A best way to realize the impact of your giving through the Stratton Foundation, is in the words of those who benefit from your generosity:
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“The Stratton Foundation is an active member of our local community. They see a need and work hard to get that addressed. From providing sneakers and winter gear to school children, helping out community members hit hard by flooding, to even connecting folks donating furniture to those who need it, they are always depended upon to help.”
— Kimberly
“I live in Londonderry and I’m part of the Mountain Town community. The Stratton Foundation plays an invaluable role in supporting children and families through local schools, including pre-K programs, as well as collaborating with numerous local non-profits, and likely in many more ways. The support generosity is seemingly unwavering, when aligning with their mission, and the impact they have is immeasurable. Keep up the great work—it truly makes a difference for so many!”
— Heather
"A heartfelt thank you to the Stratton Community Foundation for all the amazing work they have done over the years! We feel very fortunate to have been able to witness the great work on the local/school level while having a direct impact in many children's lives. Not only changing lives, but setting the example for future generations. Truly a worthy cause!!"
— Event Sponsor
“Thank you for supporting Grace Cottage's Reach Out & Read program. Our nursing staff is very excited about the work that they do and book distribution. A new mother also tells us how much her young son has been loving the new books he gets with each wellness visit. It's heartwarming to see all the many ways the Stratton Foundation and its supporters give and give to help make our community better and brighter."
— CJ King, Grace Cottage Family Healthy & Hospital
“We are so grateful for this amazing support from the Stratton Foundation. It is an important investment in the future of our students living in poverty as we prepare them for a world outside and help them reach their full potential.”
— Burr & Burton Academy Headmaster, Mark Tashjian
“The Winhall Stratton Community Food Shelf Committee is extremely grateful for the Stratton Community Foundation. The grant will ensure that we can continue to help the mountain families that are suffering with food insecurity. We are living in unprecedented times where more families are having challenges buying groceries, and this grant will allow us to keep a well stocked food shelf of basic necessities for meal preparation. It is donations such as yours that allows us to continue our mission of feeding families in need. Thank you."
— Winhall Stratton Community Food Shelf
“Four generations of three branches of our family have called this area of Vermont our part time home since 1950, and we absolutely love and care about the region. We first became aware of The Stratton Foundation in 2011 and since then, they have been our go to non-profit in Vermont for all our philanthropic efforts.
The creativity employed in programming to meet local needs, and the growth of funds distributed by SCF to support those programs continues to impress us. Programs like "Head to Toe" which we supported broadly this year, has become a benchmark of donor engagement. In fact, the year-round calendar of events that support SCF, suggests that the board and staff desire to contribute even more in programming and funding than they already do. SCF’s heart and soul is squarely focused on each community in the region and every person marginalized by poverty or lack of opportunity. We can easily imagine how local folks can carry their heads a little higher, their walk a little quicker, and their lives less of a daily struggle.
SCF has become an incredible resource in south central Vermont, and their continued success is paramount to the success of human services going forward. We will enthusiastically continue to support them to the best of our ability."
— John Cooper
"Since I began working with students in the West River Education District, the Stratton Community Foundation has been an invaluable partner in supporting our programs. Their generosity has made a meaningful impact, from helping us purchase LEGO Robotics kits to funding summer programs that remove financial barriers, ensuring every student can participate. They have also supported our afterschool programs, contributing to program sustainability and staff longevity, provided books to increase literacy and give students immediate access to reading materials, and helped middle and high school students explore career and college opportunities. Today, our program serves over fifty percent of our student population, and it would not be nearly as successful without the ongoing support of the Stratton Community Foundation. We are deeply grateful for their commitment and look forward to continuing our work together with this amazing organization!"
— Jamie Dansereau
"I have been the Family Tree Coordinator at Northshire Day School for fourteen months. During that time, I have experienced the many ways The Stratton Community Foundation impacts this community. The SCF has provided winter coats, boots, snow-pants, gloves, and hats through their winter gear program. They provide sneakers in the spring, dental hygiene kits, and Price Chopper gift cards. This provides children the opportunity to experience outdoor activities during the winter months safely, by staying warm and dry. The dental kits provided, offer a concrete health benefit. The gift cards for Price Chopper are invaluable for those navigating financial difficulties. Also, the SCF can offer assistance for crisis situations as well. Their commitment to those in need, has been instrumental in the preservation of housing and extensive car repairs for families. Through their continued generosity and care, families have been afforded equitable opportunities to access services ,to thrive."
— Cindy Atkins
"Growing up in Vermont, I saw firsthand the incredible impact the Stratton Community Foundation had on our community by championing early literacy, and now, as a new parent, I am proud to carry on that legacy with my own kids. In Vermont's rural areas, the opportunity to access nationally acclaimed and globally recognized programs like 1000 Books Before Kindergarten and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is made possible by the Stratton Foundation. These highly effective, research-backed initiatives do so much more than provide books; they build the essential vocabulary and social-emotional skills that set the stage for lifelong school success. My young daughter and I have already shared over 600 books together—reading our favorites multiple times—and the fun outings to our libraries have been a great way to connect with other families. I am so grateful that the same foundation I grew up with is now inspiring me to give my daughter a head start in life."
— Claudia Bullen
"Thanks to the support of the Stratton Foundation, River Gallery School of Art’s, Art in Schools program, provides monthly art residencies for students at NewBrook Elementary (fourth year) and Townshend Village School (first year). We are grateful to be welcomed into these small but mighty school communities and to offer meaningful art-making experiences to students in rural schools. In November, students engaged in a collaborative, music-inspired project, using movement and mark-making to create energetic shared works. In early December, students explored Vermont’s “stick season” through landscape-making, experimenting with torn newspaper, texture, and layering. The resulting artworks reflected deep observation, imagination, and joyful engagement with the creative process. We're excited to deepen these relationships with students, teachers and administrators and continue to provide young people with the opportunity for creative expression and process based discovery."
— Kimberly Carmody
"The Stratton Foundation helped my dream come true. I was born with an underbite and missing 17 adult teeth. It made every day eating very difficult. Tammy and the foundation helped raise the money for all of the expenses. I have been dealing with this since I was 8 years old and had very little hope of having a normal looking mouth. Because of the foundation in 2021 I was able to get the jaw surgery I needed. After a few other operations and lots of appointments in early 2025 I have a full set of adult teeth and finally feel normal. I can’t thank them enough for what they did for me. I am forever grateful."
— Walker Hammer
"At school, we see every day how access to clean, dry clothing can completely change a child’s experience. Many of our families face barriers to basic necessities, including reliable laundry facilities, and students who arrive in soiled clothing often struggle with self-esteem, social interactions, health, and readiness to learn.The Washer & Dryer Project removes this barrier by providing an on-site, discreet way for staff to ensure students have clean clothing when they need it. This simple support reduces stigma, prevents missed learning time, and helps children return to class feeling comfortable and confident. For the more than 90 children we serve across southern Vermont, this project is far more than clean clothes, it is a direct response to the daily challenges of poverty. With support from the Stratton Community Foundation, we can ensure every child walks into school ready to learn and feeling cared for.This is one step toward greater equity and stronger well-being for students."
— Breanna Madison, WCSU
"One summer camp attendee spent the fall 2025 semester coming to the studio after school to create independently, using skills they developed while attending camp on a partial scholarship. This student has expressed interested in pursuing videography and media creation as a career, and they and their parent have often expressed how grateful they are to have this space and opportunity available to them."
