Three Area Businesses Step Up to the Plate to Support Home Sharing in Central Vermont

In response to Home Share of Central Vermont’s (HSCVT) record-breaking number of inquiries combined with a funding shortfall – both brought on by the recession – three area businesses stepped up to the plate and made generous contributions to help HSCVT keep up with the increased demand.

The donations came from the Washington Electric Cooperative Community Fund, the Kinney Drug Foundation, and Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation.

“Because home sharing is all about community, and businesses are the backbone of our communities, we are always pleased and grateful to have local business support,” said HSCVT Director Betsy Reid.  “That’s never been more true than today, when many businesses are themselves facing economic struggles.  These contributions are truly a testament to community spirit.”

The Washington Electric Cooperative Community Fund supports the activities of “community organizations which enhance the well-being of our members and the communities they live in.”  This fund donated $500.00 to Home Share of Central Vermont.

The Kinney Drug Foundation also gave $500.00 to HSCVT.  The goal of this foundation is “to help people live healthier lives within the communities served by Kinney Drugs Inc” in Vermont and New York.

The third business donor, Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation, contributes to non-profit organizations within their six state marketing area that are “family-friendly, soundly managed,” and have “a mission to enhance the communities where we live and work.”  The Golub Foundation donated $500.00 to HSCVT’s  Mileage Program, in recognition of the need for staff and volunteers to regularly drive to the homes of seniors and other program participants throughout Lamoille, Orange and Washington counties. 

“We are encouraged by all three donations,” said Reid. “At the same time, we know we’ll need ongoing, community-wide funding help for the foreseeable future.  The recession is not expected to abate any time soon, and gas prices are again on the rise.  This means more Vermonters will turn to us for help – and we will turn to the community to provide the financial backing we need to help them find good home sharing partners.” 

Home Share of Central Vermont facilitates live-in matches between home providers who need some assistance to stay living independently in their own homes as long as possible, and home seekers who are willing to provide that assistance in exchange for affordable housing.  The Central Vermont Council on Aging is HSCVT’s fiscal sponsor.  HSCVT raises all its own funds.