The Rutland Area NAACP is proud to be hosting Rooted Together, an upcoming fully sponsored leadership convening. Rooted Together was created from a simple belief: Strong communities are built through strong relationships. Too often, leaders are asked to gather only to exchange information, solve immediate problems, or attend another meeting. While those spaces are important, … Continue reading Rooted Together
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Testimony in Support of Proposal 4
Please see below for our joint testimony with Windham County NAACP in support of Proposal 4. This proposal would add new language to the Vermont constitution that ensures that every Vermonter has the right to be treated with dignity and fairness โ and that the state cannot discriminate against people based on race, sex, gender … Continue reading Testimony in Support of Proposal 4
BIPOC Financial Empowerment Program 2026
As a member of the Building Equity Collaborative, we are a proud partner of The BIPOC Financial Empowerment program. Led by Ana Mejia, founder of Cultivemos Alegria, this program is designed to provide Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) with the knowledge, tools, resources and coaching to support your financial wellbeing. Weโre excited to relaunch … Continue reading BIPOC Financial Empowerment Program 2026
ICE terrorized a Vermont neighborhood yesterday.
Joint Statement from the Rutland Area NAACP and the Windham County NAACP Photo from Vermont Public ICE terrorized a Vermont neighborhood yesterday. See the statement from Migrant Justice for an account of the incident. The same Immigration and Customs Enforcement tactics that have traumatized communities across this country have now escalated their presence and subsequent … Continue reading ICE terrorized a Vermont neighborhood yesterday.
Soul Santa 2025
Join us for Soul Santa in Rutland, December 20 10:30am โ 1pm, 28 Center Street, Rutland. This event is free and open to everyone, but registration is encouraged.
