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Essex CHIPS says reopening has reached about 85 youth in six months
Summary
Essex CHIPS executive director Amy Boudreau told the council the youth program reopened in January, engaged roughly 85 young people across more than 80 program days, started a youth advisory board and launched a small student food pantry.
Amy Boudreau, executive director of Essex CHIPS, presented the nonprofit’s progress since it reopened in January and asked the council for continued support for youth programming.
"We have engaged approximately 85 youth from the area," Boudreau told the council, summarizing six months of activities that included more than 80 program days, leadership and volunteer opportunities, and outreach events. She said CHIPS has also launched a youth advisory board with four students and convened a field trip and outreach activities with local schools.
Boudreau described a new CHIPS Community Cupboard — a small student food shelf intended to be non‑stigmatizing and accessible — and said the program is working with schools and local partners (UVM public‑health students, CCV interns, and local social‑service providers) to strengthen referrals and workforce connections. She asked the council and community for help with donations and volunteer support and said further outreach plans will be publicized on social media and local channels.
