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01/22/2024

The Rotary Club of Barre presented a $13,600 check to the Barre Community Relief Fund, marking a total fundraising effort of $30,446 since the July 11th flood. Thanks to The Rotary Club of Barre and our community's generosity!

www.barrecommunityrelief.org

01/16/2024

For the month of November, customers of Nelson Ace Hardware were given the option to round up their change and donate to the Barre Community Relief Fund. With their generosity, $2,991.85 was raised!

01/06/2024

Dear Barre Residents,

We are pleased to announce a special grant opportunity aimed at providing support to individuals experiencing general economic harm or distress within our community. In our commitment to fostering resilience and aiding those facing financial challenges, we are offering grants of $1,500 to eligible residents of Barre City and Barre Town.

This grant aims to assist individuals who have encountered economic hardships, whether due to unexpected expenses, loss of income, or other financial strains, including impacts from the July flooding and subsequent weather events. We understand the importance of community support during difficult times and seek to provide a helping hand to those in need.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must be a resident of Barre City or Barre Town, or intend to reside in those communities.
Demonstrated economic hardship or distress.
The grant can be used to alleviate various financial burdens, including but not limited to rent, utilities, medical expenses, education costs, or other essential needs. Funds are unrestricted in nature.
Application Process:

Interested individuals can apply by completing the grant application form available at www.barrecommunityrelief.org
Applicants are required to provide details outlining their economic hardship or distress and how the grant would benefit them.
The deadline for submission is January 30, 2024.
This grant opportunity is an initiative to support our community members in times of financial strain. We encourage all eligible residents facing economic challenges to take advantage of this opportunity and apply for the grant.

For more information or to access the application form, please visit www.barrecommunityrelief.org
Let's come together as a community to support one another during these challenging times. Your resilience and well-being matter to us, and we aim to assist in any way possible.

Sincerely, The Barre Community Relief Fund

12/12/2023

Come to Ladies Night at Nelson's Ace Hardware tonight, December 12th, from 5-7! Enjoy food, wine tasting, and a chance to win prizes, with extra opportunities by supporting the Barre Community Relief Fund.

12/05/2023

We're happy to share that the Barre Community Relief Fund successfully reached its goals for fundraising and distributing aid since its launch following this summer's floods. This program has been a beacon of hope for our community, helping so many individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits in Barre City and Barre Town. Established to provide immediate assistance after the flooding, the Barre Community Relief Fund has been able to support numerous people thanks to the generous contributions from donors, volunteers, and partners. We take great pride in the positive impact this fund has had on our community, from assisting small businesses and nonprofits to helping families in need. Nearly 95% of all applications were approved in less than 10 days, with almost half a million dollars distributed to hundreds of Barre households and organizations.

We'd like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed, asked for help, or supported this work. Your dedication has been vital to its success. Pausing the Flood Relief Program doesn't mean we're stepping back from supporting Barre. We're committed to continuing our support for the community. BCRF aims to introduce a new, more sustainable grant program for those facing economic distress in early 2024.

If you have any pending inquiries about the Barre Community Relief Fund's grant program or work, please contact [email protected]. We are so grateful to everyone involved in making this program a success. Together, we've demonstrated the incredible power of community support.

Thank you once again for your unwavering commitment to our shared community.

Sincerely, The Barre Community Relief Fund Board

11/28/2023

This Giving Tuesday, we reflect on Barre's resilience since the 2023 flood. Our community, united in recovery, has been unwavering.

Contributions to the Barre Community Relief Fund, no matter the size, sustain this community spirit. Join us in making a lasting impact. Every donation directly aids those in need. Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we continue to rebuild and uplift those affected by the Barre flood.

Donate at www.barrecommunityrelief.org

11/22/2023

"Pearl Street Pizza is still a fairly new business. We are coming up on our 2nd year anniversary this January. We still have a lot of overhead and debt that we are chipping away at. Thats normal. What isn’t, is a natural disaster like this that completely wipes out our pantry and damages expensive equipment that we were expecting to get many years out of. The Barre Community Relief Fund allowed us to get back on our feet for the long term. We’ve had to significantly change our day-to-day processes so we could continue to put out pizza we’re proud of due to the loss of our beautiful Italian dough mixer. The support we received from them has gone toward replacing equipment and goods. The forecast for our restaurant looks good and it's all because of the support of groups like this that are keeping businesses moving in the right direction." -Pearl Street Pizza

Donate or apply at www.barrecommunityrelief.org

11/07/2023

"Two of the most significant experiences we've had from the flood have been how much our community came to our aid both physically and financially. The other is no matter how much we think we have a handle on what the flood has cost us, we're always uncovering or learning that it has cost us more. Our community has come forward $1.00 at a time to help us. That's what it took to save our business. As a small business, grants like the one provided by the Barre Community Fund make a significant impact. I am grateful for these lessons and humbled at the willingness of our community to work so hard in helping us get back to working hard for them."
-Darren Ohl, Vermont Bicycle Shop

To donate or apply go to www.barrecommunityrelief.org

11/02/2023

For the month of November, when you round up with your purchase at Nelson Ace Hardware the proceeds go to the Barre Community Relief Fund!

www.barrecommunityrelief.org

11/01/2023

"Applying for the Barre Community Relief Fund grant was very easy. It took very little effort and the funds arrived quickly. If you have been affected by the July flooding you should apply for a BCRF grant. If you are fortunate enough to be unaffected by the flooding, please consider making a donation to the fund. Any amount helps those that need it." -Bob Nelson, Nelson Ace Hardware

Appy or donate at www.barrecommunityrelief.org

10/25/2023

In July of 2023, the catastrophic and historic flood in Barre gravely affected multitudes of businesses, homeowners, and people living and working in the area. The Barre Community Relief Fund was established to help raise money for assistance in recovery and rebuilding. Our mission is to aid those affected by the flood in Barre. We believe that by working together, we can make a difference in the lives of those in our community.

Our goal is to raise $1 Million which will benefit countless small businesses, homeowners, and individuals across the Barre area. Given the scale of the devastation, there is a great need, and we are fully committed to aiding those in distress. Since July BCRF has raised over $400,000 towards our $1MM Goal.

Here is what a recent recipient said….

"We are so appreciative of the Barre Community Relief Fund. The unexpected cost of the flood cleanup was overwhelming, the Barre Community Relief Fund Grant was instrumental in helping us with that. We are grateful to everyone who donated to this fund, thank you all!"

Paul & Mary Jane Magnan
Richard J Wobby Jewelers

We're so close to reaching our $500,000 milestone in donations for the Barre Community. You can help us get there. Donate today – www.barrecommunityrelief.org

The Barre Community Relief Fund will ensure that 100% of the tax-deductible funds raised will be directly allocated to those most in need.

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Barre, VT
05641

Website

http://www.barrecommunityrelief.org/, https://bit.ly/40bDs3e

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