How To Help
So many community members and families have been devastated by the recent floods. The destruction was widespread, but we focused most of our efforts here in our backyard, Lamoille County. We have met and seen countless volunteers and there has been a lot of great recovery work – but there is still a long way to go. Countless people have lost their homes, their crops, their businesses and their jobs.
Sadly, we know firsthand how challenging it is to recover, rebuild and thrive after a devastating flood. But it can be done through a whole lot of hard work, commitment from those of us unaffected, and money.
As our state continues to recover, we need people to visit. We need people to visit businesses that have not been affected, and we need them to visit those that have been as they begin to reopen. And while you are here (or not here!), please consider making a donation for flood recovery. Money donated to the below funds will get directly to affected families and businesses within days. THANK YOU.
The Vermont Community Foundation is collecting donations for the Vermont Flood Response & Recovery Fund 2023. All donations received will solely benefit the Vermont Flood Response & Recovery Fund 2023.
NOFA-VT’s Farmer Emergency Fund provides grants and 0% loans to certified organic and NOFA-VT member farms experiencing emergencies that can’t be covered by insurance. Donations you make to this Fund will be quickly mobilized to farms as they repair from the storm.
Capstone’s Fund is raising money to provide grants to Vermont’s small business owners impacted by July 10th’s flooding.
The United Way of Lamoille County’s Flooding Relief Fund is an emergency fund to support Lamoille County residents severely impacted by the flooding in July 2023.
This inaugural relief fund was established to support BIPOC small businesses and community members following the 2023 VT Flood and will remain active as a integral part of their network.
We will continue to update our page with new funds and opportunities as they arise.