SerVermont - UWNV Prevention Network Coordinator

United Way of Northwest Vermont's mission is to build a stronger Northwest Vermont by mobilizing our community to improve people's lives. We bring together individuals, nonprofits, businesses and government entities to fight for a strong, vibrant and healthy community. Our impact is driven by five key strategies: Promoting Mental Health, Supporting Families, Meeting Basic Needs, Reducing Substance Use Disorder, and Advancing Employment. To alleviate poverty, we fund 30 community nonprofits, with 66% addressing housing, food, and transportation and 43% supporting financial stability. Last year, these organizations served over 57,000 people. Our Working Bridges program helps low- to moderate-wage workers access critical resources, supporting 1,174 Vermonters at 18 workplaces in maintaining stability and advancing economically. A core focus of United Way¿s work is on substance misuse prevention, both through direct programming and through partnerships with local organizations. As part of the Region 1 Lead Prevention Organization, United Way oversees funding distribution and technical support for prevention and harm reduction initiatives. These efforts ensure communities across Northwest and Central Vermont have access to evidence-based education, recovery coaching, and community-based prevention strategies aimed at reducing the impact of substance misuse.

Through these investments, the United Way fosters a network of community-driven solutions that address immediate needs while building long-term resilience across our region. The AmeriCorps VISTA role will support these efforts by enhancing the capacity of funded organizations, evaluating program effectiveness, and strengthening cross-sector partnerships to drive sustainable impact.