BOWL FOR KIDS’ SAKE on April 1 benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program
Families, friends and teams from work are encouraged to save the date of Saturday, April 1 to celebrate the 36th Annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters, a mentoring program affiliated with Youth Services. The fundraising event will…
Justice Director Highlights Access to Driver’s Licenses as Economic and Social Justice Issue
Rosie Nevins-Alderfer, Director of Youth Services’ Restorative Justice programs, spoke passionately earlier this week at a Montpelier news conference releasing the new Governor’s Poverty Council report, which offers specific recommendations on reducing poverty. One recommendation to the legislators was giving…
Mentors Sought by Big Brothers Big Sisters in Spring
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Windham County is making a special effort to recruit new volunteers this spring, especially male volunteers. “Most, though not all of the 60 children on our waiting list are boys,” explained Kimberley Diemond, Youth Services…
Nomad Verses Settler Takes First Prize at Youth Services’ Battle of the Bands
An alternative-rock band from Brattleboro, VT, Nomad vs. Settler, took first prize in Youth Services’ Battle of the Bands Friday evening during Brattleboro’s Gallery Walk Night, in front of an enthusiastic crowd of several hundred fans. Sponsored by Whetstone Station, Supreme…
Youth Services Welcomes New Executive Director
Youth Services’ Board of Directors was pleased to announce the appointment of Russell Bradbury-Carlin as the agency’s new Executive Director in August. Youth Services is a Windham County nonprofit which has been helping young people and families thrive for over 40…
Restorative Justice Programs Have New Leadership
Youth Services’ newest employee is Rosalie Nevins-Alderfer, hired this fall as Director for its Restorative Justice programs which include Court Diversion, Youth Substance Abuse Safety Program, Driver’s License Suspension, Pre-Trial Services, Supervised Visitation, and Child Victim Advocacy Services. Nevins-Alderfer supervises…
Fierce Competition Anticipated at Battle of the Bands Nov. 6
The Snaz band will be the opening act for the fierce competition expected between the six area youth bands playing in Youth Services’ Battle of the Bands. Come check it out at the River Garden on Friday, November 6, during…
Tammy Richards wins Catamount Half Marathon
The Catamount Half Marathon & 5K Race was held on a beautiful fall day, Sunday, October 4 in Brattleboro, VT. The race benefiting Youth Services of Windham County. Tammy Richards, 41 of Williamsville, VT was the overall winner with a…
Battle of the Bands
Youth Bands Set to Battle at River Garden on Friday, Nov. 6 Youth bands from every corner of Windham County and surrounding areas are set to compete for top prizes at the Battle of the Bands held Friday, at the River…
Runners and Volunteers Sought for Catamount Half Marathon and 5K Races on
Runners and Volunteers Sought for Catamount Half Marathon and 5K Races on Oct. 4 Brattleboro, VT—The Catamount Half Marathon, presented by 3 C Race Productions on Sunday, Oct. 4 is being held for the second time in Brattleboro, VT…