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Protests Come In many Forms
On our first snowy night here at VPSU, these photos just came in from Gini who is one of the faithful at the Vigils in Montpelier each and every Tuesday and Thursday 12 - 1 in front of the Federal Building. A small act that warms the heart on this cold night. The snow people know.
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Nov 11, 20251 min read


Voices from Ukraine
Directly from Ukraine, Common Man for Ukraine, in partnership with Arts and Big Hearts, will present a live musical theatre performance...
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Jul 22, 20251 min read


June 27, 2025 A Special Day for VPSU
We are proud and filled with humility to have received this letter today from the Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova.
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Jun 27, 20251 min read


Our Seeds Of Solidarity Planted in D.C.
*We have sent our seed packets and rack cards to the Ukrainian Embassy both this year and in previous years. We never know where are...
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May 19, 20252 min read


Life In The Basements Of Kherson
The southern Ukrainian city of Kherson lies directly on the front line. Russia is actively hunting the community's civilians with combat...
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Apr 26, 20251 min read


Chernova Kalyna, A Song For Ukraine
I hope you will enjoy this hauntingly beautiful song, "Chernova Kalyna" , sung for Ukraine by thousands of people in Estonia. The song...
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Apr 19, 20252 min read


Video Of The Concert With Jurij Fedynskyj And The Fedynskyj Family
For those who couldn't attend last weekend's concert with Jurij Fedynskyj and the Fedynskyj Family, or those eager to listen again, enjoy...
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Apr 4, 20251 min read


The Last Two Boxes Were Mailed Today
Today we mailed out the last 200 packets to King Arthur Baking Company in Norwich. This was their second shipment for a total of 500....
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Apr 2, 20251 min read


Standing with Ukraine Every Tuesday and Thursday 12-1 in Montpelier
April 1, 2025 standing with Ukraine at the Federal Building in Montpelier. Noon to 1. Tuesday and Thursday. Vermonters have been standing...
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Apr 2, 20251 min read


The Last Seed Packet Filled At 3:30 P.M on 3/30/25
3:30 p.m. on 3/30/2025 - As crazy as this sounds, we just finished the last seed packet on this moment and day. 16,000 packets. Two grain...
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Mar 30, 20251 min read


Solidarity Seed Packets Delivered Today to the Capitol
This morning we delivered 200 of our VPSU seed packets and rack cards to the Sgt. of Arms office at the Capitol. They will place them in...
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Mar 28, 20251 min read


Please Consider Any Level Of Financial Support
As of today we are 2/3 of the way through packing seed, boxing and either mailing out r personally delivering our seeds of solidarity...
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Mar 21, 20251 min read


Ukraine & America United! Ukrainian Concert/Talk/Fundraiser
Location: All Souls Interfaith Gathering, 291 Bostwick Farm Road, Shelburne, VT Ukraine & America United! Ukrainian...
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Mar 18, 20252 min read


A Long Delivery Journey Today
We made a long journey today delivering seed boxes. We started in Greensboro at Willey's Store. On to the Craftsbury Genny and a box for...
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Mar 18, 20251 min read


Our First Large Deliveries Were Made Today
We delivered a box of 300 packets and a logo lawn sign to King Arthur Bakery, 300 to Farmway, and a box to the Norwich Public Library...
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Mar 14, 20251 min read


At the French embassy in Washington, D.C.
On this very day that we learned that our country has stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine, we needed a positive boost.
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Mar 5, 20251 min read


Standing For Ukraine - Vigil At The Capitol 2/24/25
From 4:30 to 6 last night Vermonters gathered in front of Vermont's Statehouse to show support for the people of Ukraine. This marked the...
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Feb 25, 20251 min read


Our New VPSU Rack Card
Our printing orders for rack cards and see packets are finalized and now in process at Leahy Press in Montpelier. This part of our...
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Feb 24, 20251 min read


Vigil For Ukraine At The Vermont Statehouse 2/24/25
Vigil for Ukraine~Monday, 2/24/25, 4:45PM-6PM~Vermont Statehouse Please join us at the Vermont Statehouse this Monday to mark 3 years of...
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Feb 24, 20251 min read


2025 Vermont Plants Sunflowers For Ukraine Community Action Begins Today 2/13/2025
February 13 - We have been struggling with making the decision to move forward for the 4th year of Vermont Plants Sunflowers for Ukraine....
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Feb 13, 20251 min read
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