Woodstock Community Food Shelf
In order to alleviate hunger, the Woodstock Community Food Shelf will maintain an open, well-stocked food shelf providing basic nutrition to our neighbors in times of need.
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Woodstock Nursery School
Woodstock Nursery School is a small, private, non-profit preschool with a child-led, play-based curriculum. Emphasis is on open-ended play, art, music and natural science with a strong focus on nature and incorporating plenty of time outdoors into every school day. We strive to foster boundless curiosity, abiding empathy, and a deep respect for both our natural world and the very special community of which we are a part.
Woodstock Nursery School has served the community for 73 years and has survived significant challenges recently, including the total flooding of our facility in the summer of 2023. This year we are experiencing decreased enrollment due to the expansion of the public preschool and we need your support more than ever. Please consider giving so we may continue to offer this unique and valuable outdoor-focused young child educational experience in our community.
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Artistree Community Arts Center
Artistree's mission is to foster joyful, meaningful, and satisfying experiences in the visual arts, movement, theatre, and music through our year-round classes, workshops, performances, gallery exhibits, and events. We strive to keep the arts accessible to our community through financial scholarships and outreach programs.
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The Vermont Standard & Woodstock Region Journalism Foundation
The longest running weekly newspaper in the State of Vermont, The Vermont Standard needs our support. Unlike most other newspapers, the Standard, which already operates on a shoestring, has resisted the strategy of further stripping down its small operation to bare bones. Instead, we are attempting to preserve it as a quality newspaper that can continue serving our community well. The Woodstock Region Journalism Foundation is dedicated primarily to preserving the Standard and its role in informing citizens and supporting democracy in our area well into the future.
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Ottauquechee Health Foundation
The Ottauquechee Health Foundation improves the health and well-being of people in need who live in the towns we serve. We do this through financial assistance, community partnerships, education opportunities, and support of wellness initiatives. Donations can be mailed to: The Ottauquechee Health Foundation, PO Box 784, Woodstock, VT 05091.
We assist in the healthcare needs of these core towns: Barnard, Bridgewater, Hartland, Killington, Plymouth, Pomfret, Quechee, Reading, and Woodstock.
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The Thompson Senior Center
The Thompson helps older adults to age well in our rural community. We provide timely support and services, and are a resource and advocate on issues related to aging. Our programs and activities foster the physical, intellectual, and social well being of our adult community to enhance dignity, self-worth, and independence.
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The HUB, A Project of Woodstock Community Trust
The HUB provides a community safety net for individuals and families who face financial challenges due to life crises, community emergencies, and natural disasters. The HUB collaborates with community partners to coordinate immediate financial relief and ongoing support connections to other resources to provide the best response to neighbors in need. Residents of Barnard, Bridgewater, Killington, Plymouth, Pomfret, Reading and Woodstock are eligible.
Become part of an incredible community relief network by making a donation to The HUB. Your contribution will make an immediate and profound difference in the lives of your neighbors by providing swift financial support to families in crisis. The HUB pays essential bills directly. This kind of tangible, immediate help makes all the difference for those who are overwhelmed because of a health crisis, job loss, family difficulties or other life challenges. The HUB is a project of the Woodstock Community Trust. Mail checks to: The HUB, c/o Woodstock Community Trust, PO Box 802, Woodstock, VT 05091
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Ottauquechee River Trail (ORT), a Project of Woodstock Community Trust
The Ottauquechee River Trail’s (ORT) mission is to provide our community with a flat, universally accessible, family-friendly, walking trail located near the center of Woodstock that affords abundant opportunities for access to the Ottauquechee River and a totally unique exposure to Woodstock's nature and beauty. Through the generosity/vision of four property owners and the financial support of Woodstock's Economic Development Committee, ORT was able to construct a 2.8-mile trail that accomplishes our mission and opened in 2020. Since its opening ORT has become well-accepted by the community and is averaging 500 weekly users. The Ottauquechee River Trail is a project of Woodstock Community Trust. For check donations by mail: Woodstock Community Trust, PO Box 802, Woodstock, VT 05091
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Change the World Kids
Change the World Kids is celebrating its 25th year as a 501(c)(3) founded by local teenagers. We are a teen-led, volunteer group dedicated to making the world a better place by working without charge to help individuals in our community and environments around the world. We do this by working towards food justice and growing the majority of the fresh produce for the Woodstock Area Food Shelf throughout the growing season; by planting oak trees to replace our forest's dying ash trees; by shoveling snow and stacking wood for elderly residents; and assisting local residents and organizations with projects and events. We also do reforestation and habitat work in Costa Rica in partnership with the Monteverde Institute; and plant thousands of trees annually to create biodiversity, prevent erosion, and restore critical migratory bird habitat.
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EAST END PARK: A Project of Woodstock Community Trust
Woodstock residents and visitors of all ages come together at East End Park to relax, play and connect. The park represents the culmination of more than a decade of work by area residents who transformed a previously neglected corner of the Village into a treasured community space. Friends of East End Park, a Project of Woodstock Community Trust, continues to maintain the area and plan for its future. We depend on the community's support to ensure the long-term success of this beautiful park on the river! For check donations by mail made out to Friends of East End Park C/O Woodstock Community Trust: Woodstock Community Trust, PO Box 802, Woodstock VT 05091.
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The Woodstock History Center continues to preserve the history of the Woodstock area, engage in local, place-based education, and serve as a center for historical research. Their mission is sharing and preserving the history of Woodstock through inspiring educational experiences and dynamic collections.
