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News from the Veterans Place
Located in Northfield, Veterans Place, Inc. (TVPI) provides temporary residence for unhoused male Veterans who are working through and resolving barriers preventing them from establishing a new residence on their own. Currently 14 veterans are in residency and since last October 21 have been successfully housed on their own.
About 30% of the cost of operations comes from fundraising. The fundraising events this June includes 1) a coin drop in Northfield 2) participation in the Northfield farmers market where raffle tickets will be sold for a picnic table donated by the Montpelier Home Center 3) 50-50 raffle at the VT Lake Monster game June 26.
A recent and much appreciated donation from the US Veterans Motorcycle Club in Lyndonville will underwrite the cost of a 6-burner outdoor grill, protective cover and accessories for use by our chef and the resident veterans this summer.
The Northfield American legion no. 63 donated $1000 towards a new security system. Funds from an Aubuchon Round Up program as well were dedicated to it and the project was completed with a grant from The Town Fair Foundation that allowed the system to be fully funded. It was operational on June 4.
Installation of a newly developed heat pump system will take place this summer and will also primarily be funded by grants. It is expected to reduce energy costs and give residents more control over the temperature in their room.
For more information about The Veterans Place you can contact the Director Bonnie Pollard-Allen at 485-8874 or go to the website at vermontveteransplace.org.