Before the coronavirus pandemic, a reliable connection to the internet was essential for many of us. Flash forward to now, a reliable connection to the internet means access to healthcare, education, employment, customers, grocery delivery—essential for basic needs and income. Still, in Vermont, about 70,000 households and businesses either do not have internet connection or inconsistent, dated dial-up access.
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VBSR Members Pivot to Address COVID-19
Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) is a statewide nonprofit business association with a mission "to foster a business ethic in Vermont that recognizes the opportunity and responsibility of the business community to set a high standard for protecting the natural, human, and economic environments of the state's citizens."
Despite the challenges that many Vermont businesses face as a result of the spread of COVID-19 in Vermont, VBSR members have stepped up to address some of the most urgent and pressing needs of those working on the frontlines to combat the virus. See a list of examples here.
