The Vermont Racial Justice Alliance is a Black-led statewide organization.
They have many programs and initiatives to empower and support people of color.
Among them are:
Veterans Readiness & Employment Program (VR&E) is a program to support veterans finding and holding fulfilling careers. If you have been a service member and are living with a service-related disability, VR&E may be able to help with:
Get more information, check your eligibility, and apply for benefits here!
Getting help finding a job is just one of the services at Pathway’s Community Center in Burlington’s Old North End. Work one-on-one with welcoming professionals and find community no matter what hurdles you’re facing in life. Find out what’s going on this week at the Community Center here.
Part of Vermont Professionals of Color Network’s mission is to build capacity for youth (16-22) of color to access educational and experiential opportunities, menteeship, college and early career opportunities.
The READY4LIFE program serves immigrant youth ages 14-24 out of their office in Colchester. Youth in this program can expect:
Learn more about the program or connect with USCRI VT.
Are you looking to find connection, clarity, and purpose in your life? Check out the programs offered by Mercy Connections. They offer a range of workshops to help Vermonters lead fulfilling and independent lives. Classes can help you build leadership skills, writing skills, or even prepare you for your American Citizenship Test.
Find a mentor to support your successful re-entry into the community. Mercy’s mentors primarily support women in transitional periods in key areas of life including:
Find your path to independence in adulthood through education, employment, and other types of support. This program pairs a Youth Development Coordinator with a student who is or has been in foster care. Together, you will:
Find a safe environment and build community at the O.N.E. Youth Center in Burlington. The center offers all youth:
Find out more about the ONE Youth Center and see their hours here.
The Youth Development Program supports young people who have ever been in State custody. It provides students with one-on-one to help with living an independent life through:
