Two events this week have exposed a painful truth about Vermont. Chief Pierre Gomez, one of the state’s few police chiefs of color, resigned after months of racial hostility, disrespect, and undermining from within the system he served. Now State Senator Samuel Douglass has been named in a leaked private chat filled with racist and … Continue reading Vermont NAACP branches call for accountability and action against racism
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Freedom Fund 2026!
October is doing its gorgeous thing out there, and while we may not want to think about it, January is only three months away! Please save the date for our 7th annual Freedom Fund Brunch, taking place January 17, 2026 at Grace Congregational Church in Rutland. More information and registration details coming soon! Sponsorships are also now … Continue reading Freedom Fund 2026!
Update on Davona Williams
Donate now A month ago, Davona Williams was abducted by ICE in Manchester, VT, separating her from her three children. She has since been moved to a prison in Detroit, MI, where this morning she had a virtual hearing; we asked our community to log into this hearing to show the judge that she is valued … Continue reading Update on Davona Williams
Emergency Fund for Children Separated from Mom
On August 25, Davona Williams of Manchester was detained by ICE while driving home with her toddler. A mother of three who works as a home health aide, Davona is at risk of deportation, leaving her children in uncertain situations. We are asking our community to stand with these children by contributing to their support … Continue reading Emergency Fund for Children Separated from Mom
The Encampments Screening
Monday, September 15, 7 pm Otter Creek Yoga, in the Marbleworks Middlebury Join the Rutland Area NAACP, Middlebury SURJ, and L'Chaim Collective for a screening of The Encampments, a film about the student movement for Palestine. The film will be followed by a discussion with Wafic Faour of the organization Vermonters for Justice in Palestine. … Continue reading The Encampments Screening