Kyle Aines grew up in the small mountain town of Tinmouth, Vermont. He joined the army in 2003 and served two tours in Iraq as a combat medic. He graduated from Castleton with a degree in criminal justice before joining Community College of Vermont as CCV’s Associate Director of Veterans and Military Services. He now works as a general contractor serving Rutland County. Additionally, he serves as a mentor for The Warrior Connection, and is transitioning to a facilitator role.
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…
James Ehlers is a former naval officer and current chief of staff to Lt. Governor John Rodgers, as well as a VFW Member of Post 1767.
After a period of service in the Air Force as a medic, Marty McMahon returned to academic studies in literature, language, and rhetoric, receiving an MA and an MLitt from Middlebury College. Marty has worked as a high school teacher, a chimney sweep, and a field technician in alternative energy (including working as a contractor…
The Godnick Adult Center provides a welcoming space for adults to socialize, learn, travel, eat, and exercise. As a part of the Rutland Recreation and Parks Department, the Godnick Adult Center strives to bring its community quality and beneficial programs, activities, trips, and events. Located at 1 Deer Street in Rutland, the Godnick Adult Center…
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…
A statewide nonprofit organization founded in 1974, Vermont Humanities seeks to engage all Vermonters in the world of ideas, foster a culture of thoughtfulness, and inspire a lifelong love of reading and learning. A state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Vermont Humanities believes that engagement with the world of ideas, in interaction…