Guilford Cares is a non-profit residents’ organization in Guilford, Vermont. We focus on older residents and provide the community with a personal safety net of free services and programs.
Most communities in America do not have an organization like Guilford Cares. Members of the Guilford community created Guilford Cares to meet specific needs not typically met by a town government. Guilford Cares initially focused on citizens with medical needs or challenges of elder care. Of the 17 Vermont towns monitoring household well-being, our close neighbor, West Brattleboro, ranks as the poorest based on typical household income. Harsh winters represent a challenge for Vermont households. Vermont's homelessness rate has risen 150% in the last decade. Vermont has a relatively high proportion of elderly citizens, with 22% over 65. Such factors contribute to the need for an organization like Guilford Cares and make positions on the Board of this organization an essential and challenging voluntary role worthy of commendation.
Anne Montgomery [President], Richard Griffith [Vice President & Treasurer], Mea Whitworth [Secretary], Pat Haine [Director of Food Pantry], Barb Borek, Sandy Lynn, Ryan Murphy, Janet Kight Porter, Shirley S. Squires, Catherine Vargas, Roger Wilken
We sustain this mission with the help of volunteers, contributions, and town support. If you, a family member, or a neighbor needs assistance, we are just a phone call away.
Don't hesitate to contact our Executive Director, Leah Gessner, if you want to bring an issue to the board or attend a meeting. We welcome new board members. If you are interested in being on the Guilford Cares Board, please email guilfordcaresvt@gmail.com
