2007 Spring McCarty Grants
Arlington Food Shelf
The mission is to help those people who fall
between the cracks of existing programs and those who
are temporarily in need of assistance. In the spring of
2007, the Stratton Foundation made a grant to provide
food to meet on going needs of Arlington Food Shelf clients.
The Food Shelf serves between 175-200 people per month.
Jack
Gunther, President
Arlington Food Shelf
P.O. Box 723
Arlington, VT 05250
802-375-6328
jackgun@yahoo.com
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Bart
Ruggiere Adaptive Sports – The only limits that
anyone has are the limits they set themselves.
The purpose of the program is to enable individuals
with cognitive or physical disabilities the opportunity
to enjoy sports with their families.
The
Stratton Foundation contributed funds to support summer
activities such as hiking. The grant helped purchase proper
attire, backpacks and hiking boots, making it safer and
easier to enjoy some of the summer sports. A total of
24-30 people participate.
Joe
Hurley, Director
Bart Ruggiere Adaptive Sports
P.O. Box 2232
Manchester Center, VT 05255
802-824-5522
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Carlos
Otis Stratton Mt. Clinic
The clinic provides general and emergency medical and
orthopedic care to the Stratton community locals and visitors
alike, during the winter ski season.
During
the spring of 2007, the Stratton Foundation provided funding
to help purchase a new stretcher that is used by both
the Ski Patrol/First Aid and the Clinic for transport
and actual ‘treatment/exam tables.’
“We
thank the Stratton Foundation for you generosity in the
past, both for stretchers and the new AED DefibrillatorEKG/Pacer,
which as put to very good use during the winter of 2007.”
Mary Beth Hand, spring 2007
Mary
Beth Hand, RN, Executive Director
Carlos Otis Stratton Mt. Clinic
P.O. Box 617
Stratton Mountain, VT 05155
802-297-2300
cosmcvt@comcast.net
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Champion
Fire Company
Champion Fire Company fights fires, responds to rescue
calls and hazardous materials incidents, and provides
public fire and safety education. The Stratton Foundation
made a grant to help the company purchase six streamlight
survivor LED personal flashlights, on 2 ½”
gated outlets, and two 2 ½” female to 1 ½”
male adapters. The grant enabled all firefighters to be
equipped with the flashlights enabling their hands to
be free to perform other tasks in an emergency.
“We
are an all-volunteer organization. The help we receive
from our fundraising efforts enables us to provide the
equipment needed to perform our duties as firefighters.
Having modern technology allows us to do our job effectively,
efficiently, and in a timely manner giving us more time
to spend on training and recruiting more members.”
George Lang
George
Lang, Fire Chief
Champion Fire Company
P.O. Box 5
South Londonderry, VT 05155
802-824-3242
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Community
Food Cupboard
The mission of the Community Food Cupboard is to provide
healthful groceries to low income families in the Northshire
area.
The
Stratton Foundation provided a grant for the purchase
of one hundred dozen eggs for six months to provide families
in need with a fresh, versatile source of protein. Approximately
600 people benefit from this project.
“The
generous grant allowed us to provide eggs to families
in need. This program is helping to provide good nutrition
to families whose economic situations often force them
to make unhealthy food choices. “ Martha Carey
Martha
Carey, Administrator
Community Food Cupboard
P.O. Box 864
Manchester Center, VT 05255
802-362-0057
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Flood
Brook Student Activities Cooperative
The FBSAC is a not-for-profit organization that raises
funds through fundraising events, donations, grants, and
bequests and uses them to support educational and cultural
activities and programs at the Flood Brook Union School
that otherwise would not be funded by taxes through the
general school budget.
The
Stratton Foundation made a grant in the spring of 2007
in support of the Vermont History and Environmental Studies
Project, providing students with a varied learning experience
in the area of local and Vermont State history and its
native environment. Over two hundred students in grades
K – 3 participated. Field trips included visits
to the Grafton Museum, Billings Farm, Vermont State House,
Hildene, White Rocks Geology, and the History Institute.
Grant
Braddish and Colleen Bunker, Co-Chairs
Margueritte Knight, Board Member and Grant Writer
Flood Brook Student Activities
P.O. Box 547
Londonderry, VT 05148
astraeaxii@hotmail.com
802-824-6811
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Grace
Cottage Foundation
Grace Cottage Foundation raises funds for the Grace Cottage
Hospital – a twenty-four hour, nineteen-bed hospital
– located 20 minutes from Bondville, at the junction
of Rt. 30 and Rt. 35 in Townshend.
The
Stratton Foundation grant made it possible for the hospital
to acquire an adult emergency cart. The cart holds all
the equipment needed when an adult in the Emergency Department
is in a critical healthcare situation. The hospital served
439 patients in FY 2006.
