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RISE! is a POC, Black and Queer led grassroots organization working diligently against the violently oppressive actions of Police and ICE. We are working to provide aid to our members who come from communities affected by police brutality and ICE raids.

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I Am Vermont Too

I Am Vermont Too project shines a light on the experiences of POC across Vermont. The project is opportunity for reflection and dialogue for people who may unaware of their perpetuating racial stereotypes and harm. POC are invited to post photos.

Windham County Vermont NAACP

The Windham County Vermont Branch of the NAACP is dedicated to serving the needs and promoting the social, economic, political and inter-personal power of people of color and their allies living in our county. We hope you can be part of that mission too.

Rutland Area NAACP

The Rutland Area branch of the NAACP is dedicated to the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminating race-based discrimination in Vermont.

Stories

On-Farm Biodiesel Production

Roger Rainville’s dairy-turned-energy farm in Grand Isle County is a place where area dairy farmers, organic growers, and landowners have made biodiesel from their own locally-grown sunflower seeds.

Efficiency at a Dairy Processor

By consulting with Efficiency Vermont from the beginning, Commonwealth was able to make strategic choices that continue to benefit them today—and they haven’t stopped there. Though their facility is widely considered to be state of the art due to their extensive control systems and the latest in processing equipment, Commonwealth continues their pursuit of efficiency.

Cafeteria Cooking: A New Era In VT Schools

We all know that “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink.” Similarly, as any parent knows, you can put good, healthy food on kids’ lunch plates but that’s no guarantee they’ll actually eat it.

Hen of the Wood Serves Up Local

Hen of the Wood, so emblematic of the pastoral farm-to-table movement in Vermont, may go as far as a restaurant can to showcase the state’s bounty.