Green Mountain United Way

10/26/2026

The annual VtSHARES fundraising campaign starts today! It's that time of year when State of Vermont employees can make a one-time or simple payroll deduction to the nonprofit of their choice! Green Mountain United Way is proud to partner with the State of Vermont on the administration of this long-time program, now in its 50th year! Together, state employees have raised more than $11.5 million for hundreds of our state's nonprofits!

If you would like to participate, please see your department's campaign ambassador. Donations will be accepted through Monday November 9, 2026.

Thank you to all of the nonprofits, organizers, and donors for being part of VtSHARES!

10/21/2026

Taking care of each other and lending a helping hand to our neighbors is what it's all about! Thank you everyone for your hard work!

10/19/2026

If you've seen recent news coverage about changes to Medicaid, you may be anxious. But did you know that a coalition of local nonprofits, including Green Mountain United Way, is partnering with the state to help Vermonters keep and access health care and food assistance?

You don't have to figure this out alone. Dial 211 to get connected with a benefit assister in your community.

Our friends at Hunger Free Vermont talked yesterday with WAMC Northeast Public Radio about what's at stake and how we are working together to support Vermonters. (Read/listen to story here: https://lnkd.in/ggpZNEYZ)

10/17/2026

We are incredibly proud to provide this vital workforce program. Want to learn more? https://www.gmunitedway.org/working-bridges

NORTHWEST VERMONT — Twenty years after its launch, Working Bridges is still helping Vermonters gain the financial literacy skills needed to make their dreams a reality.

10/15/2026

KEEP Financial Coaching is back for its 10th year!

Are you a client-facing professional who sees firsthand how financial insecurity and crisis can create barriers for the people you serve? This 4-part VIRTUAL training series is for you!

Join us beginning October 19 for GMUW's KEEP Financial Coaching training and gain practical, real-world strategies to help clients build financial stability.

You’ll learn how to support clients through financial challenges and explore the behavioral economics behind recurring financial patterns—and why understanding the why can be as important as knowing the what.

✨ Build your financial coaching toolkit.
✨ Better understand the behaviors and barriers affecting financial wellbeing.
✨ Gain practical strategies you can put to work right away.

Whether you’re navigating these conversations every day or looking to strengthen your approach, KEEP can help you turn financial stress into an opportunity for greater stability and wellbeing.

📅 Launching October 19 — join us for this virtual 4-part series!

10/08/2026

We are here for you.

❄Need help heating your home this winter? Assistance is available for eligible Vermonters to help with heating and electric bills, weatherize homes, and repair or replace furnaces and fuel tanks.

📞 Dial 211 or text your zip code to 898211.

Don't wait to apply. Get started today, and please share with your neighbors.



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10/05/2026

We are here for you.

Do you have questions about Medicaid or 3SquaresVT?

Don't worry — support is available! Just dial 211 or visit vermont211.org.

09/30/2026

You’ve likely heard about changes to Medicaid and 3SquaresVT and may be wondering how you or your employees will be impacted.

The good news is that you don’t have to figure it out alone. United Way’s Working Bridges program is partnering with a coalition of community organizations to help Vermonters keep and access the benefits and resources they need for health, food security, and financial stability.

Community-Based Benefit Assistance is Available

LEARN MORE in the week's Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) newsletter and on our website at:

www.gmunitedway.org/benefit-assistance

09/29/2026

Slots are filling up! Don't miss this opportunity to join this pivotal training as we welcome in our 10th year of offering KEEP!

Registration is Now Open for our Fall Session of KEEP Financial Coaching!

Have you always wanted to help people? Are you interested in being a Financial Coach?

Financial coaching helps clients learn to set and achieve their financial goals, our our upcoming KEEP Financial Coaching gives you the skills and certificate to help them get there! This certification is great for educators, program managers, youth advocates, shelter managers and staff, banking and insurance professionals, and so many more.

Registration is now open for the Fall session, beginning on October 19. We can't wait to see you there!

More Info and Registration at www.gmunitedway.org/keep

09/25/2026

Every action counts.

🚌🎉 Help Us Fill the Bus for Local Neighbors! 🎉🚌

As part of Tri-Valley Transit's 50th anniversary celebration, we're inviting the community to help us support neighbors experiencing food insecurity.

Join us on Saturday, October 3, from 12 to 2:30 p.m. during the Fall Festival and help us reach our goal of filling a bus with food donations for the Just Basics Community Market (formerly the Montpelier Food Pantry).

📍 Taylor Street, in front of the Montpelier Transit Center

Suggested donation items:

✅ Microwaveable meals
✅ Juice, tea, and coffee
✅ Packaged snacks
✅ Peanut butter and jelly
✅ Canned soup
✅ Personal hygiene products
✅ Pet food

Every donation, big or small, helps support local families and individuals in need.

Please note: The Montpelier Transit Center will be closed during the event, and restroom facilities will not be available.