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SOS: Empower and Renewal

Starting Over Strong (SOS) Vermont is sponsoring a free series of Empower and Renewal events in Brattleboro for those affected by tropical storm Irene. Come to one, several, or all of them, and spread the word! SOS Flyer Empower and … Continue reading

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Irene Recovery Spring Cleaning

The Southeastern Vermont Irene Long Term Recovery Committee (LTRC), which serves Windham County, is recruiting volunteers to help kick off spring cleaning efforts after Tropical Storm Irene on Saturday, May 5, from 9am-12pm. The State Irene Recovery Office has partnered … Continue reading

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SOS Sequence Workshop

SOS Flyer RiverGallery 20120429 (360KB PDF) – Starting Over Strong (SOS) Vermont is hosting a free sequence workshop at the River Gallery School of Art on Sunday, April 29, from 1-3:30pm. Developed by Ric Campman, this is a way for … Continue reading

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WTSA Interview with LTRC

Tim Johnson of WTSA conducted an interview with three representatives from the Long Term Recovery Committee (LTRC) on Wednesday, April 11.  Watch the video (linked below) to learn more about what’s happening in Windham County and what the LTRC is … Continue reading

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Free Financial Planning Services

FPA flyer Free Financial Planning (84KB PDF) Because of the unprecedented destruction and disruption of people’s lives as a result of Tropical Storm Irene, the Northern New England Chapter of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) will provide free, no strings attached, … Continue reading

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Rebuilding ‘Accessible’ After Flood Irene

The Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL) publishes a periodic newletter, The Independent, for elders and people with disabilities.  The “got access?” story on page 19 of the Winter 2012 newsletter points out that a potential silver lining to Irene … Continue reading

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Tax Resources for People Affected by Tropical Storm Irene

As tax filing season approaches, Vermonters impacted by Tropical Storm Irene should be aware that they may be eligible for tax relief.  US Representative Peter Welch has a web page with information for Vermonters who suffered losses from the storm … Continue reading

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New Case Managers and Areas

There are two new case managers working with people affected by Irene, and they now have their own main areas.  They will be working with people who are already getting support from the Southeastern Vermont Irene Long Term Recovery Committee … Continue reading

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SOS: Resources for Recovery for Irene Survivors

From SOS: Starting Over Strong (S.O.S.) Vermont teams now serving the communities most impacted by Tropical Storm Irene continue to collaborate with state and town officials, as well as with other flood-recovery service providers, to bring assistance to Vermonters affected … Continue reading

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Experienced Contracting Volunteers Needed

As Windham County homeowners affected by Tropical Storm Irene continue to assess and repair damage to their properties, the Southeastern Vermont Irene Long-Term Recovery Committee (LTRC) is seeking volunteers with construction and contracting experience to help affected homeowners.  Specifically, volunteers … Continue reading

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