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In Our Collections

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From Our Research & Reference Library

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Resources

Financial Literacy

Financial Education Resources – Franklin County by the Vermont Office of the State Treasurer
“The State of Vermont Office of the State Treasurer provides a list of financial education resources in Franklin County.”

Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement
“The Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER) is dedicated to improving the long-term financial security of all women through education and advocacy.

Health Insurance

Health Care Advocate Project by Vermont Legal Aid
“The Office of the Health Care Advocate (HCA) helps Vermonters with problems and questions related to health care services and health insurance.

Vermont Health Connect (VHC)
“Vermont Health Connect (VHC) is the State of Vermont’s health insurance marketplace, where eligible Vermonters can get health insurance with financial help.

Vermont Office of the Health Care Advocate (HCA) by Vermont Law Help
“The Office of the Health Care Advocate is a free resource for Vermonters.”

Charitable Giving

Candid
“Candid is a nonprofit that provides the most comprehensive data and insights about the social sector.

“Every year, millions of nonprofits spend trillions of dollars around the world. We find out where that money comes from, where it goes, and why it matters. Through research, collaboration, and training, Candid connects people who want to change the world to the resources they need to do it.

“We envision a social sector capable of tackling the critical challenges and opportunities of our time. Building for this future, Candid provides information in Foundation Directory that helps nonprofits find funders to support their work. Conversely, funders look to GuideStar to verify and research nonprofits that are aligned with their priorities.”

Charity Navigator
“Charity Navigator helps millions of people take action and support the causes they care about by connecting them to the best charities that align with their passions and values.”

Give.org
“Mission: To strengthen public confidence in charities by promoting wise giving and trustworthy charity practices.”

GuideStar by Candid
“Use GuideStar, [a premier destination for nonprofits and nonprofit research,] to look up a nonprofit and access the most complete data available.”

Vermont Community Foundation
“We are a collective of more than 1,000 funds and foundations, created by Vermonters to fulfill their charitable aspirations.
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“Our mission: Better Together: Inspiring giving and bringing together people and resources to make a difference in Vermont.”