Your support helps sustain and grow the History Center's diverse offerings. A donation to the Annual Fund provides the financial support necessary to continue to offer a myriad of educational opportunities to the community and to remain good stewards of their collection.
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Norman Williams Public Library
The Norman Williams Public Library enriches the intellectual, cultural, and civic life of greater Woodstock by promoting a lifelong love of reading and learning; fostering the free exchange of ideas; providing a welcoming space for people of all ages and backgrounds; and offering resources for building a more just and humane community.
The Norman Williams Public Library, whose services are available to all at no charge, is not a fully-funded municipal library. Each year, nearly two-thirds of the NWPL's operating budget must come from fundraising. Please help us maintain our services with your donation today. The library serves all residents of Woodstock and Bridgewater, as well as students throughout the supervisory union. Checks may be made out to Norman Williams Public Library and mailed to The Library Fund, 10 The Green, Woodstock, VT 05091.
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MoonRise Therapeutics
At MoonRise, we transform life experiences through partnerships with our horses and the integration of expressive arts. Our programs cater to individuals, families, and groups, utilizing experiential and holistic approaches to address the root causes of challenges stemming from adverse childhood experiences and other life stressors. We offer small, flexible programs that operate year-round, each tailored to meet the specific needs of diverse populations, ranging from early childhood to adulthood. We also provide caregiver support for the families of participants, recognizing the vital role they play in the healing process. The integration of caregiver support and collaboration with schools is essential for our prevention and intervention efforts. All of our Youth, Family, & Adult Services provide members of the Upper Valley community with opportunities to grow, heal, and develop strategies to address their mental health and well-being needs. Through our programs, participants can cultivate a stronger sense of connection and belonging within the community. Donations can be mailed: Checks payable to MoonRise Therapeutics and mailed to: MoonRise Therapeutics, PO Box 90, Taftsville, VT 05073.
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The Mill School
The Mill School is built on the foundation that high-quality early education and child care are vital for our community. Our core values are respect, inclusiveness, safety, and fun. Check donations can be made out to The Mill School: 217-4 Maxham Meadow Way, Unit 1B-N, Woodstock, VT 05091.
Our mission is to:
- pay staff more
- make our center affordable for all
- make everyone (staff, students, and families) feel welcome in our community
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Woodstock Community Trust
Woodstock Community Trust is a non-profit umbrella organization that empowers teams to carry out local projects to improve the quality of life in our community. Download and complete this Gift Form and submit it with your check payable to: Woodstock Community Trust. Please note the specific project you would like to donate to in the memo section. Mail your completed form and check to: Woodstock Community Trust, PO Box 802, Woodstock VT 05091.
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The Yoh Theatre Foundation
The Yoh Theatre Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit supporting Yoh Theatre to help students bring stories to life on stage through the exploration of text, acting, and technical design. The Foundation’s current fundraising goal is to purchase a lighting board to replace the one that has recently broken. Donations can be mailed to: The Yoh Theatre Foundation, 31 Elm Street, Woodstock, VT 05091
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Zack's Place
Zack’s Place (ZP) is a free enrichment center whose mission is to empower special-needs people of all ages to express themselves through art, music, dance, literacy, athletics, and fitness while developing bonds of friendship. The center was founded in 2006 by the parents of a teenager who were seeking fellowship and creative outlets for their son with Cerebral Palsy, who would soon age out of the public education system. With few post-educational resources available, Zack’s parents created “Zack’s Place” in answer to the daunting issue of what do special-needs individuals and their families do after their school years have ended. Checks can be mailed to Zack’s Place Enrichment Center, PO Box 634, 73 Central St., Woodstock, VT, 05091.
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Sustainable Woodstock
Sustainable Woodstock exists to lead our communities through the climate emergency, empowering Woodstock and the rest of the Upper Valley to meet climate commitments and live sustainably through advocacy, education and collaboration. Our programs and initiatives empower local and regional communities to meet the challenges of a changing world: from fighting climate change by reducing fossil fuel use and empowering reliance on renewable energy, to increasing community and residential recycling, and improving long-term food security. Check donations can be mailed to: P.O. Box 611, Woodstock, VT 05091.
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Pentangle Arts Council
This coming year will be THE FIRST OF THE NEXT 50! The Pentangle Arts Council has provided our community at large with expansive programming in the arts for 50 years. They continue to do so and now set our sights on bringing back some of the most successful programs from years past, as well. Pls join Pentangle in assisting to update the theatre and build a financial base to expand their concerts series and theatrical offerings. Checks can be mailed to: Pentangle Arts Council, 31 The Green, Woodstock, VT 05091.
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TEDxHartlandHill
TEDxHartlandHill has become an ongoing forum to find some of the best new ideas and celebrate local innovation and wisdom. Our local TEDx has produced videos that have been shared through the global TED site and garnered more than 1 million views!
TEDxHartlandHill has just received a new license which will allow them to expand their audience to over 100 seats and move to Woodstock Town Hall! At a larger venue, TEDxHartlandHill can offer tickets at a lower price while also continuing their Tickets For Teacher program and growing their student programs. Check donations can be mailed to: TEDxHartlandHill, PO Box 305, South Woodstock, VT 05071
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Rainbow Playschool is a non-profit organization in the foothills of Mt. Tom in Woodstock, Vermont. We provide daycare and preschool services with an emphasis on play and outdoor education to children between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years old. Play. Learn. Grow.
Our program is built on the essential premise that free play is vital for the healthy development of young children. It is a critical element in all aspects of child growth. All children have the ability to play and through free play children are allowed the freedom to explore, make their own choices, ignite their curiosity, learn compassion, build resilience and charge their brain.
