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GiveBetter Surpasses 7,600 Donations Across Chittenden County

· Burlington, VT

What began as a simple idea—make donating as easy as ordering takeout—has grown into a movement. This month, GiveBetter crossed the 7,600-donation milestone, with items reaching more than 25 vetted nonprofits across Chittenden County. From gently used furniture placed in refugee homes through USCRI Vermont to winter coats distributed by COTS at the Waystation shelter, every item finds a purpose.

"We've diverted an estimated 120 tons of usable goods from the landfill in the past year alone," said GiveBetter founder Erik Johnson. "That's 120 tons of impact—for families, for our community, and for the planet."

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Donated furniture arranged in a bright apartment for a refugee family in Burlington

USCRI Vermont Furnishes 14 Refugee Homes with GiveBetter Donations

Newly arrived families from Ukraine, DR Congo, and Eritrea are starting fresh in Burlington—and your donations are making it possible. Through our partnership with USCRI Vermont, GiveBetter donors have supplied beds, dressers, kitchen tables, and household essentials to furnish 14 apartments since September. Nine families now have fully furnished homes.

"When a family walks into a furnished apartment instead of an empty one, it changes everything," said a USCRI Vermont caseworker. "It tells them: this community welcomes you."

Volunteers sorting canned food at Feeding Chittenden food bank in Burlington

Feeding Chittenden Reports Record Winter Demand—How You Can Help

Feeding Chittenden served over 12,000 Chittenden County residents last year, and this winter has seen the highest demand on record. The food bank, founded in 1974 as the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf, is calling on the community for support as temperatures drop and heating costs climb.

GiveBetter is proud to connect food donors directly with Feeding Chittenden and seven other local food pantries, including the North End Food Pantry, South Burlington Food Shelf, and Feeding Champlain Valley.

ReSOURCE Vermont thrift store employee organizing donated electronics

ReSOURCE Vermont Diverts 1,000+ Tons from Landfill with Help from Local Donors

ReSOURCE Vermont hit a major environmental milestone this quarter: over 1,000 tons of donated furniture, electronics, appliances, and building materials diverted from landfills. Proceeds from their Burlington, Williston, Barre, and Morrisville thrift stores fund job-skills training for at-risk youth and low-income Vermonters.

GiveBetter donors can schedule free pickups for large items destined for ReSOURCE across Chittenden, Washington, Lamoille, and northern Orange counties.

Children participating in after-school programs at King Street Center in Burlington

King Street Center and Boys & Girls Club Launch Joint Supply Drive

Two of Burlington's most impactful youth organizations—King Street Center and the Boys & Girls Club of Burlington—are teaming up for a winter supply drive. The clubs are seeking donated books, art supplies, sports equipment, and educational materials to support after-school programs serving over 1,000 young people.

King Street Center, founded in 1971, focuses on underserved families in Burlington's South End, while the Boys & Girls Club on Oak Street serves youth across the city. Donate through GiveBetter and choose either organization as your recipient.

Habitat for Humanity volunteers building affordable housing in Vermont

Green Mountain Habitat ReStore Expands Free Pickup to Franklin County

Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity announced that its ReStore locations in Williston, Milton, and Swanton will now offer free pickup for large furniture and building material donations across Franklin County—in addition to Chittenden, Grand Isle, and Lamoille counties.

Every ReStore purchase funds affordable homebuilding projects for lower-income families in northwest Vermont. GiveBetter donors can now schedule a free pickup through our platform for any items headed to a Habitat ReStore location.

Dog and cat at the Humane Society of Chittenden County shelter in South Burlington

Holiday Pet Supply Drive Raises Record Donations for Humane Society of Chittenden County

The GiveBetter community came through for the animals this holiday season. Our December pet supply drive delivered over 800 pounds of food, litter, cleaning supplies, and care items to the Humane Society of Chittenden County at their shelter on Kindness Court in South Burlington.

The shelter, which relies entirely on community donations and adoption fees, serves Chittenden and Grand Isle counties. "This keeps our animals healthy and comfortable while they wait for their forever homes," said shelter staff.

Earlier Stories

Spectrum Youth Services Receives 500+ Clothing Items Before Winter

Spectrum Youth & Family Services empowers youth ages 12–30 through Burlington and St. Albans drop-in centers offering housing support, food, clothing, and wraparound care. Ahead of Vermont's coldest months, GiveBetter donors contributed over 500 pieces of winter clothing—coats, boots, gloves, and thermal layers—plus hygiene kits and household supplies for young people in crisis across Franklin and Chittenden counties.

Good News Garage Awards 50th Donated Vehicle to Vermont Family

Founded right here in Burlington in 1996, Good News Garage was one of the first nonprofit car donation programs in the U.S. This month, they awarded their 50th vehicle of 2025 to a Vermont family working toward self-sufficiency through the state's Reach Up program. GiveBetter makes it easy to donate vehicles in any condition—Good News Garage provides free statewide towing and handles all the paperwork.

Winooski Community Partnership Welcomes New American Families with Donated Goods

The Winooski Community Partnership supports one of Vermont's most diverse communities with emergency assistance, ESL programs, and youth services. This fall, GiveBetter connected donors with the Partnership to supply clothing, household goods, books, and school supplies to newly arrived families establishing homes in the greater Burlington area. Donations are accepted at their center on Malletts Bay Avenue in Winooski.

Intervale Center's Farm Surplus Program Feeds Thousands in Burlington

On 360 acres along the Winooski River, the Intervale Center manages small organic farms and runs its Fair Share CSA program, distributing free produce to food-insecure residents. This harvest season alone, farm surplus and gleaned produce helped feed thousands of Burlington residents. GiveBetter is proud to support the Intervale Center's mission to strengthen community food systems in Chittenden County.

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