Sue Minter

Gov. Scott announced on Tuesday that two versions of the license plates will be offered, and the money will go towards flood relief. The "I Am Vermont Strong" plates were originally introduced by Gov. Peter Shumlin and sold following Tropical Storm Irene. vermontpublic.org/local-news/202…

The fund organized by Capstone Community Action will provide grants to businesses across the state in an effort to get money into owner’s hands before federal aid arrives. #VTflood23 vtdigger.org/2023/07/19/bar…

A nonprofit in Washington County will be administering a statewide flood recovery fund for independently owned businesses. Sue Minter, executive director of Capstone Community Action, says business owners will need philanthropic help to resume operations. bit.ly/43ycXVA

State and local officials say it appears many of the post-Irene upgrades held up during this month’s storm. But early returns also suggest that some communities that didn't update their infrastructure paid a heavy price, and even some that did. vermontpublic.org/local-news/202…

"It's really understanding that nature will win and that we have to design our systems in concert with nature," said Sue Minter, executive director of Capstone Community Action and a former recovery officer after Tropical Storm Irene. vermontpublic.org/local-news/202…

"If we innovate, if we think about the future, if we actually build for the future we can do much better when this comes next time. We have to really make lemonade out of these lemons" - my Irene reflections @vermontpublic #vtflood23 vermontpublic.org/local-news/202…

"We’ve been through this before & we know how to work together to do unimaginable & impossible tasks. That’s the other side of that story, of being prepared, & being resilient and being there for one another" - Tx @GallowayVTD @newrepublic #vtflood23 newrepublic.com/article/174295…

The Vermont floods have been devastating, but my reporting with @KitchenReport @rirob111 also uncovered stories of resilience. As @SueMinterVT, VT’s 2011 Irene recovery officer says, “I think we’re … so much more prepared and ready than we ever were before.” #Vermont #floods

"We’ve been through this before & we know how to work together to do unimaginable & impossible tasks. That’s the other side of that story, of being prepared, & being resilient and being there for one another" - @SueMinterVT on Irene lessons that worked csmonitor.com/Environment/20…

@mollyforvermont @UVMMedCenter Yay & congrats Molly!

In particular, we want to thank the whole team at Maitri Health Care, the VT Doula Company, VT Birth Journeys and the absolutely amazing nurses, doctors and staff @UVMMedCenter. We look forward to introducing Jack to all the people and places that make our Vermont so special!

Mike and I are thrilled to share the news of the arrival of our son, Jack Francis Palm, who joined us Saturday, July 15. We want to extend our deepest thanks to everyone who has provided so much love, support and guidance through the pregnancy, birth and over the last few days.

Vermont businesses, we've got your back! Those needing flood assistance can apply for micro-grants - @VTMainStFund @VTAction #vtflood23 mynbc5.com/article/vermon…

"Having survived Irene and helped lead that recovery over three years, I know that we are going to recover and recover stronger” #vtflood23 @VTAction vtdigger.org/2023/07/19/bar…

Sorry to hear about the closure of Penny Cluse. Had a memorable meal with ⁦@POTUS⁩ & ⁦@SenatorLeahy⁩ there!

“It is not a moral stance to allow people to be unhoused” timesargus.com/news/local/ver… via @timesargus

We added new positions! Join our team by applying today at capstonevt.org/jobs

Thank you for making our Fuel Your Neighbors Campaign, powered by @VSECU, a tremendous success! Your generosity is lifting our neighbors up when they need it the most. You are helping to ensure that no one has to choose between heating their home and feeding their family.

Due to the weather all of our Capstone locations have a delayed opening by two hours. The Lamoille County office is closed for the day. (2/3/22)

Willem Jewett, a former majority leader of the Vermont House, died today, according to his doctor. Among his final acts was to tell @rirob111 why he supported proposed changes to Vermont’s aid-in-dying law. Read Riley’s powerful story here: vtdigger.org/2022/01/12/ver…

Now hiring! View all open positions and full job descriptions at capstonevt.org/jobs

Today at 9am listen to @wdevradio for a live broadcast from Capstone Community Action. Learn more about our Fuel Your Neighbors campaign powered by @vsecu and our various programs and services. instagram.com/p/CXBeaN1rB4I/…