A way for towns to engage and bring together their residents, set common goals and directions in a neutral and facilitated structure, and access resources that will help them take action on those goals.
Community Visits Community Visit Process Recent Community Visits Funders Thanks to the many funders of VCRD’s Community Visit Program who make this program possible. Through the years, we have received financial support for the program from Northern Border Regional Commission, Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development, Community National Bank, Lintilhac Foundation, National Life Foundation,…
The Brandon: A Hub & Our Home Community Visit is a 3-month process bringing the community together in spring 2026 to identify and prioritize common goals, develop action plans, and connect to resources for long term success. Thanks to the funders for making this work possible: Northern Border Regional Commission, Vermont Agency of Commerce and…
On Thursday April 30, all Brandon community members are invited to gather at the Otter Valley Union Middle & High School for a free community dinner and the opportunity to be an active participant in sharing and developing ideas for the future of Brandon. This event is the first of three steps in the “Brandon:…
This Commentary is by Denise Smith, Executive Director of the Vermont Council on Rural Vermont (VCRD). VCRD has been serving the needs of Vermont’s rural communities for over 30 years, facilitating community-led, place based conversations to help communities envision their collective future. Ask anyone how many towns there are in Vermont and you’ll hear a…
Through the “New Haven Comes Together” process, the community came together to identify and prioritize goals, foster local leadership, connect to resources and develop and realize achievable action plans. Through 3 public meetings, community members chose two priorities for action, and signed up for task force groups to move them forward. The new task force…
In 2022, Putney community members turned out in record numbers to discuss the future of their town and choose priorities that would help move toward those goals. The Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) and community groups are celebrating the momentum of Our Future Putney by coming together on January 29th at 6 pm at…
All New Haven community members are welcomed and encouraged to join the third meeting of the New Haven Comes Together Community Visit process on Thursday, January 15th from 6:00-8:30 pm at the New Haven Town Hall. Attendees will review points of vision for the future of New Haven, and join task forces to advance community…
On Thursday November 6, all New Haven community members are invited to gather at the Town Hall for a free community dinner and the opportunity to be an active participant in sharing and developing ideas for the future prosperity and quality of life of New Haven. This event is the first of three steps in…
Through the “Sunderland Shines” process, the community came together to identify and prioritize goals, foster local leadership, connect to resources and develop and realize achievable action plans. Through 3 public meetings, community members chose two priorities for action, and signed up for task force groups to move them forward. The new task force groups will…
Through the “What’s Possible, Windham?” process, the community came together to identify and prioritize goals, foster local leadership, connect to resources and develop and realize achievable action plans. Through 2 public meetings, community members chose two priorities for action, and signed up for task force groups to move them forward. The new task force groups…