Our new Volunteer Coordinator, Yolanda Bansah, began her work with CVRAN as a high school student at U32, volunteering with one of the CVRAN families and organizing a multi-high school gathering on refugees and asylum seekers. She is now a student at Fordham University, but still impassioned about immigration issues. With her excellent computer skills, volunteer help will …

We were excited to see CVRAN mentioned in a recent editorial in the Times Argus newspaper. State Treasurer Michael Pieciak shared his thoughts about the good things that happen when immigrants join our communities. You can read his piece here. The Quilting Hour on WGDR Community Radio recently interviewed Rachel Cogbill, CVRAN’s President. You can …

CVRAN is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Executive Director to lead our nonprofit organization in welcoming and supporting refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers, and migrant workers in Central Vermont. The ED will oversee operations, collaborate on fundraising efforts, and work with the Board to ensure CVRAN’s mission is fulfilled. This full-time role offers flexible hours and …

(This version includes the working link to the fundraising letter. Sorry for the technical glitch!) Dear CVRAN Community:    Help us expand and grow! CVRAN needs an executive director. Join in with a donation to help us hire an executive director and at the same time keep us financially strong. Here we are, launching our very …

Dear CVRAN Community:    Help us expand and grow! CVRAN needs an executive director. Join in with a donation to help us hire an executive director and at the same time keep us financially strong. Here we are, launching our very first annual fundraiser!  Our goal is to raise $100,000 among all of us who care about …

This is a great job you can do from home and would only take 2-4 hours per week. It’s a good way to meet people, learn more about the CVRAN community, and be at the center of volunteer activity. You would: Line up volunteers to provide transportation for medical appointments, grocery stores, camps, or preschool, …

At our general meeting last week, we learned that CVRAN and Downstreet Housing are partnering again to fix up a multi-unit house in Montpelier. This four unit building would include space for families and individuals. The new housing should be available for refugees and asylum seekers in Spring 2025. On their fundraising page, Downstreet had …