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The start of the new fiscal year is upon us, we want to pause and reflect on our work as we seek to meet the needs of our diverse and wonderful community.

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Over the previous year, we have:

  • Building intentional youth leadership through Advisory Board involvement as well as collaborating with schools around restorative practices, OVX/VKAT tobacco groups, and youth LGBTQ+ supports.

  • Partnering with Turning Point Recovery Center of Springfield and other community partners to grow and strengthen life-saving recovery and overdose prevention services in the Bellows Falls area.

  • Engaging with families with younger children with playgroups, parent dinners, education around LGBTQ+ in early childhood centers, and much more.

  • Supporting LGBTQ+ community members with referrals, resources, activities, and a safe space to visit.

 

THANK YOU to those who have supported us with their generous contributions of time, money, and connection! We rely on the dedication of many people—like you—to help grow our programs. With your donation today of $25, $50, $250, or more, you can help us continue our work.

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For the next year, we plan to:

  • Deepen our connections with the local schools focused on prevention and restorative practices.

  • Work to engage families more and bring more positive life experiences to the community.

  • Continue to build community for LGBTQIA+ folks in the area.

  • Grow our community connections to strengthen partnerships to build resilience and support for all.

Become a GFC Guide

Consider becoming a GFC Guide like our new buddies, Beebee and Roku, by starting a monthly sustaining donorship. GFC Guide donations can allow GFC to respond to our community’s unique needs in a way that grant and foundation funds cannot do. For more information about donating to support our work as a GFC Guide by becoming a sustaining donor (pledging to donate monthly) or planned giving, please contact Ginger Driscoll at 802-463-9927, ext. 212 or gingerd.gfc@gmail.com.

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Beebee and Roku

NEWS

March 2025 Coalition Meeting

Saturday, March 22nd 10:30-11:30am

Rockingham Free Public Library, Youth Room, Lower Level

65 Westminster St, Bellows Falls, VT

We invite you to a conversation about substance misuse prevention in our community and ways to engage with parents.  Bring your knowledge, experience and ideas.

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​Transgender Support Groups

SCHEDULE CHANGE FOR APRIL:

4/10 (Second Thursday)

First Thursdays of the month:  free peer support groups for transgender folks. Teens, 13-17, meet from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., and adults, 18+, meet from 6  to 7 p.m. The meetings are held at Parks Place. 

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March 2024 Newsletter

Want to see what we're up to? Download our newsletter for updates, achievements, and upcoming events! Click here to read.

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LGBTQIA+ Hangout

Join us for a FREE hangout for LGBTQIA+ members, ages 18 and old on the second Saturday of each month .  We meet at Flat Iron Cooperative in Bellows Falls from 2-4pm.  

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Online Narcan training
If you've picked up a package of Narcan or Naloxone and don't know how to use it, check out this video with instructions from the Vermont Department of Health.​

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Windham County calendar

Discover fun area activities for families.

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44 School St. Ext.
Bellows Falls, VT 05101

802-463-9927 ext 212

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Our Mission

It is the mission of Greater Falls Connections to connect to the community of Windham Northeast by inspiring and empowering people through education and collaboration to promote equity, wellness and prevent the misuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, with an emphasis on youth substance misuse prevention.

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