The HUB

A Safety Net for Life's Unexpected Turns

Serving residents of Barnard, Bridgewater, Killington, Plymouth, Pomfret, Reading, and Woodstock.

About

Struggling to make rent after an unexpected car repair? Dealing with job loss and finding it hard to afford groceries? Rising childcare costs straining your budget, or monthly bills feeling overwhelming? The HUB has your back.

We are a community-funded organization with a simple mission: to bring stability when life’s curveballs throw you off course. We step in to provide direct support for essentials like rent, childcare, heating, and transportation and get you back on your feet.

With trusted local partnerships, we offer not only direct support, but also a roadmap to long-term security, guiding you toward additional resources that help build a stable future.

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October 2025 Update

The HUB is seeing the typical increase in the number of applicants as cold weather approaches and has planned for the related granting activity, especially in anticipation of increased need caused by funding changes at the Federal level.

A group of staff and stakeholders are working on a common application to be used by partner organizations in their granting process and The HUB continues to work with the Vermont Community Foundation.

The Challenge

Amid Vermont’s beautiful landscapes and close-knit communities, financial vulnerability often goes unseen. The appearance of prosperity can mask the daily struggle that many families and individuals face to make ends meet.

For many, a single unexpected event—a medical emergency, job loss, or essential car repairs—can jeopardize access to necessities: housing, food, and warmth. The anxiety of choosing which bills to pay or sacrificing groceries to cover rent is felt by hundreds of people in our community.

Financial insecurity isn’t always visible, but its impact runs deep. It can strain family bonds, affect children’s well-being, and lead to feelings of isolation. One bill setback can domino into unforgivable debt, homelessness, and cause chronic hardship.

That’s where The HUB comes in.

The Solution

By contributing to essential bills directly, we help families and individuals pause, regroup, and move forward without having to choose between today’s needs and tomorrow’s security.

But our support doesn’t stop with immediate relief.

The HUB’s dedicated volunteer case advocates partner confidentially with each applicant to create a plan that lays the groundwork for lasting stability. Through collaborations with local organizations, we extend a network of support that strengthens not just individuals, but the entire community.

The HUB’s valued partners include: Ottauquechee Health Foundation, Barnard Helping Hands, Bridgewater Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Faulkner Fund, Pivotal Steps and Plymouth Memory Tree.

The Impact

Since our founding in 2022, The HUB has been here to meet personal and community-wide crises with heart and action. When the devastating floods struck Vermont in 2023, The HUB and our community mobilized together. Donations, volunteers, and swift response helped families regain a sense of security amid loss.

In our second year, we extended a hand to over 200 individuals and families across seven towns, underscoring the continued need for crisis support and the remarkable generosity within our community. Each contribution made a tangible difference, helping neighbors stabilize and move forward in times of uncertainty.

Project Plans and Support

To keep this work going strong, we’re raising funds to support our effort and expand our volunteer team. A gift to The HUB is more than a donation—it’s hope, stability, and strength for those who need it most.

Together, we can create a community where no one faces hardship alone.

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