Local Resources
Here is a list of local organizations which may be able to provide assistance. Please reach out to WMA if you would like additional support contacting an organization. We will be happy to help!
Local Mutual Aid Groups:
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Iceberg Consulting, LLC (Burlington): https://www.icebergconsulting.net/
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ONE Mutual Aid (Old North End, Burlington): onemutualaid@gmail.com
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Food Not Bombs, Burlington: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNotBombsBurlington/
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Laboratory B (computer/tech support): https://www.laboratoryb.org/
Specific for New American/ Migrant Communities in VT
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Association of Africans Living in VT: https://www.aalv-vt.org/
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US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, Vermont https://refugees.org/field-office/vermont/
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Migrant Justice: https://migrantjustice.net/
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New Americans in Vermont (informational source): https://www.newamericansinvermont.com/
Community Resources (Social/Racial Justice, LGBTQ+ folx)
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Peace and Justice Center: https://www.pjcvt.org/
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Black Lives Matter of Greater Burlington: https://www.blmgb.org/
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Showing Up for Racial Justice: www.showingupforracialjustice.org
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Pride Center (LGBTQ+): https://pridevt.org/
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Outright Vt (LGBTQ+): http://www.outrightvt.org/
Legal Support / Housing Rights / Education / Advocacy
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American Civil Liberties Union VT: www.acluvt.org
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Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity: https://www.cvoeo.org
Food Resources
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Food Not Bombs Burlington: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNotBombsBurlington/
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Feeding Chittenden (foodshelf): https://feedingchittenden.org/
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Winooski Foodshelf: http://www.winooskifoodshelf.org/
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Women Infant Children (WIC) *breastfeeding folx/children 5 and under qualify*: https://www.healthvermont.gov/family/wic
Seniors / City / School
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Winooski Senior Center: https://www.winooskivt.gov/247/Senior-Programs
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City of Winooski: https://www.winooskivt.gov
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Winooski School District: (802)655-0485 - https://www.wsdvt.org/
Mental Health / Housing
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Pathways Vermont: https://www.pathwaysvermont.org/
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COTS emergency shelters: https://cotsonline.org/
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Call *211 for emergency housing vouchers or as a valuable community resource! https://www.vermont211.org
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First Call Crisis Line, Howard Center: (802) 488-7777
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National Suicide Prevention Hotline: (1-800-273-8255) https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Intimate Partner Violence
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STEPS to End Domestic Violence: https://www.stepsvt.org/
VT COVID-19 Community Resources/Mutual Aid toolkits