Tag Archives: kids

Help Needed (7/14): Burlington

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Reality VC

With the debris left from Irene and debris from the 4th of July storm, this is bound to be a busy day of cleanup on Lake Champlain! Please check out the following from the Rozalia Project: Please join us Saturday, … Continue reading →

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Help 3 Families in Waterbury

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Reality VC

A teacher from Waterbury wrote to us to ask for help for three families in her classroom that were severely affected by the flood. These children have been given used toys and backpacks and other donations, but not all of … Continue reading →

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Donations Needed: Bethel

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Reality VC

Bethel is in dire need of shelves and folding tables to store donations at the Town Hall. Donations of bottled water are also needed. The schools sports equipment shed was washed down the river during Irene. They are in need … Continue reading →

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Boy Scout Troop in Need?

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Reality VC

There is a Boy Scout Troop looking to do a community service project after Irene. They would like to adopt a “brother troop” and help collect donations for a troop and its community. If you are a Troop Leader in … Continue reading →

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Help Needed: Warren (9/16-9/18)

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Reality VC

The Sugarbush Conference Center in Warren needs 6 volunteers to help sort clothing donations.  The Conference Center is located at the corner of Access Rd. & German Flats Rd. For more info & to RSVP, please call Mary @ 802-522-7761

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Help Needed: Waitsfield (9/17)

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Reality VC

American Flatbread on Lareau Rd., Rte. 100 in Waitsfield needs 20 people to assist with splitting and stacking firewood.  Bring work gloves and sturdy boots.  High school age kids welcome to help with stacking. For more information, contact George @ … Continue reading →

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Important: 3Squares Vermont Deadline

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Reality VC

IMPORTANT!  Time limit to replace benefits related to Irene is extended to Friday, September 23, 2011.  FNS has just approved an extension to allow us to continue to issue replacement benefits for households that lost food during Irene through the … Continue reading →

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Help Needed (Daily til 9/30): Rochester

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Reality VC

The White River Golf Course needs help cleaning up greens before the season ends. This includes greens cleanup, debris removal, silt removal and rock and gravel removal. Bring shovels, gloves and masks. A chainsaw or two would be helpful. Hours … Continue reading →

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Update: 3SquaresVT Replacement Benefits

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Reality VC

3SquaresVT Replacement Benefits Post-Irene Due to the power outages, flooding, and devastation in Vermont caused by Tropical Storm Irene, the Department for Children and Families(DCF) is able to provide REPLACEMENT BENEFITS to current 3SquaresVT participants who lost food due to the storm. … Continue reading →

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Resource: Helping Kids Cope

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Reality VC

Talking to Children about Natural Disasters  By David Fassler, M.D. Once again, parents and teachers are faced with the challenge of explaining a local natural disaster with children. Although these may be difficult conversations, they are also important.  There are … Continue reading →

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