Enjoy Colombian Food Right Here in Central Vermont

April 21, 2023 0 Comments

  The newest team member at the Whammy Bar in Maple Corner is Claudia, a CVRAN graduate. She and her family came to Calais from Colombia. She’ll be cooking a delicious, authentic Colombian dinner every Saturday night at the Maple Corner Store and Whammy Bar. Available to eat in or take out. Sounds like a …

Letter from the President: An Open Letter to the Artists Who Once Again Raised Thousands of Dollars for CVRAN

April 10, 2023 0 Comments

Monday, April 4, 2023 This is a wonderfully warm and official thanks from the Central Vermont Refugee Action Network. Once again you artists have provided the largest part of CVRAN’s income stream for the year. Your hard work this month in creating daily art for a group of sponsors has raised about $45,000 for CVRAN! …

A Successful 2023 March Arts Marathon – THANK YOU!

April 3, 2023 0 Comments

The 2023 March Arts Marathon ended last Friday. I’m sure that our 35 participating artists were happy to see the end of the month arrive! They kept up with their daily posts all month, sharing their progress on projects big and small. It’s no small thing to create something everyday, write about it, and then …

Take An Art Break Today!

March 17, 2023 0 Comments

Outside is blinding white after our big snowstorm, but you can find color and more online.  It’s mid-March and the Central Vermont Refugee Action Network (CVRAN) Arts Marathon has been underway for just over 15 days. Take a break and check out some of the creative work shared by the participating artists. Painting, poetry, collage, …

Mexican Mobile Consulate Visit

March 10, 2023 0 Comments

CVRAN helps coordinate space and volunteers for the Mexican Mobile Consulate visit – April 29 from 8:30am to 4:30pm in Montpelier.  

A Marathon of Creativity!

March 7, 2023 0 Comments

There is something magical happening online this month. Just as we are beginning the slow slide into mud season, artists from Central Vermont and beyond are diving deep into their creative work. As part of a fundraiser for CVRAN, 36 artists are sharing daily updates as they paint, draw, write, sing, photograph and more during …

Needed: Drivers To Get Immigrants To DMV In Washington County

March 4, 2023 0 Comments

Support members of the immigrant community in Vermont applying for their drivers license. Being able to drive means freedom of movement, ability to take care of basic needs, and being a more active member of the Vermont Community. Migrant Justice will be sharing volunteer opportunities with CVRAN within Washington County. You can help by providing …

Article at the Montpelier Bridge on the March Arts Marathon

February 24, 2023 0 Comments

The Montpelier Bridge has an article on the March Arts Marathon.

Letter from the President: A Glimpse Into CVRAN

February 1, 2023 0 Comments

January/February 2023 Dear CVRAN Community, Were you at the Montpelier Senior Center two weeks ago? The room was buzzing with energy. Seventy-two people were there to hear more about CVRAN. Volunteers told stories about driving chattering toddlers to preschool, teaching women who have never had the chance to go to school, hosting a guest in …

Letter from the President: Reflecting on 2022

December 18, 2022 0 Comments

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Reflecting on 2022 December 16, 2022 DEAR CVRAN COMMUNITY, During these cold wintry afternoons, in the early dark, the year 2022 is drawing to a close. It feels time to pull up a cup of tea and ponder where CVRAN is as an organization and where we are in our work. …