{"id":4536,"date":"2019-07-10T12:22:36","date_gmt":"2019-07-10T17:22:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.worcestervt.org\/?page_id=4536"},"modified":"2026-02-03T13:29:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T18:29:24","slug":"wnn","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/worcestervt.org\/wp\/community-groups\/wnn","title":{"rendered":"Worcester Neighbor Network (WNN)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.worcestervt.org\/wp\/public_html\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/WNN_logo_web-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worcestervt.org\/wp\/public_html\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/WNN_logo_web-3.png 200w, https:\/\/worcestervt.org\/wp\/public_html\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/WNN_logo_web-3-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Mission\">Mission Statement<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Resource\">Resource List<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Volunteer\">Volunteer Coordination<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Mission\">WNN Mission Statement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We provide support to Worcester residents in need of resources and assistance by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Resources:<\/strong> We maintain a list of existing resources that are available to Worcester residents on this website and on printed copies posted at the Worcester Town Hall and Doty Memorial School.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Volunteers:<\/strong> We recruit volunteers who are interested in supporting our community and match them up with local residents in need of assistance (confidentiality\/as allowed by the residents).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community:<\/strong> We organize and promote events that help bring our community together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Resource\">Resource List<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>General Information: <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dial 211 or visit <a aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.211.org\/ (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.211.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.211.org\/<\/a> to learn about services in the state of Vermont.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Front Porch Forum is an online community board where you can post anything from selling items to looking for your lost dog. It&#8217;s a great way to stay connected with your neighbors. <a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchforum.com\">https:\/\/frontporchforum.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vermont State Park Passes: <a href=\"https:\/\/vtstateparks.com\/fees.html#parkPasses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/vtstateparks.com\/fees.html#parkPasses<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Parenting Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Good Beginnings: <a aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.goodbeginningscentralvt.org\/ (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodbeginningscentralvt.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.goodbeginningscentralvt.org\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help Me Grow Program: <a aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.healthvermont.gov\/children-youth-families\/infants-young-children\/help-me-grow-program (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthvermont.gov\/children-youth-families\/infants-young-children\/help-me-grow-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.healthvermont.gov\/children-youth-families\/infants-young-children\/help-me-grow-program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Childcare: Contact the Family Center of Washington County (802) 262-3292. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foster care: Child Protection Hotline at 1(800) 649-5285 <a href=\"http:\/\/sp.frontporchforum.com\/f\/a\/hMLqx1ocRwvGr4eB0Ihyyw~~\/AAQuHwA~\/RgRhvQwfP0QYaHR0cDovL2Zvc3RlcmNhcmUudnQuZ292VwNzcGNCCl_aIYfaX1zirP9SFmhhbm5hLmhvd2FyZEBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAA~\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/fostercare.vt.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kellogg-Hubbard Library at (802) 223-3338 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kellogghubbard.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.kellogghubbard.org\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Senior Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Montpelier Senior Activity Center (MSAC): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montpelier-vt.org\/297\/Montpelier-Senior-Activity-Center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/www.montpelier-vt.org\/297\/Montpelier-Senior-Activity-Center<\/a><br>Everyone 50+ is welcome at the Montpelier Senior Activity Center (MSAC), a place where vibrant, diverse programming promotes lifelong learning, healthy aging, socialization, enhanced nutrition and access to resources on aging. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helpful resources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montpelier-vt.org\/358\/Helpful-Resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/www.montpelier-vt.org\/358\/Helpful-Resources<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MSAC classes: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montpelier-vt.org\/751\/Classes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.montpelier-vt.org\/751\/C<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Green Mountain Passport. For VT residents 62 yrs. or older, or honorably discharged veterans. Good for lifetime free day entry. Cost $2 and is available only from your local Town Clerk&#8217;s office. <a href=\"https:\/\/vtstateparks.com\/fees.html#parkPasses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/vtstateparks.com\/fees.html#parkPasses<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Legal Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Foreclosure in Vermont: <a aria-label=\"https:\/\/vtlawhelp.org\/foreclosure-vermont (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/vtlawhelp.org\/foreclosure-vermont\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/vtlawhelp.org\/foreclosure-vermont<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get Free Legal Answers: <a href=\"https:\/\/vt.freelegalanswers.