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Stand with Ukraine VT Rally in Burlington June 25
Come join us for a unique opportunity for all Vermonters to help those suffering on the daily basis from the horrific ongoing war in ...
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Jun 24, 20221 min read
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An Example of Solidarity Work in the Mad River Valley
We received a lovely email and report from a gardening and food sustainability group, ShareMRV, in the Mad River Valley as to their work...
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Jun 2, 20221 min read
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Our Brave Little State Has Made a Difference.
This photo from the desk at the Fair Haven Welcome Center was sent to us this morning. Honestly, this is a very emotional moment. The...
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Jun 1, 20221 min read
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To Everything There Is a Season
We are down to our last 300-400 packets. Please let us know if you or any other person(s) or entities in your area of Vermont would like...
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May 27, 20221 min read
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VPSU Update / Press Release
Vermont Plants Sunflowers for Ukraine Solidarity Update Since early March we have built a statewide community action to bring about...
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May 16, 20221 min read
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5/13/22 - 200,000 Seeds Just Arrived...Back to Packing
For 48 hours we were out of seeds and could not pack and distribute. We did keep working to find new locations. This afternoon we will...
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May 13, 20221 min read
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Ukrainians Celebrate Vyshyvanka Day May 19
On the third Thursday of May, Ukrainians traditionally celebrate Vyshyvanka Day, the day of the national embroidered shirt. This Day is...
thistle20
May 13, 20221 min read
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A Busy Day, May 11, and 170,000 More Seeds on the Way.
We packed the 1lb of seed that arrived late yesterday and sent out six packages today. Some of these were to restock and some were new....
thistle20
May 11, 20221 min read
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Open Hearts and Minds at Richmond Elementary
At Richmond Elementary School, preschoolers and fourth grade students came together with open hearts and minds! After a quick meet and...
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May 6, 20221 min read
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Our New VPSU Sunflower Packet with QR Code.
We have stepped out on faith and have ordered our 2nd printing of our seed packets. 5,000. This time it will include a QR code that will...
thistle20
Apr 29, 20221 min read
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There Is Going to Be a Lot of Yellow in Peacham
Today we delivered 80 of our VPSU seed envelopes and approximately one cup of seed to the principal of Peacham Elementary School. As we...
thistle20
Apr 28, 20221 min read
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Our Seed Locations Keep Sprouting
We have had a very good day today with four new business locations that have agree to display our solidarity seed packets. We are also...
thistle20
Apr 26, 20221 min read
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What a Natural - Sunflower Natural Foods Is Now Carrying Our VPSU Seeds for Solidarity Packets
Sunflower Natural Foods now has our solidarity seed packets at their location. This is our first distribution point in the Waterbury /...
thistle20
Apr 22, 20221 min read
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The Bennington Battle Monument Transformed as a Symbol of Solidarity for the People of Ukraine.
For six weeks starting Monday, the Bennington Battle Monument will be bathed in the colors of the Ukrainian flag to express Vermont’s...
thistle20
Apr 18, 20221 min read
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From the Packing Table to Your Gardens
Welcome to command central, otherwise known as the kitchen table. We placed Autumn Beauty sunflower seeds in 500 VPSU packets on...
thistle20
Apr 15, 20221 min read
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Love Grows Everywhere - An Update from the Richmond Elementary Preschool
We just received this update from a preschool classroom at Richmond Elementary School. The timing was perfect on this rather grey day....
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Apr 13, 20221 min read
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Eli's Town Presentation with Elliot Burg & Fundraiser for Ukraine
Join us as local photographer Elliot Burg shares a presentation of his photo-essay 'Eli's Town' as a fundraiser for Ukraine. Eli's Town ...
thistle20
Apr 13, 20221 min read
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A Capitol Idea
Exciting news: Erik FIlkorn from the Department of Buildings and General Services called VPSU. We had a great conversation about planting...
thistle20
Apr 11, 20221 min read
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From Richmond Elementary School - First to Report!
Hello - I am writing from Richmond Elementary School in Richmond Vermont! My preschool students have been very inspired by your...
thistle20
Apr 5, 20221 min read
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Our First Shipments of Seeds: They Are Ready for Packing and Distribution
At this point we have purchased 15 lbs (approx. 408,000) Autumn Beauty multi-branching sunflower seeds in bulk to be broken down into...
thistle20
Apr 2, 20222 min read
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