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  • Jakobie, a youth who utilizes Easterseals VT's Post Permanency Services, prepares to go over the edge of the 11-story North Barre Manor building in Barre, VT.

    Stories

    Easterseals VT’s Over the Edge fundraising event was a great success!

    On Saturday, July 20, a crowd gathered around the North Barre Manor, one of the tallest buildings in the state, to watch 31 brave participants rappel for Vermont neighbors. Thanks to the contributions of sponsors, supporters, and participants, the event raised $22,000, benefiting Easterseals VT’s programs and services for children, youth, and families.

  • Media Mention

    Thinking Local, Acting Big: Easterseals NH’s Community-First Strategy

  • 7th Annual Easterseals NH Veterans Count Jeepin’ 4 Vets Raises More Than $16,000

    Press Release

    Jeep Caravan (Portsmouth to Ossipee) raises over $15K for Veterans

    More than 80 Jeeps recently joined in a 50-mile, patriotic caravan from Portsmouth to Ossipee, NH in the 7th Annual Jeepin’ 4 Vets to support the military community through Easterseals NH Veterans Count.

  • Photo of Easterseals NH Adult Day client, Nancy smiling.

    Stories

    Easterseals NH Adult Day Brings Laughter and Friendship to Nancy’s Life

    It’s a familiar story: Nancy, a grandmother of six, lived alone. Most of her family had moved out of town, and her mobility and health were becoming a concern. Her two daughters worried about her, and her doctor advised against her continued isolation. Then she found Easterseals NH Adult Day.

  • Media Mention

    7th Annual Easterseals NH Veterans Count Jeepn’ 4 Vets revs up Aug 3

  • Artwork by Reid displayed on a wooden table.

    Stories

    Debra & Reid’s Success Story

    One of our young clients, Reid, and his grandmother Debra, recently benefited from life-changing support and services through Easterseals Vermont’s Post Permanency Support Services, which serves families formed by adoption or guardianship in an effort to help meet the child’s needs, increase family stability, and locate community resources.

  • Press Release

    Easterseals NH & VT Names Two Senior Vice Presidents

    Manchester, NH, July 25, 2024–Easterseals NH & VT has named two senior vice presidents: Amanda MacLellan has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Culture and Policy, and Dino Quintero has been hired as Senior Vice President of Information Technology.

  • Photo of the Over the Edge and Easterseals NH & VT team on the Barre Manor roof.

    Press Release

    Reaching New Heights to Strengthen Vermont Families

    On Saturday, July 20 a crowd gathered around the North Barre Manor, one of the tallest buildings in the state, to watch 31 brave participants rappel for Vermont neighbors. Over the Edge is Easterseals VT’s annual fundraising event, where participants raise a minimum of $1,000 in support of Easterseals VT’s programs and services.

  • Media Mention

    23rd Annual HK Powersports Land & Lake Poker Run raises over $175,000 for Easterseals NH

  • Media Mentions

    Over the Edge

    Kerry Ellis makes her way down the side of the North Barre Manor on Saturday morning. Over the Edge is Easterseals VT’s annual fundraising event that was held on Saturday in Barre. North Barre Manor, which is one of the tallest buildings in the state, was the center of attention as 31 participants rappelled down…

  • Media Mention

    Lake Winnipesaukee Poker Run Nets $175,000-Plus For Charity

  • Stories

    Compass Points the Way for a Brighter Future

    Dakota was first referred to Easterseals VT’s Compass program last summer by his advisor at Vermont Adult Learning when he stopped taking classes to pursue his high school diploma. Faced with an unstable living situation and no employment or identification, he needed extra support to achieve his goals.