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A Vermont church has found itself with an unusual and enviable responsibility: giving away well over half a million dollars.
A nonprofit formed by the Congregational Church of Middlebury to disburse donated funds wants the money to make the community’s shopping and dining district more vibrant. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather.
“There’s a buzz about it,” said Rev. Andy Nagy-Benson, the pastor at the Middlebury Congregational Church. “It feels like a once in a lifetime moment.”
The church has received two separate chunks of money, totaling $650,000, Nagy-Benson said. He told NECN it was all donated by a woman overseas with close ties to the community and church.
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Package includes $10,000 cash grant and services and products donated by area businesses
Photo: The Otter Creek is a focal point in downtown Middlebury with its 20-foot waterfall running directly under Main Street. Photo credit: Jason Duquette-Hoffman for Better Middlebury Partnership.
Vermont Business Magazine The Kick Start Middlebury program, created by a partnership of property owners and government, economic development, educational and business entities, is now accepting Letters of Interest to establish, relocate or expand a business in Middlebury. At least two applicants will receive an incentive package that includes free or discounted services and products donated by area businesses, a $10,000 grant made available by the Town of Middlebury’s business development fund, and various benefits offered by property owners.
Vergennes Partnership WHILE SOCIAL DISTANCING, Vergennes Partnership treasurer Jen Russell is presented with two checks totaling $1,000 from agent-owner Scott Gaines. A $500 gift, awarded as part of Co-op’s Community Grants program was matched by Gaines Insurance and will be used for replacement and additional plantings in the downtown’s City Park, also known as the Vergennes Green.
Photo courtesy of Vergennes Partnership 02/25/2021 VERGENNES The Vergennes Partnership has announced the receipt of a $1,000 grant for replacement and additional plantings on the Vergennes Green. The grant came in the form of a $500 gift from Co-operative Insurance’s Community Grants program, paired with a matching gift of $500 from Gaines Insurance Agency.