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/vt.freelegalanswers.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal Help for Active Military, Veterans and Their Families: <a href=\"https:\/\/statesidelegal.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/statesidelegal.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal Help and Benefits for Vermonters: <a href=\"https:\/\/vtlawhelp.org\/coronavirus-updates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/vtlawhelp.org\/coronavirus-updates<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Property Tax Credit and Renters Rebate Information: <a href=\"https:\/\/vtlawhelp.org\/dont-miss-out-property-tax-credit-and-renter-rebate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/vtlawhelp.org\/dont-miss-out-property-tax-credit-and-renter-rebate<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Housing Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Homeless Shelters in Vermont: <a aria-label=\"https:\/\/vtlawhelp.org\/homeless-shelters-and-help-homeless-people (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/vtlawhelp.org\/homeless-shelters-and-help-homeless-people\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/vtlawhelp.org\/homeless-shelters-and-help-homeless-people<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foreclosure in Vermont: <a aria-label=\"https:\/\/vtlawhelp.org\/foreclosure-vermont (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/vtlawhelp.org\/foreclosure-vermont\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/vtlawhelp.org\/foreclosure-vermont<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you need help with rent? <a aria-label=\"https:\/\/vtlawhelp.org\/landlord-tenant-renter (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/vtlawhelp.org\/landlord-tenant-renter\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/vtlawhelp.org\/landlord-tenant-renter<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Money for Rent in Vermont: <a href=\"https:\/\/vtlawhelp.org\/money-for-past-due-rent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/vtlawhelp.org\/money-for-past-due-rent<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Homeshare Program: <a aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.homesharevermont.org\/ (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homesharevermont.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.homesharevermont.org\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Call the Benefits Service Center at 1-800-479-6151 \u2014 M-F, 8:00AM to 6:15PM. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Food Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Food Shelf Locator: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.vtfoodbank.org\/agency-locator (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vtfoodbank.org\/agency-locator\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.vtfoodbank.org\/agency-locator<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worcester Food Shelf- Wednesdays 1pm &#8211; 2pm &amp; <strong>every<\/strong> Sat. 11am &#8211; 1pm on the porch of the Hall. And<strong> every 3rd<\/strong> Saturday of the month, inside the Food Shelf of the Hall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worcester Community Lunch, @ the Town Hall, <strong>every<\/strong> Wednesday from 12:00pm- 1:00pm Open to all and a wonderful place to volunteer! <br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Donate to the Vermont Food Bank:  <a aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.vtfoodbank.org\/give-money (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vtfoodbank.org\/give-money\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.vtfoodbank.org\/give-money<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Student Loan Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Student Loan Repayment Options are available at&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/vsac.org\/?fbclid=IwAR1mLhPKokEmAnKN_miN8vVJPlK3--jc9nVvSe8w2Ri31R5AHSTfdhwXKuA\" target=\"_blank\">vsac.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Employment Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Department of Labor: <a href=\"https:\/\/labor.vermont.gov\/?fbclid=IwAR2Bm4FAfZ3rppOWkHjZ4rGdN0ysmYPk7ErtLYJVRhC1aVGJvKp1v1a7aUA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/labor.vermont.gov\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small Business help: <a href=\"https:\/\/ago.vermont.gov\/cap\/small-business-help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/ago.vermont.gov\/cap\/small-business-help\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong>Mental Health Resources: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.telehealth.com\/\">https:\/\/www.telehealth.com\/<\/a> or call 800-535-2459.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suicide Prevention and Support: <a href=\"https:\/\/mentalhealth.vermont.gov\/suicide-prevention\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/mentalhealth.vermont.gov\/suicide-prevention<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call 988.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/suicidepreventionlifeline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Suicide Prevention Lifeline<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Free and confidential support for people in distress. Call 1-800-273-TALK(8255)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/vtcrisistextline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vermont Crisis Text Line<\/a> &#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;A live, trained crisis counselor receives the text and responds quickly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.veteranscrisisline.