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Youth First Mentoring expands into Barre City; board approves off-campus 'Empty Bowls' fundraiser
Summary
Sally Russell of Youth First presented an overview of the community-based mentoring group's work and funding needs as it expands into Barre City. The board separately approved an off-campus Empty Bowls fundraiser proposed by Berry City Middle/Elementary staff; the motion passed by roll-call vote.
Sally Russell, program director of Youth First Mentoring, presented the nonprofit's model and recent expansion into Barre City. Youth First is a community-based mentoring program serving youth ages 8–18 in several local towns; Russell said the organization established services in Barre City after winning two startup grants (one from a lead-prevention organization supported by United Way and one from Mentor Vermont). Russell said the program's current annual budget is just under $85,000 and that about half the budget varies year to year based on grant funding; she asked local leaders and the school district to consider ways to support local…
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