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NVBR's coat and blanet drive kicks off for 2008!
NVBR's annual coat and blanket drive is underway! Many youth and adults in our communities are unable to purchase the coats and blankets they need for warmth during Vermont's cold winters. NVBR's Community Service Committee challenges you and your firm to help us meet our goal of collecting gently used or new coats. You can drop your coats off at the following locations:
NVBR Office
202 Commerce Street
Williston
862-6407
Carol Audette
Lang McLaughry Spera
550 Hinesburg Road
South Burlington
864-0541
Louise Merriam
CB Hickok & Boardman
346 Shelburne Road
Burlington
863-1500
Jan Battaline
RE/Max North Professionals
875 Roosevelt Highway, #210
Colchester
655-3333
Lisa Gale Perry
Wiener & Gale, PC
3 Main Street, Suite 215
Burlington
863-1836
If you would like to be a coat collector in your office, contact NVBR at 862-6407 or by email.
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NVBR Supports The Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program
The Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program (VRRP) brings hope and opportunity to the lives of refugees and immigrants. VRRP works to defend human rights, promote self-sufficiency and education, and forge community partnerships through a full range of services and programs.
To learn more about the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program, click here.
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NVBR 2008 Community Service Projects
Committee On Temporary Shelter (COTS)
NVBR was a sponsor of the 19th annual COTS Walk in early May. The Committee On Temporary Shelter (COTS) provides emergency shelter, services, and housing for people who are without homes or who are marginally housed. NVBR members have also met several times since Spring to plant gardens at the COTS family shelter.
More on COTS
Rebuilding Together
Earlier this summer, NVBR members participated in building/re-construction projects sponsored by Rebuilding Together. Rebuilding Together is a national non-profit organization that helps repair the homes of low income, elderly or disabled individuals and families. The NVBR project was sponsored by Wells Fargo Home Mortgage.
More on Rebuilding Together
Susan G. Komen For the Cure
NVBR members and REALTORS® throughout Vermont participated in the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Manchester, VT in late July. The REALTOR® team raised more than $21,000 for the Susan. G. Komen Foundation, including funds raised at NVBR's silent auction in June. The Susan G. Komen Foundation works to provide funding for breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment.
More on Susan G. Komen For the Cure
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NVBR supports WARMTH program
The Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity provides much-needed fuel assistance through its WARMTH program. WARMTH helps low income families pay a portion of their fuel bills. NVBR made a $1,000 contribution in January to support this important community program. In addition, proceeds from a raffle of two $25 gas cards was sent to CVOEO to support the program. Thanks to the Vermont Federal Employee's Credit Union for donating the two gas cards, which were raffled at NVBR's February 21 membership meeting.
More about WARMTH
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Recycling cell phones to support a good cause
Thanks to all NVBR members who donated used cell phones to help support Women Helping Battered Women (WHBW). WHBW works to end domestic violence for women and children in our area.
More about Women Helping Battered Women
