Vital Communities
Civic and Social OrganizationsVermont, United States11-50 Employees
Vital Communities is a nonprofit organization operating in the civic and social sector, focused on strengthening the Upper Valley region that spans towns along the Connecticut River between New Hampshire and Vermont. Its work aims to enhance civic engagement, environmental stewardship, and economic vitality by bringing people and organizations together to develop equitable solutions to regional challenges. The organization concentrates on areas such as climate and energy, food and farm, housing, transportation, and leadership, promoting cross-sector collaboration to test new approaches and share learnings. Based in White River Junction, Vermont, the group serves a diverse community across 69 towns and emphasizes programs that arise from local needs and interests. Recent developments include personnel updates and collaborative initiatives, such as a program leadership appointment in 2022 and partnerships with local towns and regional entities to advance housing, transportation, and agricultural projects. Vital Communities maintains a regional focus, engaging residents and organizations to address climate impacts and other local challenges through community-driven projects and partnerships.