United Way of Northwest Vermont, founded in 1942, serves three counties through Vermont 211, free tax preparation, and grants to local programs. Here is what it does, how to get help, and how to give.
The affiliate raises money and directs it to programs and partners across northwest Vermont, and it supports Vermont 211 and free tax preparation. It funds local work and uses ALICE data to focus its grants.
Its service area covers Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle counties. Jesse Bridges serves as CEO, and the organization has served the region since 1942.
The fastest way to reach help is Vermont 2-1-1, a statewide, confidential information and referral helpline answered by a real person who can connect callers to food, shelter, and healthcare. Free tax help is also booked through 211.
| Program | What it does |
|---|---|
| Vermont 211 | A statewide, confidential helpline; a real person connects callers to local services. |
| VITA free tax prep | Free tax preparation for households making about $69,000 or less; book by dialing 211. |
| ALICE work | Focus on Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed households who work but cannot afford the basics. |
| Community grants | Funding directed to local programs across three counties. |
Free tax preparation returns credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit to working families without the cost of a paid preparer.
United Way of Northwest Vermont pairs Vermont 211, the statewide helpline answered by a real person, with ALICE-focused work. ALICE, Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, describes households that work but cannot afford the basics.
Dialing 211 also books free tax preparation appointments, held at the University Mall in South Burlington, for households making about $69,000 or less.
You can donate directly, give through a workplace campaign, or designate a gift to a specific cause. Donations support the affiliate's grants and Vermont 211.
Volunteers help in many ways, including free tax preparation. United Way of Northwest Vermont holds a four-star Charity Navigator rating with a 97 percent score, and its EIN for tax-deductible gifts is 03-0217229.
A statewide confidential helpline answered by a real person.
Free tax filing for households earning about $69,000 or less.
Focus on households that work but cannot afford basics.
Funding directed to local programs across three counties.
Programs supporting families and essentials.
Payroll campaigns that fund the affiliate's work.
Sources: United Way of Northwest Vermont (unitedwaynwvt.org) and Vermont 211; Charity Navigator and ProPublica (EIN 03-0217229). Retrieved June 2026. We are not affiliated with United Way of Northwest Vermont and receive no compensation for this listing. Spotted an error? [email protected]
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