Good news! There's still time to get your sponsorship in for the 2026 Freedom Fund Brunch! The Rutland Area Branch of the NAACP will be hosting the 7th Annual Freedom Fund Event on January 17, 2026 at Grace Congregational Church in Rutland. This is our most important fundraiser of the year, and we rely on … Continue reading Freedom Fund Sponsorship Deadline Extended
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Youth Fashion Show May 25
The Rutland Area NAACP is proud to host the “Rock Your Crown” BIPOC Youth Fashion Show on Sunday, May 25, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Bennington Merchants Park. This inspiring event will spotlight the confidence, beauty, and creativity of BIPOC youth across Vermont, offering a powerful runway experience where young people from … Continue reading Youth Fashion Show May 25
Candidates of Color Forum
October 7, 2024 • 6:00-7:30 PM https://youtu.be/euuqEE_uybU?si=pcDGLGT3DAuDtfY_ The Rutland Area NAACP and the Windham County NAACP are honored to host a critical panel discussion that aims to amplify the voices of BIPOC leaders running for state office in Vermont. This is a non-partisan platform for these candidates to discuss their policy positions, their goals and … Continue reading Candidates of Color Forum
Rutland Blood Drive
Thursday, September 26, 2024, 11:00AM – 4:00PMTrinity Episcopal Church • 85 West Street, Rutland, VT 05701 We are once again sponsoring a Red Cross blood drive in honor of Sickle Cell Awareness Month! This drive is open to everyone of all blood types, but we do hope that our Black community especially will show up, as you … Continue reading Rutland Blood Drive
Bright Power Fellowship
The Bright Power Fellowship, a program of the Bright Leadership Institute and the Rutland Area NAACP, will offer board leadership training for BIPOC Vermonters who are interested in leadership in nonprofit boards, or non-elected local, regional or state boards, councils and commissions. Apply now: tinyurl.com/bpf2024 What is the Bright Power Fellowship? The BPF is a … Continue reading Bright Power Fellowship
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