Want to help bring a Vets Town Hall or Family Vets Town Hall to your hometown, or help with one of our existing events? Click on the button below to fill out a short interest form, or reach out directly to Kristen at vermont@vetstownhall.org.
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Aldrich Public Library
The Aldrich Public Library’s mission is to inspire the joy of reading, promote lifelong learning, and strengthen the community. The library is located on a well-chosen lot across from City Park on Washington Street (US Route 302). Dedicated on September 22, 1908, it is part of an unusual historic district composed of five churches…
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American Legion Brattleboro Post 5 Veterans Coffee Hour
For seven years, vets have been meeting every Tuesday at Brattleboro’s local American Legion for coffee, donuts (and other snacks), good conversation, and comradery. Any veteran is welcome and encouraged to join the fun.
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Catamount Arts
For nearly 50 years, Catamount Arts has worked to make the arts a fundamental part of community life. Catamount Arts offers international, independent, and classic films; exhibitions by local and regional artists; live music, dance, and theater performances; summer camps and arts education programming for children and adults; a regional box office for more than…
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Cathy Turner
Cathy Turner is a health educator, yoga teacher, artist, and cofounder of The Restored Heart Collective, an organization supporting spouses of military and veterans. Much of Cathy’s work centers around connection by helping people feel less alone and more grounded in themselves, each other, and their communities. Through The Restored Heart Collective, she works alongside…
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Charlotte Grange
Charlotte Grange is one of many community Granges in Vermont. All are part of the National Grange organization which was founded in 1867 as a farm support and advocacy group. Charlotte Grange formed in 1908, and like other community Granges, we have a local focus, supporting and strengthening individuals, families and our community through grassroots…
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Civil Air Patrol Rutland Composite Squadron
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…
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Community College of Vermont
The Community College of Vermont (CCV) is Vermont’s second-largest college, serving nearly 10,000 students each year. With statewide locations and extensive online learning options, their students don’t have to travel far from their communities to access our degree and certificate programs, workforce, secondary and continuing education opportunities, and academic and veterans support services. CCV supports…
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Curtis Lumber
Curtis Lumber is a family-owned company with 23 full-service home improvement stores. Curtis Lumber’s Pine Street location was kind enough to donate paint, painting supplies, and materials for wall repair for Vets Town Hall’s new workspace!
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Frank Wetherby
Frank served in the US Army 1965-1986 as an infantry operations andintelligence specialist. He spent eleven years in Southeast Asia. Additionally hewas posted to two US Embassies, served in the 5th and 10th Special Forces, had atour as a drill sergeant, and was one of the few noncommissioned officers chosento attend the Army’s organizational effectiveness…
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Godnick Adult Center
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…
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Jason Mosel
Jason Mosel is a Network Engineer at Dartmouth College and a United States Marine Corp Veteran. Jason served as a TOW gunner from 2003-2007 completing three deployments including two to Iraq. Jason is an avid runner, homesteader, and veteran advocate. He started the Veteran Employee Resource Network at Dartmouth College in 2020 and continues to…
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Marty McMahon
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…
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Michelle Caver
Michelle Caver, First Sergeant (ret.) served in the U.S. Army for 22 years in both the active and reserve components in combat service support roles. Her commitment to Army Values, Professional Development and Soldier Care led to several promotions with increased levels of responsibility. As a senior noncommissioned officer, she deployed with the 42nd Infantry…
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Misha Pemble-Belkin SSG (USA Retired)
Misha Pemble-Belkin served nine years as an Army Paratrooper from 2006 through 2015. He successfully completed two combat tours to the Kunar Provence of Afghanistan with a total of 27 months spent in country. On his second tour he was injured and required a medical retirement from the service in 2015. Misha coordinates the Veteran…
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Pettee Memorial Library
The Pettee Memorial Library houses over 16,000 materials (books, audio books, games, puzzles, passes to area museums, parks, and attractions, and movies for all ages) and has approximately 2,800 active users. The library’s Children’s department is in the lower level along with three public access computers, including a wheelchair-accessible computer station. The library’s Adult Collection,…
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South Burlington Public Library
The South Burlington Public Library is a community destination that welcomes people of all ages and abilities. SBPL fosters individual inspiration, community connection, self-directed learning, and access to technology and information.
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Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging
The Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging (SVCOA) is dedicated to empowering Vermonters to age with dignity, independence, and quality of life. Serving Bennington and Rutland counties, SVCOA provides essential programs and supports for older adults, caregivers, and families — including nutrition and wellness services, caregiver education, Meals on Wheels, and opportunities for social connection. SVCOA…
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Tristam Johnson
Vietnam veteran Tristam Johnson will emcee the Brattleboro event.
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VEC Community Fund
The VEC Community Fund, supported entirely by voluntary donations from VEC members, is intended to strengthen the community by awarding grants to organizations that serve VEC members, underscoring one of the seven cooperative principles, “concern for community.” The fund awarded its first grant in 2015 and since then has made more than 280 separate grants…
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Vermont Adaptive’s Veteran Ventures
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…
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Vermont Humanities
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…
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Vermont Veterans Fund
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…
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Vermont Veterans’ Home
The Vermont Veterans’ Home is an experienced residential and healthcare campus for Veterans. The staff of the Vermont Veterans’ Home work as a team to fulfill America’s promise to care for our country’s Veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star parents. To truly fulfill the promise, they offer clinical care and a wide range of services…
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VERN at Dartmouth College
The Veterans ERN provides a welcoming community for all employees who have served in the Armed Forces, current service members, military spouses or partners, family members of veterans, and all others dedicated to honoring and supporting the military community.
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Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter One
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.
