Making a grant says, “I see the need.”
Making an investment says, “I see your potential.”

As we enter the holiday season, many of us reflect on what it means to care for our neighbors and strengthen the places we call home. Giving is one way we lift up Vermont communities. Investing is another.

Every dollar you invest helps shape the world in ways you might not immediately see. At the Vermont Community Foundation, a portion of every invested fund is allocated to our Vermont Investment Portfolio, which directs capital to projects and people working to build a stronger future for our state.

Your invested dollars support small business lending that keeps our downtowns vibrant and locally owned. They help the next generation of farmers build their future on conserved land and fuel affordable housing in communities like Springfield and Bennington. They spark downtown revitalization, from new mixed-use spaces in St. Johnsbury to the Yellow Barn in Hardwick, and energize entrepreneurship hubs like Hula in Burlington and the Hub in Rutland.

Your giving already makes a difference. Mission investing builds on that impact, helping create a future where Vermont communities thrive.

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If you would like to explore how your giving and investing can work together this season, reach out anytime at 802-388-3355 opt. 5, or schedule a conversation with our advising team.

The Vermont Community Foundation was established in 1986 as an enduring source of philanthropic support for Vermont communities. A family of more than 1,000 funds, foundations, and supporting organizations, the Foundation makes it easy for the people who care about Vermont to find and fund the causes they love. The Community Foundation and its partners put nearly $80 million annually to work in Vermont communities and beyond. The heart of its work is closing the opportunity gap—the divide that leaves too many Vermonters struggling to get ahead, no matter how hard they work. The Community Foundation envisions Vermont at its best—where everyone can build a bright, secure future. Visit vermontcf.org or call 802-388-3355 for more information. Give where your heart lives.