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Vermont Adaptive details Rochester center, internships and $2M operating model
Summary
Erin Fernandez told the committee VHCB support helped Vermont Adaptive secure a Rochester property for an adaptive recreation and retreat center; the nonprofit reported a $2M operating budget, 17 staff, 450 volunteers and 5,700 outings in 2025, and said the new site will support internships and workforce training.
Erin Fernandez, executive director of Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports, told the House committee that VHCB support allowed the nonprofit to acquire property in Rochester to develop an outdoor education and retreat center meant to anchor internships, training and year‑round adaptive recreation.
Fernandez said Vermont Adaptive operates on a roughly $2,000,000 annual budget, employs 17 full‑time staff, mobilizes 450 volunteers and…
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