BDCC Adopts Vermont “Declaration of Inclusion”
The BDCC Board of Trustees has adopted the Vermont Declaration of Inclusion, joining a grassroots effort to reinforce the message that Vermont is a safe and welcoming place for all.…
Vermont Community Foundation Urges Support for Afghan Refugees
The Vermont Community Foundation issued a report for Vermonters who want to direct their charitable giving to supporting newcomers. VCF highlights the need for help with transportation, housing and legal…
Local Employers Creating “Welcoming Workplaces”
In February the BDCC hosted a two-part “Welcoming Workplaces” training on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Sixteen Windham Region employers took part in the two-part workshop delivered by nuwave Equity, recently…
Vermont provides $2.32M to expand Working Communities Challenge
Funding will double number of community teams tackling local challenges through WCC program By Mike Woeste Vermont has committed $2.32 million to expand the Working Communities Challenge and double the…
New Vermonters in the Workplace Webinar for Employers
On January 24th, the BDCC hosted a "New Vermonters in the Workplace" webinar. This meeting covered the legal and logistical considerations for hiring, supporting, and retaining New Vermonters. Watch the…
SIT Welcoming Afghans to Brattleboro Campus
By WCAX News Team Published: Jan. 13, 2022 at 4:38 PM EST|Updated: 21 hours ago For video and full article visit: https://www.wcax.com/2022/01/13/refugee-group-welcoming-afghans-southern-vermont/ BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) Several organizations have partnered to welcome and…
Reblog: Brattleboro refugee resettlement proposal sparks interest, questions
As a part of the Welcoming Communities initiative, the BDCC has been on the forefront of welcoming the Ethiopian Community Development Council to Brattleboro as they explore refugee resettlement in…
Reblog: Refugee resettlement program welcomed to Brattleboro family
As a part of the Welcoming Communities initiative, the BDCC has been on the forefront of welcoming the Ethiopian Community Development Council to Brattleboro as they explore refugee resettlement in…
Landlords Summit Focuses on Helping Tenants and Creating New Units
In late July the regional Housing Coalition put on a "Landlords Summit" to help spread the word about programs designed to prevent evictions by providing rent and mortgage relief. The…
Guest Blog: This is Good For All of Us
A review of the New to Vermont Lunch Series: New American to New Vermonter session at the Southern Vermont Economy Summit Interview with Mary Gannon, Ed.D., Strategies for Creating Just…