Vermont Main Street Flood Recovery Fund

08/22/2024

Our Fund has awarded dozens of $2,500 grants to small business owners over the last few weeks. We hit a pause as our funds were running low but thanks to the generosity of the American Bankers Association we will again be approving applications. 100% of your donations go directly to Vermonters who were hardest hit in the last round of flooding. If you'd like to support our small businesses, please go to vtrecovery2023.com to make a donation. Thank you for your support ABA!!!

The American Bankers Association today announced it will donate $25,000 to help flood victims in Vermont.

07/31/2024

While we are all devastated watching our neighbors contend with this unprecedented weather we remain committed to providing help where we can. Please consider donating to our fund as we are already receiving applications. These small grants will provide a few weeks of breathing room for Vermont's small business owners and their families as they put their lives back in order. If you would like to apply or contribute to the Fund please go to vtrecovery2023.com for more details.

07/31/2024

While we are all devastated watching our neighbors contend with this unprecedented weather we remain committed to providing help where we can. Please consider donating to our fund as we are already receiving applications. These small grants will provide a few weeks of breathing room for Vermont's small business owners and their families as they put their lives back in order. If you would like to apply or contribute to the Fund please go to vtrecovery2023.com for more details.

10/30/2023

We are able to continue providing $2,500 grants to flood impacted businesses thanks to generous donations like $7,000 from Gordon's Window Decor.

"When something catastrophic happens to a neighbor, the urge to ease their heart in any way possible is powerful. Seeing all the foundations and funds that have been created since the floods occurred reminds me why Vermont is such a special state. A core value here at Gordon’s is to support the community that supports us, so we knew we needed to help in some way. Getting Vermont’s small businesses back up and running means people are back to work, and perhaps able to breathe a little bit easier." – Kelly Clements, President of GWD

And a special thank you to David Hayes, GWD's e-Commerce Manager for your help in providing this contribution as well!

If you know of a business that hasn't received our grant please let them know to go to www.vtrecovery2023.com to fill out our application.

The Fund raised over $900,000 for small businesses impacted by the July 2023 flood. In response to the July 2024 flooding we are again raising funds and accepting grant applications. Please go to vtrecovery2023.com for details.

08/27/2023

Big shout out to Nathan Hartswick and Natalie Miller and the whole team at the Vermont Comedy Club for hosting their benefit for flood recovery. The Main Street Flood Recovery Fund is making good use of these funds and continues to be able to send out grants to Vermont's small businesses impacted by July's flood. Your efforts make a difference. Maggie Lenz - your work in this didn't go unappreciated either...Thank you all!
If you know of any small business that hasn't applied for our grant please send them to vtrecovery2023.com.

08/22/2023

Community Bank's incredibly generous donation to our Fund means that more small businesses will received some support during this difficult time. Thank you!

In support of flood recovery efforts in Vermont, we’ve donated $100,000 to the Vermont Main Street Flood Recovery Fund. Managed by Capstone Community Action, the fund recently launched to support small businesses affected by the record-breaking flooding in our footprint.

As a local bank, it’s our responsibility to come together and support our friends and neighbors during trying times. Vermont small businesses are vital to our community, and we will do all we can to support them through this crisis.

07/26/2023

First checks are going out this week to small businesses impacted by the flood. Could not have done that without the help of so many organizations. For the list of those investing in Vermont check out this article. We can't be without your support! Continuing to take applications and donations at vtrecovery2023.com. Thank you!

Mon, 07/24/2023 - 14:03 -- tim State Street, Montpelier, debris. Image courtesy VAAFM. Agriculture.vermont.gov/flood Supports Over 100 Flood-Impacted Small Businesses Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Main Street Flood Recovery Fund announced today that checks, up to $2,500, will be going out th...

07/20/2023

Our Fund held a press conference today to announce our applications are now live at vtrecovery2023.com. Mike Pieciak in the photo below explaining that we will be providing up to $2,500 to small businesses impacted by the flood. If you know anyone who qualifies send them to our site. And we know supply will be outstripped by demand so we are actively fundraising. Every donation matters. You can contribute via the same website. Please forward this post!

The Fund raised over $900,000 for small businesses impacted by the July 2023 flood. In response to the July 2024 flooding we are again raising funds and accepting grant applications. Please go to vtrecovery2023.com for details.

07/19/2023

Mocha Joe's Roasting Company is on team vtrecovery2023.com! We are coming in with your help! Thank you Mocha Joe's!

07/19/2023

We are receiving support from around the state. We will help small businesses throughout the state but we can't do it with you all! Together we are . Thank you Trapp Family Lodge for your support!

Visit us at the Bierhall this week to help us raise funds for our neighbors and friends in need after the flooding that affected many areas in Vermont this past week.