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GROUNDWORKS WAS VOTED THE BRATTLEBORO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S 2018 MEMBER OF THE YEAR
and was recognized at the Chamber's Annual Meeting on January 24th. A hearty congratulations to Groundworks' Staff and Board! This is a recognition of the hard work and dedication of everyone in the organization. It is also a validation of the work we’ve put into the merger and the growth of this organization to better serve the need in this community.
Pictured here from left to right are some members of Groundworks' Leadership Team: Jon Hoover, Business Manager; Karli Schrade, Day Shelter Coordinator; Libby Bennett, Development Director; Rhianna Kendrick, Director of Operations; Josh Davis, Executive Director; and Chamber President Tracey John.
"...Executive Director Josh Davis was also surprised at the honor, since his team was at the breakfast to accept a plaque honoring 40 years of operation since Morningside Shelter opened in 1979.
“This organization would not be who we are today without our staff,” said Davis, who was joined in the spotlight by Operations Director Rhianna Kendrick, Development Director Libby Bennett, Drop-In Center Coordinator Karli Schrade, and Business Manager Jon Hoover.
Davis said that the longevity of the organization “is a testament to two things on opposite ends of the spectrum — that I am fortunate to live and work in such a generous community that has supported the work that Morningside Shelter and, now, Groundworks has done for 40 years.”
At the same time, he said, he and his staff must do that work “year in and year out, and each year the need grows, and we try to meet the need every year.”
“It is very challenging to come back year after year and ask for more and to try to do more, but that is the state of the world that we’re in right now,” Davis said...."
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A HUGE THANKS to all of the many Meal Teams providing nightly meals for guests of our Seasonal Overflow Shelter!
Open since November 12th, the "SOS" is a busy place this winter. Sheltering as many as 36 individuals a night, the SOS has been at or near our 33-bed capacity for much of the winter thus far. We have not yet had to turn anyone away as we have been able to sleep some people on cots and couches when needed.
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SAVE THE DATE!
CAMP FOR A COMMON CAUSE is MAY 17—18, 2019
Camp for a Common Cause is Groundworks' annual fund- and awareness-raising, community campout on the Brattleboro Common. This family-friendly event features food, live music, and the opportunity to camp overnight in solidarity with our neighbors who are without shelter once the Seasonal Overflow Shelter closes in the spring. Watch our website for registration information in March and join us for our 7th annual Camp for a Common Cause on Friday, May 17th!
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In the month of January, Groundworks Food Shelf served 224 households with a total of 1,646 visits for supplemental and emergency food.
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Our greatest needs for the Food Shelf this month:
- Peanut Butter & Jelly
- Canned Proteins (chicken, tuna, etc.)
- Boxed Meal Kits
- Eggs
- Cheese
- Milk
- Can Openers
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We have a mom and her two children about to move out of Groundworks Shelter and into their own apartment this week!
This family needs everything to start a home for a family of three. If you have beds, a couch or futon, dressers, dishes, silverware, pots & pans, a crockpot, kitchen table & chairs, bedding, lamps, towels, etc. that you're able to donate for this family, please contact Jes Stolpp, Groundworks Shelter Case Manager at jstolpp@GroundworksVT.org or 802-257-0066 x1107 to arrange the donation. THANK YOU!!
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"I've never seen anyone have a bad day here,"
says Joe of Great River Terrace.
Great River Terrace is the permanent supportive housing collaboration that opened this past summer on the site of the old Lamplighter Inn on Putney Road in Brattleboro. The program offers 22 brand new units of housing to individuals and couples who have been without housing the longest in our community. As of now, all of the units are filled and all of the original tenants are still successfully housed in their apartments!
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Each of our programs has been keeping a wish list of items we wish we could provide to our clients. Here's a list for each program and a contact person if you would like to donate:
GROUNDWORKS SHELTER
(contact Vince: vgonzalez@GroundworksVT.org or text/call 802.870.0282):
- Bowls, Cups, Forks, Towels, Toiletries, Brand-New Pillows
THE SEASONAL OVERFLOW SHELTER
(contact Laura: lchapman@GroundworksVT.org or text/call 802.490.3935):
- Cold Medicines, Laundry Detergent, Ground Coffee, Nail Clippers, Ibuprofen, Socks, Mens' Underwear, Deodorant, Disposable Razors, Shampoo & Conditioner, Shaving Cream, Antacids, Hot Cocoa, Paper Cups & Plates, Ear Thermometer, Melatonin
THE DAY SHELTER / GROUNDWORKS DROP-IN CENTER
(contact the Resource Coordinator on duty at 802.257.5415 or drop off Monday—Friday between 7am and 5pm at 60 South Main Street, Brattleboro):
- Laundry Detergent, Ground Coffee, Sugar, Toiletries
CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
(contact Heather: hfrancisco@GroundworksVT.org):
- Diapers in size 4 and size 5, Baby Wipes, Laundry Detergent
GREAT RIVER TERRACE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
(contact Alexis: ahusson@GroundworksVT.org or call/text 802.490.6777):
- Toilet Paper, Dish Soap, Paper Towels, Sponges, Spray Cleaners, HE Laundry Detergent, Small Furniture Items (i.e. bedside tables, coffee tables, etc.), Decorative Housewares (area rugs, artwork, curtains), Diapers in sizes Newborn, 1 & 2, Baby Wipes, Gas Cards, Laundromat Cards
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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