Mary
Gyori, Director of Development
Grace Cottage Foundation
P.O. Box 1
Townshend, VT 05353
802-365-9109
info@gracecottage.org
www.gracecottage.org
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Jamaica
Memorial Library
Jamaica Memorial Library provides literacy enrichment
opportunities to all members of the community. Through
programs such as, Adult Learning Program and the Summer
Reading Camp, the goal, in addition to providing a resource
and reference facility is to create a place to nurture
community awareness.
In
the spring of 2007, the Stratton Foundation made a grant
in support of the summer reading camp. The weeklong camp,
offered free of charge, follows the statewide library
theme. The camp used books that challenged each participant’s
comprehension and sense of logic. The objective was to
connect a fun activity with reading, making reading more
exciting.
Jennifer
Dorta-Duque, Chair of Trustees
Jamaica Memorial Library
P.O. Box 266
17 Depot Street
Jamaica, VT 05343
802-874-4140
jamaicapl@vals.state.vt.us
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Manchester
Health Services
Manchester Health Services, a non-profit Medicare and
Medicaid certified home health agency, provides home care
services, including nursing, home health aide/homemaker,
and physical, occupational, and speech therapy, to patients
in Manchester, Arlington, Sandgate, and Sunderland.
The
Stratton Foundation contributed funds to help purchase
an adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) manikin,
a DVD player, and the instructor’s package for Basic
Life Support for Health Care Providers and for Family
and Friends. A staff of twenty-eight will receive training.
Barbara
Keough, Executive Director
Manchester Health Services
P.O. Box 1224
Manchester Center, VT 05255
802-362-2126
mhsinc@sover.net
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Mark
Skinner Library
The Mark Skinner Library serves the residents of Manchester
and the surrounding communities through lending books,
tapes, CD’s, videos, periodicals; offering free
public Internet access; programs for all ages, story times
for children, and an extensive Vermont collection.
The
Stratton Foundation made a grant in the spring of 2007
enabling the library to purchase complete sets of titles
nominated for the three Vermont Children’s Book
Awards, as well as the national children’s book
award winners for the current year. The books are available
free of charge to Manchester residents and library members.
“Your
past generosity has enabled us to expand and enhance library
services to our community in a variety of ways.”
Jan Ketterer, and Janet Kleinberg, March 2, 2007
Jan
Ketterer, Youth Services Librarian
Janet Kleinberg, Youth Services Librarian
Mark Skinner Library
48 West Road
P.O. Box 438
Manchester, VT 05254
802-362-2607
info@markskinnerlibrary.org
www.markskinnerlibrary.org
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The
Mountain School at Winhall
The Mountain School at Winhall is a pre-kindergarten through
8th grade state approved independent school serving students
from Londonderry, Jamaica, Winhall, Stratton and neighboring
communities in the areas of academics, arts, and athletics.
The
Stratton Foundation provided some funding for “The
Holocaust Project,” a social and emotional development
project, integrated with both historical and modern occurrences,
aimed at teaching students and families the importance
of acceptance, diversity and tolerance. The project will
serve sixty-four Pre-K-8 students, 15 staff members, and
forty-four school families.
“Stratton
Foundation grants have made a very real difference, assisting
us in reaching our goals of educational excellence, art
and technology integration, and a local/national/global
approach. We rely on like-minded individuals, businesses,
and foundations like the Stratton Foundation, to support
our mission to educate young people to be productive citizens
and employees. Your giving has and will make a difference,
both today and tomorrow.” Daren Houck
Daren
Houck, Head of School
The Mountain School at Winhall
9 School Street
Bondville, VT 05340
www.themountainschool.org
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Rutland
Area Visiting Nurses Association & Hospice
Our hospice program serves Rutland Count and many towns,
including Danby, Dorset, and Manchester, providing quality,
multidisciplinary care to terminally ill people and bereavement
services to hospice family and to the broader community.
The
Stratton Foundation made a grant to sponsor a grief support
workshop, Healing Hearts, for elementary and high school
youth (ages 8-16) in the Dorset/Manchester area who have
suffered the loss of a loved one through either death
or divorce.
“We
recognize the need for everyone to have the opportunity
and support to express their grief, to better understand
it, and to learn how to manage it and grow from it. When
these needs are met, the potential risks of anxiety and
depression, and substance abuse diminish.” Patricia
Noll
Patricial
Noll, Bereavement & Spiritual Care Coordinator
Rutland Area Visiting Nurses Association & Hospital
P. O. Box 787
Rutland, VT 05701
802-775-0568
daylily@sover.net
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Southern
Vermont Soccer Club
Started in 2000, SVS is a local soccer club that encourages
soccer skills at the youth level, as a sport for all to
enjoy. Today the program has 11 teams with 130 boys and
girls, ages 8 – 16 coming from Arlington, Danby,
Dorset, Landgrove, Londonderry, Manchester, Peru, Shaftsbury,
South Londonderry, Weston, and Winhall.
