Vermont’s Strength is Community

Community is more than just a group of people living in the same place; it’s the heart and soul of who we are, what we value, and where we see our future. In Vermont, we live in a state where community matters—a place where neighbors support one another, local businesses thrive with community backing, and people come together to solve the challenges that shape our lives.

This sense of community is what makes Vermont, Vermont—especially when facing challenges that affect us all. When differences arise, Vermonters still come together, proving that our shared experiences—whether at a concert for flood relief, story hours at the local library, or meetings at town hall—are stronger than any disagreement.

At the Vermont Community Foundation, we see this spirit embodied daily by incredible donors, fundholders, and nonprofits bringing their love of Vermont to life all around us. We want to share some of their stories so that you can be inspired in the same way we are—because we all have the power to make an impact on our community.

Each nonprofit featured in the video above—Clemmons Family Farm, King Street Center, Shelburne Farms, Stowe Story Labs, The Family Room, and The Space on Main—represents a different aspect of Vermont’s community fabric. Through these nonprofits, we see the many ways community can flourish—from supporting cultural heritage and environmental care to fostering family connections and creative expression. Each of these organizations offers Vermonters a place to gather, to engage, and to feel part of something bigger. Their impact is made possible by the community efforts supporting them.

Philanthropy plays a vital role here, not just as a means of financial support, but as an act of connection. Through giving, people reaffirm their commitment to Vermont’s well-being, knowing that every contribution—whether small or large—adds to the fabric of a resilient, thriving community, helping to make Vermont a place where people of all backgrounds can feel they belong.

In times when differences could pull us apart, it’s our communities that keep us connected.