Wednesday, Aug. 24—RUTLAND—BROC-Community Action in Southwestern Vermont’s Economic & Workforce Development Program is presenting a free financial literacy workshop on Wednesday, Aug. 24, at the BROC office in Rutland at 45 Union Street. This is open to anyone who wants […]
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News Briefs: Rutland Region
By Lani Duke CITY NEWS Computerizing public works data Rutland City has spent some $11 million in the past ten years in combined sewer overflow (CSO) projects, Public Works Commissioner Jeff Wennberg told the City Public Works Committee April 5. […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
BROC helps turn a hobby into a business
Thursday, Dec. 10 at 9 a.m. — RUTLAND — Do you have a small business, have thoughts about a business idea, or are looking for information to make that decision? BROC has a workshop in mind. Join the free, fun, educational workshop […]
Local News
Pico begins season, offers Cyber Monday deal and “food-raiser”
KILLINGTON — On Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015, Pico Mountain will open for the 2015-16 winter season with the third iteration of a special promotion to provide food for low-income Vermonters, teaming up with local nonprofit organization BROC-Community Action in Southwest […]
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Eleventh annual Wheels for Warmth breaks records
RUTLAND — Vermont’s “Wheels for Warmth” broke all records in its 11th year, thanks in large part to its additional location in Rutland County. Final numbers for 2015 show the program collected a total of $55,801 for emergency fuel assistance programs, […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Run in your costume for Halloween 5K
Saturday, Oct. 31 at 10 a.m. — RUTLAND — Once again the annual dressing-up-in-costume kind of fun run/walk, the Halloween 5K will take place on Saturday, Oct. 31 in downtown Rutland. This spirited 5K is more about fun than frights and is […]
News Briefs
News Briefs: Rutland Region
By Lani Duke Louras nixes “wet” shelter downtown The aldermen concurred with mayor Chris Louras in objecting to the installation of a “wet” shelter downtown. BROC-Community Action in Southwest Vermont had proposed opening a “low-barrier” shelter in that crucial corner […]
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BROC receives United Way community impact grant
RUTLAND–BROC-Community Action in Southwestern Vermont announced July 30 that it received a $11,257 grant through the United Way of Rutland County’s Community Impact pilot program. The grants are dedicated to specific projects addressing mental health and dental health needs in […]
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BROC receives HUD grant
BROC-Community Action in Southwestern Vermont announced June 23 that it had received a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $17,947. HUD awarded nearly $6 million in grants to hundreds of […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
BROC celebrates 50 years helping fight “War on Poverty”
Wednesday, May 27 at 4:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — BROC-Community Action in Southwestern Vermont invites the public to celebrate its 50th birthday. On Wednesday, May 27 join the birthday bash from 4:30-7 p.m. at the facility located at 45 Union Street in Rutland. This […]