The HUB

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The HUB

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A Compassionate and Confidential Safety Net

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 you a compassionate and confidential safety net when you are struggling to make ends meet. We step in to provide direct support for essentials like rent, childcare, heating, and transportation and get you back on your feet.

With trusted partnerships, we also offer a roadmap to long-term security, guiding you toward additional resources that help you build a stable future.

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February 2026 Update

In 2025, The HUB allocated 134 grants to 301 individuals. Nearly half of grants given were for heating, utility, or medical bills. Now entering its fourth year, The HUB is focusing on continuing to spread word of our safety net and ensure that changes in Federal aid programs do not leave individuals and families without critical support. Thank you to our generous community for making this possible and helping keep our neighbors safe, supported, and cared for.

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 directly paying essential bills, The HUB alleviates stress on families and individuals, allowing them to 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, regional, and state 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.

If you would like to learn more, check out our Frequently Asked Questions.

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 third year, we extended a hand to more than 301 individuals in 127 homes across seven towns, demonstrating 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 safety net 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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