Rutland’s own Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter One was the very first chapter of Vietnam Veterans of America formed. The organization’s aims include promoting and supporting the full range of issues important to Vietnam veterans, creating a new identity for this generation of veterans, and changing public perception of Vietnam veterans. Learn more here.
The Sergeant at Arms of the Vermont State House is elected by the members of the Legislature and plays an integral role in maintaining order and decorum in the building. In addition to various ceremonial duties, the Sergeant at Arms’ Office is responsible for assigning meeting rooms, taking/delivering messages for Legislators, running the Legislative Page…
The Vermont Veterans Fund was created in 2010 to provide grants or support to individuals or organizations engaged in activities that provide services: Under the guidance of the Veterans Fund committee, a group of veterans and veteran service providers with wide ranging experience in veteran services, the Fund supports large and small programs developed by…
The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a non-profit organization and an auxiliary of the United States Airforce. Their mission is to support America’s communities with emergency response, diverse aviation and ground services, youth development and promotion of air, space and cyber power through aerospace education. Adult members of CAP are involved in aerospace education including flying cadets through…
Vermont Adaptive’s Veteran Ventures: Vermont Adaptive is proud to offer programs specifically designed for injured service members, veteran’s with disabilities, and their families. Since the organization’s inception, Vermont Adaptive has worked with veterans with disabilities and evolved their programs to match the changes in the needs and interests of men and women who have been…
The mission of the Lawrence Memorial Library is to provide free access to information, services and programs to nurture the intellectual and cultural life of the Bristol community. The library provides enlightening and entertaining materials and serves as a center of learning for children and families.
Social Tinkering is a nonprofit, 501c3 organization, based in Rutland Vermont. Their mission is to intentionally grow meaningful social connection to reduce isolation and loneliness and their impacts so that individuals, families, and communities can thrive. Social Tinkering coordinates with people and organizations regionally and statewide to identify and reduce any barriers that may be preventing…