Groundworks Collaborative

10/23/2026

Brattleboro knows how to make community interesting!

We’re excited to partner with The Trouble with Harry at the Latchis—an offbeat celebration of Hitchcock’s Vermont classic featuring local talent, a film screening, and community conversation.

Darn Tough has also generously donated socks to benefit Groundworks, with proceeds supporting our work to connect neighbors to food, safe shelter, housing resources, and pathways toward stability.

This is the kind of collaboration that makes Brattleboro vibrant—arts, businesses, nonprofits, and neighbors showing up for one another.

Come support the film, support Groundworks, and be part of everything happening in Brattleboro.

10/15/2026

Congratulations to Windham & Windsor Housing Trust on the groundbreaking at 72 Swan Pond Lane in West Brattleboro.

Groundworks Collaborative is proud to partner with WWHT at the Chalet through our permanent supportive housing program, connecting housing with the services and relationships that help people move toward greater stability.

From new affordable housing developments across Vermont to the opening of Hope’s House last month, we are seeing what collaboration, persistence, and shared purpose can make possible. No single project solves the housing challenge—but together, these efforts create real pathways to stability.

This is what building a thriving Brattleboro looks like: strong partnerships, coordinated action, and a community committed to expanding safe, stable housing for our neighbors.

10/14/2026

Sometimes, kindness shows up quietly—and in this case, it is woven into 200 beautifully knitted winter hats.

A generous community member recently dropped them off for the people we serve, each one colorful, handmade, and ready to provide a little extra warmth through a Vermont winter.

These thoughtful gifts are a reminder of the many ways our community shows up for one another, often without recognition or fanfare.

To the person behind this beautiful act of kindness: thank you for sharing your time, talent, and care with our community.

10/12/2026

10/10/2026

Join us tonight for the 23rd Annual Empty Bowls Dinner!

Tonight, Saturday, October 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Landmark College in Putney, the Empty Bowls Dinner will benefit Foodworks, Groundworks Collaborative’s free-choice grocery program serving individuals and families experiencing food insecurity throughout the region.

Guests purchase a ticket and choose a one-of-a-kind handmade bowl, crafted and donated by local potters, to take home. The evening features locally made soups, served with bread, cheese, and an apple.

The empty bowl you carry home is a reminder that food is a basic need, and that ensuring access to it is something a community can do together.

Tickets are available at the door. We accept cash or check only. Adult tickets are $35, youth tickets (ages 7-15) are $15, and children 6 and under are free. We hope you’ll join us!

10/08/2026

Southern Vermont’s Empty Bowls Dinner returns Oct. 10, serving local soups and supporting Foodworks with every ticket.

10/08/2026

Fresh-picked apples became homemade pies, thanks to a Permanent Supportive Housing resident who baked them from scratch and shared them with neighbors! Warm, delicious, and a sweet reminder of what generosity can create.

10/07/2026

With appreciation to Birchmore Builders the Leadership Sponsor of the Empty Bowls event to benefit Foodworks!

Thank you for standing with us to help ensure every neighbor has access to healthy, nutritious food. Their generosity and support make this work possible.

Buy tickets online at GroundworksVT.ORG.

10/03/2026

Community is built in the everyday moments we share.

Last week our permanent supportive housing site, residents and staff spent a beautiful day picking apples at Green Mountain Orchards. There was sunshine, laughter, and plenty of fresh fruit to go around!

Moments like these remind us that home is more than a roof overhead. It's connection, joy, and belonging.

We're so grateful for days that bring our community together.