Annual Meeting Perspectives

April 25, 2025 0 Comments

April 19, 2025 Dear CVRAN Community, April 15th was not only tax day. It was also the day of the Central Vermont Refugee Action Network annual meeting. 67 people were able to make the occasion at the Unitarian Church, not only our annual meeting but also our 10th birthday, ten years since our founding in …

Be A Part Of Our Team!

April 18, 2025 0 Comments

CVRAN is seeking a Direct Services Coordinator who supports our organization’s day-to-day ability to welcome and care for refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers, and migrant workers in Central Vermont. This key operational role will oversee client services, support volunteer teams, and work with the Executive Director and Board to ensure CVRAN’s mission is fulfilled. This part-time …

Meet Your 2025 Board Candidates – 2

April 10, 2025 0 Comments

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 …

Meet Your 2025 Board Candidates – 1

April 8, 2025 0 Comments

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 …

It’s Annual Meeting Time!

April 6, 2025 0 Comments

Please join us for CVRAN’s Annual Meeting Tuesday, April 15 at 5 pm The Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 130 Main St. Enter by the School Street door. Help celebrate CVRAN’s 10th anniversary, vote for new board members, meet our new executive director Ali Zenie, and catch up on all that CVRAN New Vermonters, volunteers, committees, …

Join CVRAN At Saturday’s Hands Off! Peaceful Dissent

April 3, 2025 0 Comments

Join CVRAN at Saturday’s peaceful protest at the Vermont State House. Our Executive Director, Ali Zenie, will be one of the event speakers. Hope to see you all there!

The 2025 March Arts Marathon Was An Amazing Success!

April 2, 2025 0 Comments

Thanks to the dedication of 58 artists, writers, singers, and other creators, the Marathon has raised over $80,000 for CVRAN’s work supporting refugees and immigrants. You are simply amazing and CVRAN can’t thank you enough! Whether you were a participating creator, a sponsor, an organizer – you made this possible! Be sure to visit the …

Rally On April 1 To Support The Housing Access Bill!

March 29, 2025 0 Comments

CVRAN will be gathering at the statehouse with others to support this bill. Please join us as we work toward fair and accessible housing for everyone living in Vermont. P.S. CVRAN will be at the Hands Off! protest on April 5 at the Statehouse. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information.

Current Stories

March 27, 2025 0 Comments

March 25, 2025 Dear CVRAN Community, What has happened in the last month within our own organization? How do we continue to try to meet new and difficult circumstances? This doesn’t seem a time for an essay, but for a few sample stories. A Haitian family of 3 was too scared to travel to Vermont …

Update On New Vermonter Detained Earlier

March 25, 2025 0 Comments

Alexi, the new Vermonter who was detained at the border earlier this month after getting lost on the way to Costco, is back with his family again. You can read the update published by VT Digger here. Thanks to Brett Stokes, Alexi’s lawyer, and all the folks who attended the hearing to show their support …