CVOEO

Working towards economic, social, racial, and environmental justice in the Champlain Valley and beyond.

Building a community where every person is valued, has access to opportunity, and can achieve their full potential. The Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) provides individuals and families with the basic needs of food, fuel, and housing support in times of crisis, and helps them acquire the necessary education, financial skills, and assets to build a stable future in which they thrive.

05/29/2026

Today, our CVOEO team members from across the Champlain Valley are coming together for our annual all-staff gathering!

Please note that our program hours may be affected today while we connect and recharge. We’re so grateful for the community support that makes our vital work possible!

05/27/2026

Champlain Valley Head Start, a program of CVOEO, supports pregnant people, children from birth to age five, and families across Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle Counties.

Through early education, family support, health services, home visiting, and community connection, Champlain Valley Head Start works to support the development of the child within the family, and the family within the community.

One unique service offered through the program is Home Visiting, including a virtual option, helping families access support in ways that meet their needs and schedules.

Their team includes professionals with expertise in early childhood education, infant and toddler care, prenatal care, family services, and support for children with special needs and their families.

Learn more about programs and services at champlainvalleyheadstart.org.

Find Champlain Valley Head Start:
Administrative Office — Burlington: 802-651-4180
Addison County — New Haven: 802-388-9881
Chittenden County — Colchester: 802-872-2819
Franklin & Grand Isle Counties — St. Albans: 802-524-5876

05/26/2026

Thinking about buying a car? Preparing to purchase a home? Trying to better understand your credit? Join Financial Futures at CVOEO for Lunch and Learn: Personal Loans on Saturday, June 6 from 11 AM–2 PM for a free hybrid workshop with both virtual and in-person options available.

We’ll cover:
• Credit basics
• Auto loan approval tips
• Home loan preparation
• Champlain Housing Trust shared equity opportunities
• And more!

This is a great opportunity to connect with experts, ask questions, and gain practical tools for your financial future.

Interpretation will be available for 8 language groups alongside English.

Register today:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LunchandLearnJune2026

Questions? 802-860-1417 x112

05/22/2026

CVOEO will be closed Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26th.

05/21/2026

Tomorrow! 🌿 CVOEO’s 37th Annual Garden Day returns Friday, May 22, from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at the Old North End Community Center in Burlington.

In partnership with 3SquaresVT, CVOEO will distribute free donated seeds and seedlings to help Vermonters grow fresh food at home and stretch grocery budgets through the growing season. Community members can also apply for 3SquaresVT benefits during the event.

This annual tradition is rooted in the belief that access to food, fresh air, and the ability to grow something of your own matters. Every year, Garden Day brings neighbors together around shared resources, generosity, and the start of a new season.

Thank you to Intervale Community Farm and Essex Westford School District for donating seeds and seedlings, and to Green Mountain Power for their generous support of this year’s event.

Available plants include tomatoes, peppers, squash, herbs, cucumbers, cabbage, broccoli, zucchini, melon, eggplant, and more while supplies last.

📍 Old North End Community Center
20 Allen Street, Burlington, VT
🗓 Friday, May 22
⏰ 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

We hope to see you there!

05/20/2026

This June, support Addison Food Hub through the Hannaford Supermarkets Fight Hunger Bag Program.

For every $2.50 reusable Fight Hunger Bag purchased during June 2026, $1 will be donated directly to Addison Food Hub at:

📍 260 Court Street
Middlebury, VT

The Addison Food Hub has been operational since February, helping expand food access for community members across Addison County. Located just under two miles from Addison Community Action, the hub supplements critical anti-poverty work through the distribution of fresh produce, shelf-stable groceries, culturally relevant foods, and hygiene products.

Community members can visit the Addison Food Hub at:
📍 616 Exchange Street, Suite 1, Middlebury, VT
🕙 Monday–Friday, 10 AM–3:30 PM

The Addison Food Hub is part of Feeding Champlain Valley. Learn more about food access services in your area at FeedingChamplainValley.org.

A simple choice at checkout can help strengthen local food access and community care.

05/19/2026

Looking to better understand personal loans, credit, or preparing to buy a home? Join Financial Futures at CVOEO for a free Lunch and Learn: Personal Loans on Saturday, June 6 from 11 AM–2 PM. This hybrid event offers both in-person and Zoom options, making it easy to participate from wherever you are.

