Photo by Hakan Nural on Unsplash The Rutland Area NAACP will be collaborating with the Vermont Department of Health (VDH) to provide access to and prioritize the equitable vaccination for COVID-19 of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) folks. We will have clinic sites in Bennington and Rutland. Bennington: Location: Second Congregational Church, 115 … Continue reading BIPOC Vaccination Clinics
In honor of Women's History and National Poetry Months, the Rutland Area NAACP is celebrating the remarkable work of BIWOC (Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color) poets. In addition to sharing the performances of established poets, we are seeking videos of Vermont's BIWOC poets performing their original work! We will be sharing these voices on … Continue reading BIWOC Poetry series
We are delighted and proud to share the beautiful video that Rutland Middle School students made for Black History Month under the guidance of Social Studies teacher Katie Geno, and Music teacher Allie Griffiths. Allie Griffiths tells us that the materials we sent out for Black History Month and Beyond were instrumental in creating the … Continue reading Rutland Middle School’s BHM Celebration
We held our first annual high school essay contest for Black History month in February, and received many insightful and creative responses. Winners received Visa gift card prizes, certificates, and bragging rights. The three winning essays are below. First place, Narges Anzali, Middlebury Union High School Narges Anzali, 1st Place WInner “You don’t love America.” … Continue reading 2021 BHM Essay Contest Winners
The Emergency Rental Assistance program from the Vermont State Housing Authority makes available funds to assist households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Not less than 90 percent of awarded funds must be used for direct financial assistance, including rent, rental arrears, utilities and home energy costs, utilities … Continue reading Help with Rent
Rutland Area Branch of the NAACP 