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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Since this June, the BDCC has continued to expand our commitment to ensuring the workplaces, communities, and economies we're supporting are equitable, inclusive, and thriving for all. As COVID brings…