Forward Written

05/05/2026

Congratulations to Central Community House on this incredible $194,000 award from the National Community Care Corps!

We’re proud to have supported this application! This investment will power a volunteer-driven effort to support older adults across eight senior communities in Columbus—expanding access to transportation, wellness and technology resources, and meaningful social connection. A huge win for seniors and for a more connected, supportive community. 💛

We are proud to share that Central Community House is a 2026 Community Care Corps grantee! https://www.communitycarecorps.org/2026-2027-grantees/

We’re honored to join an amazing group of nonprofits across the country working to strengthen support for older adults, caregivers, and communities. This investment will help us continue building connection, reducing barriers, and supporting seniors as they age at home with dignity.

04/01/2026

It’s been a busy first quarter of 2026!

20 grant proposals submitted ✔️
Over $2.4 MILLION requested ✔️
A whole lot of coffee and carefully chosen words ✔️

Grateful to partner with nonprofits and municipalities doing important, community-centered work—and proud to help bring their ideas to life on paper.

Now we’re celebrating the only way we know how: briefly closing the laptop before opening it again for April proposals 😅.

09/28/2025

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🎉 A heartfelt thank you to the Harry C. Moores Foundation for their generous support of our youth programs!

Thanks to their $13,000 grant, we’re able to continue providing impactful afterschool programming that empowers and uplifts the youth of Central.

Your investment is helping shape brighter futures—thank you for believing in our mission! 💙

07/17/2025

We want to say congratulations to our friends at Hope Grove Recovery. They’ll be receiving their first grant through the Vermont Women’s Fund!

We can’t take credit for this one, but are excited for what it means for the Franklin County community!

We’re proud to be home to the Vermont Women’s Fund, which has a lot to celebrate today! They've just announce their 2025 grants totaling $359,336 going to 39 nonprofits across Vermont!

Each of these grants support programs advancing economic security and opportunity for women+, girls, and gender diverse individuals throughout the state.

As Emily Bush, director of the Vermont Women’s Fund, shared, "through targeted grantmaking, we’re investing in the leadership, wellbeing, and economic security of women and girls across the state. These funds are more than just financial support—they’re a commitment to equity and opportunity for every woman and girl in Vermont to thrive.”

See the full list of grantees and learn more about this important work: vermontcf.org/vwf-2025-grants

07/08/2025

🚨 Successful grant award!🚨 Funding will support Central Community House’s Technology Access Project, which combats social isolation, and helps seniors learn new digital skills!

04/29/2025

Another BIG win! Congrats to our clients, Central Community House who will receive $196,386 to build a robust volunteer program for seniors in the Near East of Columbus, Ohio. Building on a philosophy of neighbors helping neighbors, volunteers will partner with seniors to meet needs related to aging comfortably and safely in-place, including: maintaining and improving housing, meeting basic needs, increasing socialization, and improving health and wellness.

Community Care Corps is pleased to announce the funding of innovative models across the country using volunteers to provide critical nonmedical assistance to family caregivers, enabling older adults and adults with disabilities to continue living independently in their own homes.

This year, Community Care Corps selected 23 organizations serving a mix of urban, suburban, rural, and Tribal communities from 17 states.

Community Care Corps, a cooperative agreement with the Administration for Community Living, is a partnership of three national nonprofit organizations: The Oasis Institute, Caregiver Action Network, and USAging.

For more information on Community Care Corps, visit https://www.communitycarecorps.org/.

04/23/2025

🍁How sweet it is!🍁 Very proud to have supported Crossroad MAPLE with their grant application for this one! Congrats to them and the rest of the grantees!

💐 💐 Announcing over $679K Awarded to Vermont farms and forestry businesses! 18 businesses have been awarded a total of $679,095 in the FY 2025 Business Enhancement Grant.

“These investments support the people and businesses behind the local food and wood products we use every day,” said Danielle Fitzko, Commissioner, . “From farms to forests, this work reflects the heart of Vermont’s identity and adds to the strength and resilience of our working landscape.”

“The State of Vermont is proud to have a program like the Working Lands Enterprise Initiative that makes annual investments resulting in positive impacts for those making their living off the land,” said Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets Secretary Anson Tebbetts. “Investing in our farm and forest businesses helps our rural communities and economies thrive.”

The following Business Enhancement Grants were made in FY25:
🐖 Agricola Farm LLC - Panton, $43,472
🦋 Butterfly Bakery of Vermont - Montpelier, $45,000
🍁 Carman Brook Farm LLC - Swanton, $50,000
🥕 Conscious Homestead, L3C - Winooski, $15,429
🌳 Crossroad Maple - Bakersfield, $49,831
📦 Eastview Enterprises Inc. dba Sylvacurl - East Hardwick, $22,500
🍇 Ellison Estate Vineyard LLC - Stowe, $47,195
🌿 Free Verse Farm LLC - Chelsea, $13,909
🪵 J K Adams Co INC - Dorset, $42,366
🍷 Keck Wine Enterprises LLC - Jeffersonville, $50,000
🫐 Lower Notch Farm - Bristol, $31,763
🥞 Mayo’s Maple Farm - Richford, $35,000
🐄 Rowley Brothers Dairy LLC - Milton, $50,000
🪑 Sawyer Made - East Calais, $50,000
🐔 Sunrise Organic Farm LLC - White River Junction, $13,158
🍝 Trenchers Farmhouse LLC - Lyndonville, $39,437
🏗️ Vermont Heavy Timber LLC - Huntington, $50,000
🫛 Witt Acres Farm - Fairfax, $30,035

Read more about each grantee's project at: https://workinglands.vermont.gov/node/631

Pictures, counter clockwise from top left:
Sawyer Made, Keck Wine Enterprises, Rowley Brothers Dairy, Lower Notch Farm, Agricola Farm, Consicous Homestead

03/28/2025

Hope Grove Recovery 👀👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

ST. ALBANS CITY — Quitting drinking or drugs is difficult enough, but doing it without a place to stay makes it a lot more complicated.

03/17/2025

"Building a vibrant future for the next generation of Vermonters requires strategies that start early, inspire students, broaden their perspectives and expose them to a wide array of exciting, clear and accessible career pathways."

We're proud to be supporting Advance Vermont and their work to improve the state's career and education planning systems. Read more from Advance Vermont Executive Director, Tom Cheney:

We must prioritize career exploration as part of the educational experience.

10/24/2024

Celebrating one year of Forward Written, and all of the great work that has been accomplished!

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