The Mexican Consulate provided some additional information about the visit: Approximately 140 people were served: 88 passports were issued; 22 consular IDs; 4 birth or dual nationality registrations were completed; and 17 Mexican birth certificates issued in Mexico were printed. Talks were given about migrant labor rights, health, and mental health issues. Though there was …

For the last several years, CVRAN has provided support and volunteers for the annual Mexican Consulate visit. Though there was less publicity about it than usual, the 2025 visit went off without a hitch last weekend. Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who helped make it a success! You can read all about it …

For the third year, CVRAN is offering a summer reading program for the children of new Americans. The program runs for 8 weeks during school vacation. The children range in age from preschoolers to high school students and each one meets for an hour a week with a CVRAN Reading Partner in the child’s home …

Yesterday, as hundreds of thousands around the country gathered to protest the administration’s inhumane and authoritarian attacks on human rights, Border Patrol agents in Vermont detained two Migrant Justice leaders. Jose Ignacio “Nacho” De La Cruz was driving with his stepdaughter Heidy Perez in Franklin County when they were pulled over. Agents smashed their car window …

CVRAN assists many people each year. Settling into a new country means you need to learn how things work here in every aspect of life. You probably don’t speak English and won’t have a car to get around. Finding a doctor, getting your children into school, grocery shopping – it can be overwhelming. That’s where …

Peter T. sent in this recommendation for the Vermont Public podcast “The Afghan Women of Brattleboro“: While time is often challenging (with much to read and listen to), today’s summary of the long podcast series – on Afghan Women of Brattleboro – was deeply engaging; remarkably well done. You’ll find 6 podcasts in the series. The …

The 2025 March Arts Marathon may be over, but one local artist is hoping to publish the daily paintings of democracy heroes she created during that busy month. The Montpelier Bridge has a great article about Joyce Kahn’s plans to develop a book of paintings from her MAM posts. We hope she is successful! The …

This week, a new legal defense fund for immigrants was launched. The Vermont Immigration Legal Defense Fund is looking to raise $1 million to assist immigrants in the state with their legal needs. Immigration cases fall under civil law and there are no legal requirements to provide lawyers for people in this situation. Though some …

Here are the two remaining candidates for the CVRAN Board. Come meet them at the Annual Meeting on April 15th. Elaine Toohey, Randolph I am writing with interest in joining the Board of CVRAN. Dedication to meaningful, mission driven work has resulted in much of my personal and professional experience revolving around bringing people together …

At the Annual Meeting on April 15th, you will be asked to vote on a slate of new Board members. Five people have stepped up to work with CVRAN and we are excited to introduce them to you over the next few days! Pelin Kohn, Montpelier – I am writing to express my sincere interest in …