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Veterans Crisis Line<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; Always available to talk or chat, both for crisis intervention and to support friends and loves ones. Call 1-800-273-8255 Press 1 or Text 838255 or chat online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thetrevorproject.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Trevor Project<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; Counselors support LGBTQ+ youth 24\/7. For people younger than age 25 in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgement-free place to talk. Call 1-866-488-7386, Tex START to 678678, or chat online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.translifeline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trans Lifeline<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; Trans-led organization that connects trans people to community, peer support, and resources one needs to survive and thrive. Call 877-565-8860.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vermont211.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vermont 2-1-1&nbsp;<\/a>&#8211; Provides information and connects to treatment through the state&#8217;s crisis services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find a&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/mentalhealth.vermont.gov\/individuals-and-families\/designated-and-specialized-service-agencies\">Designated Agency for Mental Health<\/a>&nbsp;in your county.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Addiction Recovery Resources:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery. <a href=\"https:\/\/vamhar.org\/\">https:\/\/vamhar.org\/<\/a> (802) 223-6263<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Central Vermont Substance Abuse Services: <a href=\"http:\/\/cvsas.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/cvsas.org\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 228-7395.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-228-7395<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sexual Violence Hotline: 1-800-489-7273<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teen Dating Abuse: 1-866-331-9474<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vermont Network: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vtnetwork.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.vtnetwork.org\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Volunteer\">Volunteer Coordination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Need help?<\/strong> <strong>Email us at:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:worcesterneighbornetwork@googlegroups.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">worcesterneighbornetwork@googlegroups.com<\/a><br> &nbsp;Worcester Neighbor Network has a list of volunteers ready to give short term or one-time help for people needing a neighborly hand. Example: <em>I can\u2019t drive and need a ride to an appointment; I need help installing my air conditioner.&nbsp; <\/em><br><strong>Form: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1yB0HzrLDHYw7Wsxs5yqwsv-7-_gf7XnYYJ40dQi76sk\/edit?tab=t.0\" title=\"\">https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1yB0HzrLDHYw7Wsxs5yqwsv-7-_gf7XnYYJ40dQi76sk\/edit?tab=t.0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>or call the Worcester Town Clerk, Jennifer LeStat, at 802-223-6942.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Want to help? Email us for more information<\/strong>: worcestervt-neighbor-network@googlegroups.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> If you or someone you know needs help or wants to help, we will do our best to match you with our volunteers or an existing resource. Email us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:worcestervt-neighbor-network@googlegroups.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">worcestervt-neighbor-network@googlegroups.com<\/a><br>or call\/email the Worcester Town Clerk, Jennifer LeStat, at 802-223-6942 orworctertownclerk@gmail.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Services offered by our neighbors:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meals\/Delivery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lawn\/Yard Work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Childcare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Groceries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tech Support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Snow Removal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone check in\/visiting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trash Voucher Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Trash Voucher Program helps to reduce the cost of trash and recycling for Worcester residents. There is a donation box attached to the booth at the Transfer Station in Worcester if you would like to help a neighbor pay for their trash. Trash vouchers are distributed at the Worcester Food Shelf on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Worcester Town Hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Meeting\">Monthly Meetings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Worcester Neighbor Network meets on the second Monday of each month. Please <a href=\"mailto:worcester-neighbor-network@googlegroups.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact us<\/a> if you would like to attend a future meeting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WNN Mission Statement We provide support to Worcester residents in need of resources and assistance by: Resource List General Information: Dial 211 or visit https:\/\/www.211.org\/ to learn about services in the state of Vermont. 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