Letter from the CVRAN President: Tiny Footholds in the Walls

October 31, 2022 0 Comments

Dear CVRAN Community, It was so good to see you a good portion of you this last week, seated – in person! – in a large circle at Christ Church. Twenty-eight of us were there to hear about innovative ideas for fundraising, for welcoming immigrants, and about some needs. We heard from our pro bono …

Mexican Consulate Visit to Middlebury

October 20, 2022 0 Comments

The Addison County Farmworkers’ Coalition has organized a visit by the Mexican Consulate to Middlebury, VT. It will be on October 29th, at Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 2 Duane Court, Middlebury, VT 05753. Call 1(424)309-0009 to schedule an appointment, or go to citas.sre.gob.mx.

A Creative Fundraiser for CVRAN: Recognize Hubbard Tower?

October 17, 2022 0 Comments

Like happens to many of us, Matthew Yezuita had an idea in his head that wouldn’t go away. Unlike many, he took the time to make the idea a reality. After designing this poster he decided that since the tower featured in the design was a local landmark he would use the work to contribute …

Chef Ghazi Wins the Taste of Montpelier Food Festival

October 17, 2022 0 Comments

Our own Chef Ghazi shared the top prize at the Taste of Montpelier Food Festival. His catering company, Ghazi’s Goodies, had a booth at the festival where he and his partner Sarah Lipton served deserts to a long line of customers. The booth was decorated with the Tunisian flag and Ghazi wore traditional dress. CVRAN …