In
the spring of 2007, the Stratton Foundation made a grant
to make it possible for all children, regardless of their
family’s financial situation, to have the opportunity
to play soccer and increase their skills. The funds enabled
five children who otherwise would not have been able to
participate, to play on teams.
Coletete
Cifor, Treasurer and Founding Board Member
Southern Vermont Soccer Club
P.O. Box 433
Manchester, VT 05254
802-362-0982
Cif4@aol.com
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Stratton
Mountain Volunteer Fire Company
The Volunteer Fire Company is the first response to fire,
vehicle accident, dangerous gas, hazardous substance spills,
DART landing zone security, and other emergencies.
The
Stratton Foundation made a grant so the department could
purchase two 2 ½” gate valves and one Knox
key release unit for the utility truck. This utility truck
is often the first truck to arrive at the scene and this
Knox box key release unit gives first responders quick
access to the structure and thus increases the chance
of avoiding injury or loss of life. The two gate valves
enable first responders to prepare a hydrant for immediate
hook-up when the pumper arrives. The company serves Stratton
Mountain and the surrounding towns.
“The
Stratton Foundation has a unique grasp of the need to
support local fire departments, improving the security
for all home owners. Our department is a small volunteer
group that like many in the area has been affected by
the restrictive town budgets. Through the Foundation’s
fund raising efforts and long-term commitments, we are
better prepared to serve our town.” John Waite
John
Waite, President
Matt Underwood, Chief
Stratton Mountain Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.
5 Brazier’s Way
Stratton Mountain, VT 05155
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The
Collaborative
The Collaborative promotes the development of a healthy,
involved community supporting substance free youth in
a caring environment.
The
Stratton Foundation made a grant in the spring of 2007
in support of the Community Garden and Apple Tree Revitalization
Project on the Flood Brook Union School grounds. The Community
Garden Project is an intergenerational project that brings
the community together to work on all aspects of gardening.
The project involved seventy-five youths and adults and
promoted volunteerism, service, nutrition, healthy physical
activities, education, and outreach.
Photo of youth at work with board member, Cal Low.
Jennifer
Flannery, Director
The Collaborative
P.O. Box 32
South Londonderry, VT 05155
802-824-4200
fbcc@sover.net
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Vermont
Reading Partners
Vermont Reading Partners – uses volunteers to provide
free and confidential tutoring services that will enable
adults and families to achieve personal goals through
increased literacy skills. Founded in 1999, the program
now includes eight elementary schools.
The
Stratton Foundation contributed funds to assist in the
purchase of “Easy Reader Series Books.” Each
of the tutors were supplied with new Level 1,2,3,and 4
Easy Rider books for emerging readers in grades 1-6. The
number of readers ranges from 22 to 30 each year.
June
Gutbier, Program Coordinator
Vermont Reading Partners
P.O. Box 72
Manchester, VT 05254
Vrp2323@sover.net
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Visiting
Nurse Association of South Eastern Vermont
The Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice of Vermont
assure that every resident can receive needed medical
and physical care at home. VNA and Hospice cares for more
than 5,000 people in their homes each year. The service
area includes 20% of the population of Vermont, covering
30% of the state’s geography and 16 towns in Grafton
and Sullivan counties in New Hampshire.
“We would like to extend our deepest thanks for
the award in support of our ‘Safe Steps Fall Prevention
Program.’ Since January 2007, we have conducted
over 260 home safety visits benefiting over 400 people
throughout the region. In the Stratton Mountain area,
we conducted 25 home safety visits, benefiting 34 people.
As a direct result of the Stratton Foundation grant, we
were able to provide safety equipment including; adjustable
bath/shower seat (8), swiveling back scrubbers (6), walker
trays (5), power failure lights (20), utility pulls (16)
26” reachers (10) chrome grab bars (5), and elevated
toilet seats (3). Our clients learned to recognize what
constitutes a home safety risk. By continuing to work
together, we will help our neighbors, friends, and even
family, remain as independent as possible in their own
homes and communities.” Jan Styker, Development/Community
Relations, December 31, 2007
Jessica
Beran, Special Projects & Grants Manager
Visiting Nurse Assoc of SE Vermont
38 Pleasant Street
Springfield, VT 05156
800-858-1696
jberan@vnanh.org
www.vnahospicevtnh.org
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Vermont
Youth Conservation Corps
The Vermont Youth Conservation Corps brings together Vermont’s
human and natural resources – small teams of young
adults under adult leadership undertake priority conservation
projects, each designed to conserve public lands, provide
environmental education. Projects, such as watershed restoration,
trail maintenance, and parks management are completed.
