont Community Foundation challenge grant.

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