Meet experts in the field and get your questions answered about:
• Credit — what it is and why it matters
• Auto Loans — what you need to know to get approved
• Home Loans — how to prepare for purchasing a home
• Champlain Housing Trust Shared Equity — what it is and how it differs
• And more!

Interpretation will be provided for 8 language groups alongside English.

Register for the Zoom link and full event details here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LunchandLearnJune2026

Questions? Call 802-860-1417 x112

Learn more:
https://www.cvoeo.org/growing-money-classes/lunch-and-learn-personal-loans-723?c=20260606T110000&i=0&e=20260606T140000

05/18/2026

Foundations Family Shelter is looking for donations to help support families experiencing homelessness in our community.

Located at 204 Pearl St. in Burlington, CVOEO's Foundations Family Shelter is a high-barrier, communal-living shelter providing safe, supportive housing and resources for families working toward permanent housing. With 7 family rooms and 24/7 staff support, the shelter helps families access housing advocacy, employment assistance, vital records support, and connections to services like childcare, healthcare, and parenting resources.

Current needed donations include:
• Toilet Paper
• Paper Towels
• Dish Soap & Dishwasher Pods
• Laundry Detergent Pods
• Cleaning Wipes & Cleaning Spray

To donate, please visit giftdrive.org/drive/453 or contact Adam Hall at [email protected]. You can find more in kind needs for Foundations Family Shelter and other CVOEO programs at cvoeo.org/support-our-work/make-an-in-kind-gift. To learn more about CVOEO's Foundation Family Shelter and their referral process, visit cvoeo.org/foundations-family-shelter.

Every donation helps create a safer, more stable environment for families as they work toward self-sufficiency and permanent housing. Thank you for helping us build stronger foundations together.

05/14/2026

Fair Housing Month may be over, but the work continues. One of many highlights from CVOEO’s 2026 Fair Housing Month recap was Fair Housing Awareness Day at the Vermont Statehouse in Montpelier on April 1.

CVOEO’s Fair Housing Project joined the Human Rights Commission, Vermont to provide resources and information about illegal housing discrimination, speak with legislators and visitors, and advocate for stronger fair housing protections across Vermont.

As housing becomes increasingly tight and expensive, more Vermonters are facing illegal discrimination while trying to find or keep stable housing. Fair housing education, enforcement, and advocacy remain critical.

Kahlia Livingston, Fair Housing Project Education & Outreach Coordinator, and Jess Hyman, Associate Director of CVOEO’s Housing Advocacy Programs, delivered testimony alongside Big Hartman, Executive Director of the Vermont Human Rights Commission, during a joint hearing of the House Committee on General and Housing and the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs.

A Revolutionary Press was also on site, creating hand-set letterpress bookmarks for legislators, Statehouse staff, and visitors—offering a creative reminder that fair housing is a right worth protecting.

Governor Phil Scott also issued a statewide proclamation supporting the implementation and enforcement of fair housing laws.

Read more in our Fair Housing Month recap blog: “2026 Fair Housing Month – Cue the Curtain Until Next Year” at cvoeo.org/media . You can follow along with CVOEO's Fair Housing Project at Thriving Communities: Building a Vibrant, Inclusive Vermont

05/13/2026

Garden Day is almost here! 🌱 Join CVOEO for the 37th Annual Garden Day this Friday, May 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Old North End Community Center in Burlington.

In partnership with 3SquaresVT, CVOEO staff and volunteers will be distributing free donated seeds and seedlings to help Vermonters grow their own food and save money on groceries. Community members can also apply for 3SquaresVT benefits while attending the event.

Available seedlings and plants include African eggplant, broccoli, cabbage, cucumber, eggplant, herbs, melon, peppers, squash, tomatoes, and zucchini.

Thanks to our friends at Green Mountain Power for their generous contribution toward Garden Day!

Friday, May 22
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Old North End Community Center
20 Allen Street, Burlington, VT

Whether you’re planting your first garden or adding to one you’ve tended for years, Garden Day is a chance to connect, share resources, and bring a little more abundance home. We hope to see you there!

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255 South Champlain Street
Burlington, VT
05401

Telephone

+18028622771

Website

http://www.cvoeo.org/

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