In
the spring of 2007, the Stratton Foundation made a grant
to support a conservation project in Danby, Dorset, and
Manchester. Staff began planning process with project
research, site visits, and meeting the project sponsor
and benefactors during the summer of 2007. The project
will commence in the summer of 2008 and will teach young
people about the environment while developing teamwork,
leadership, and personal responsibility. Sixteen Corps
Members and four adult leaders will be directly involved,
but many thousands of Vermont residents and visitors will
benefit from the project.
Click on E-Newsletter
to read about the project and to read an article about our support.
“As
this past year was our first McCarty Grant, we are very
excited to have forged this new partnership between our
organizations. The Stratton Foundation Board is very much
in tune with the needs of their area, especially in the
fields of youth programs, protecting the environment and
promoting sustainable natural resources.” Patrick
Kell
Patrick
Kell, Development Manager
Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
1949 East Main Street
Richmond, VT 05477
Patrick@vycc.org
802-434-3969
www.vycc.org
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Wardsboro
Senior Bus
The bus provides transportation for seniors and handicapped
persons to shop. The West Baptist Church organizes the
bus, known as the Betty Boop Senior Bus,
The
Stratton Foundation made a grant in the spring of 2007
for to support the operation and maintenance of the bus.
Up to twenty-six people use the bus three times a month.
Betty
Parsons, President
West Wardsboro Baptist Church
P. O. Box 187
West Wardsboro, VT 05360
802-896-6010
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West
River Sports Association
The West River Sports Association exists for the promotion
of physical and intellectual development of our area’s
youth, and in pursuit of that objective, offers programs
in soccer and cross-country skiing.
The
Stratton Foundation made a grant that assisted with the
purchase of ten sets of Nordic ski equipment (skis, boots,
bindings, and poles) so that children, regardless of their
financial situation, would have the opportunity to participate.
Initially, it was anticipated that ten to fifteen children
would participate and that this number would increase.
Martha
Cowles, Treasurer, Board of Directors
West River Sports Association
P.O. Box 685
Londonderry, VT 05148
802-824-3865
chwrsa@comcast.net
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Weston
Volunteer Fire Department
The
Weston Volunteer Fire Department provides fire protection
for Town of Weston and supports mutual aid for the Tri-Mountain
and Connecticut River Valley Association. The Weston Volunteer
Fire Department serves over 2,500 residents in Weston
and the surrounding towns.
In
the spring of 2007, the Stratton Foundation agreed to
provide some of the funds needed to purchase a hose for
a new fire engine.
Weston
Volunteer Fire Department
Chief David E. Griswold
P.O. Box 52
Weston, VT 05161
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Windham
Town Library
The library, a resource for reference materials and lending
books, promotes activities through a book club, adult
hobby classes (knitting, weaving, quilting, etc.) and
serves as a town gathering place. All library activities
are on an all-volunteer basis.
In
the spring of 2007, the Stratton Foundation made a grant
to help with the purchase of software to standardize card
catalogue access to all Vermont libraries making it possible
to borrow and lend books to all Vermont libraries. The
grant also helped with the purchase of a DVD projector
and screen, facilitating classes, computer instruction,
and presentations.
“In
essence, these funds and the items they would purchase,
further our mission to make the Windham Library the gathering
place that we all want and need in our small community.”
Ann
Garret and Beverly Carmichael
Windham Town Library
5976 Windham Hill Road
Windham, VT 05359
802-875-2244
windlib@vermontel.net
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Windham
Volunteer Fire Company
W.V.F.C. is a small town emergency response unit –
providing fire control, rescue, and natural disaster relief
for the community.
In
the spring of 2007, the Stratton Foundation made a grant
to assist with the purchase of some mechanic’s tools
so department members could care for and repair their
equipment, making things safer and saving time and money.
Nathan
Boynton, President
Windham Volunteer Fire Company
290 White Road
North Windham, VT 05143
802-874-7253
Ngb123@sover.net
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Zion
Preschool
Zion Preschool serves the needs of preschool children
in the towns of Arlington, Dorset, Manchester, Pawlet,
Rupert, and Sunderland.
In
the spring of 2007, the Stratton Foundation made a grant
to help secure the services of Alexandra Langstaff’s
Hullabaloo program as well as Siri Allison, Professional
Storyteller, in order to build student’s self-esteem
and confidence through music, movement, and drama. Approximately
thirty-two children benefited from this enrichment program.
Cindy
Granger, Parent and Board Member
Zion Preschool
P.O. Box 717
Manchester, VT 05255
802-375-2359
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