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Mercy Connections
346 Shelburne Rd.
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: (802) 846-7063
Fax: (802) 846-7237
Programs
There are three main programs:

  • Education and Transition Center

    Mercy Connections Education and Transition Center offers education, information, support and other holistic services in collaboration with other agencies including; VNA Family Room, Vermont State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency and the Institute for Spiritual Development. Adult family members also participate in peer circles of support each week, share weekly experiences, discuss particular issues and help plan future activities at the Center. Currently, around 20 adult family members regularly participate at the Center.

  • Mentoring

    The Vermont Women's Mentoring Program matches incarcerated women returning to Chittenden County with a locally trained mentor to support a successful transition back into the community and to reduce recidivism. The program is funded by the Vermont Department of Corrections, with a program partnership with Northern New England Tradeswomen. The Women's Mentoring Program has been in operation since October 2003 with 25 mentors and mentees matched each year, including mentors who were previously incarcerated.

  • Women's Small Business Program

    The Women's Small Business Program (WSBP) fosters entrepreneurial skills and success through introductory 8 hour Getting Serious workshops and an intensive 15 week Start Up training courses offered twice a year and serving around 45 people a year. Start Up results in a bank-ready business plan.

Current Openings
Benefit Luncheon
Mentoring
Orientation:
April 16, 2008

Training #1: Understanding Your Mentee
April 23, 2008

Training #2: Mentoring Relationship
April 30, 2008
Education & Transition Center
Mondays
8:45 - 12:30 p.m.

Tuesdays

8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Thursdays
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Women's Small Business Program
Getting Serious Class
June 21, 2008

Cycle 39 of Start Up
August 28, 2008
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