North Country Mountaineers, Inc

NEKCA or the Northeast Kingdom Community Action agency is a private nonprofit organization that serves more than 6,000 moderate-to-low income families in Newport, Vt. The organization s community action youth services division serves Orleans and northern Essex counties, and works with youth and families to develop positive life skills through prevention programs and support services. It provides life skills instructions individually and in group settings to youth transitioning from foster care and for youth who are homeless or without help of their legal guardian. The youth are provided living facilities, emotional support, guidance and advocacy, and referral source and coordination of other agency services. NEKCA s runaway program provides intervention services to teens and their parents. The services include short-term alternative living arrangements in an appropriate community.

The Vermont Rural Education Collaborative, Inc. (VREC) is dedicated to inspiring school communities in rural Vermont to learn, share, and thrive. Through various programs such as Aspire Imagine Motivate and Expeditionary Field Studies, VREC supports middle school students in career exploration, leadership training, and place-based learning experiences. In addition to youth programs, VREC advocates for rural public schools and their communities, addressing challenges like rising property taxes while promoting the importance of maintaining these educational institutions. The organization also offers professional development resources and mini-grants to foster diversity, equity, and inclusive practices within schools. Generated from the website

The Gardner Park Grandstand Preservation Association Inc. was established in January 2021 with the mission of saving and restoring the historic Gardner Park Grandstand in Newport, Vermont. Officially incorporated as a Vermont Domestic Non-profit Corporation on February 15, 201, the organization holds a 501(c)(3) status as defined by the IRS. Led by a dedicated board that includes President Roger Cartee and other community members, the association is committed to preserving an important piece of local history. Through their efforts, they aim to revitalize the grandstand and promote its significance within the community. Generated from the website