So how will improving the connections between creative people, innovative ideas, and the tools they need to start a business help our state recover from the pandemic? We connected with Chelsea Bardot Lewis, senior philanthropic advisor on our Grants & Community Investments team, to learn more. In her work with our Vermont Investment Pool, Chelsea is in consistent communication with small business owners and capital providers, giving her strong insights into challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurship.
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Support Buddies
"Support Buddies" is a collaboration of Heineberg Community Senior Center in Burlington and HANDS - Helping and Nurturing Diverse Seniors that pairs community volunteers with seniors who are isolating due to COVID-19, both to provide social connection as well as services like meal delivery.
Learn more about the initiative on this website. Also, be sure to watch this great overview from NBC 5.