Lund https://lundvt.org/ Hope • Opportunity • Family Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:32:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://lundvt.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/cropped-favicon1-32x32.png Lund https://lundvt.org/ 32 32 Lund Board of Trustees Welcomes Two New Members https://lundvt.org/lund-board-of-trustees-welcomes-two-new-members/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:32:26 +0000 https://lundvt.org/?p=5228 Lund is proud to announce the addition of two new members to its Board of Trustees: Louise Gibbs of South Burlington, VT and Emily Smith of Colchester, VT. As a statewide provider of adoption, clinical treatment, and parent child center services, Lund’s mission is to help children thrive by empowering families to break cycles of... Read More »

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]]> 5228 Roasted Butternut Squash & Kale Salad with Maple-Citrus Dijon Vinaigrette https://lundvt.org/roasted-butternut-squash-kale-salad-with-maple-citrus-dijon-vinaigrette/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:12:20 +0000 https://lundvt.org/?p=5209 March is recognized as National Nutrition Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits. Encouraging individuals to focus on balanced nutrition and the role that food plays in supporting overall health and well-being. At Lund, we know that nutrition plays a vital role... Read More »

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]]> 5209 Lund Announces Annual “Lund by the Lake” Fundraiser with Special Focus on Adoption https://lundvt.org/lund-announces-annual-lund-by-the-lake-fundraiser-with-special-focus-on-adoption/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:45:15 +0000 https://lundvt.org/?p=5192 Lund is proud to announce the return of our annual ‘Lund by the Lake’ fundraising celebration, set against the beautiful backdrop of Lake Champlain at Hula in Burlington on May 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM. This year, we are thrilled to welcome back Evergreen Roofing as our presenting sponsor, a testament to our shared commitment... Read More »

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]]> 5192 Leadership Transition at Lund https://lundvt.org/leadership-transition-at-lund/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:05:46 +0000 https://lundvt.org/?p=5174 After five meaningful years at Lund, Sharon Lifschutz has announced her decision to transition from her role as Director of Development and Communications. Her last day will be February 6.  During her time at Lund, Sharon built a talented, dedicated team and significantly strengthened our fundraising efforts—work that will have a lasting impact on our... Read More »

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]]> 5174 Lund Co-Sponsors Mental Health Advocacy Day at the State House  https://lundvt.org/lund-co-sponsors-mental-health-advocacy-day-at-the-state-house/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 20:30:16 +0000 https://lundvt.org/?p=5168 On Thursday, January 29, Lund was proud to co-sponsor Mental Health Advocacy Day at the Vermont State House. This year’s theme, Together for Dignity, United for Change: Reclaiming Mental Health in Vermont, brought together people with lived experience, advocates, and practitioners from across the state.  The day was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when we come together with shared... Read More »

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]]> 5168 Lund Launches First Steps Early Childhood Workforce Development Program to Expand Access Across Chittenden County https://lundvt.org/lund-launches-first-steps-early-childhood-workforce-development-program-to-expand-access-across-chittenden-county/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:59:42 +0000 https://lundvt.org/?p=5165 South Burlington – Lund is proud to announce the launch of First Steps, an early childhood workforce development program designed to train and support the next generation of early childhood educators. Originally created by the City of Burlington’s Early Learning Initiative (ELI), the program will now expand under Lund’s leadership to serve residents across all... Read More »

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]]> 5165 GivingTuesday 2025 https://lundvt.org/givingtuesday-2025/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:22:04 +0000 https://lundvt.org/?p=5124 Donate This National Adoption Month, we’re celebrating the 12,000 adoptions finalized by Lund since 1890—12,000 stories of connection, belonging, and love. To honor this incredible milestone, we’re inviting our community to help us reach our GivingTuesday goal of $12,000. Your gift will help support adoptive families with essential services and resources, expand access to permanency for children who need safe,... Read More »

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]]> 5124 Misty and Shaun’s Adoption Journey https://lundvt.org/misty-and-shauns-adoption-journey/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:41:59 +0000 https://lundvt.org/?p=5109 For Misty and Shaun, the dream of adoption began years ago. When their two biological children were small, they tried to adopt through the Department for Children and Families, but the timing wasn’t right. Between full-time jobs and the daily challenges of childcare, they chose to pause that dream—though it never disappeared. As their children,... Read More »

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]]> 5109 Lund Announces New Leadership in Adoption Department as Long-time Director Wanda Audette Begins Phased Retirement https://lundvt.org/lund-announces-new-leadership-in-adoption-department-as-long-time-director-wanda-audette-begins-phased-retirement/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:53:52 +0000 https://lundvt.org/?p=5090 Lund is proud to announce several key leadership transitions in its nationally recognized Adoption Department, marking both a celebration of legacy and the start of a new chapter. Wanda Audette, Director of Adoption and Co-Director of Project Family, will retire from her full-time role this Friday, October 31, 2025, after more than 30 years of... Read More »

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]]> 5090 Lund’s Kids-A-Part Parenting Program Expands to Serve Incarcerated Fathers at Northern State Correctional Facility https://lundvt.org/lunds-kids-a-part-parenting-program-expands-to-serve-incarcerated-fathers-at-northern-state-correctional-facility/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:37:49 +0000 https://lundvt.org/?p=5083 Lund is excited to announce the expansion of its Kids-A-Part Parenting Program (KAPPP) to serve incarcerated fathers, beginning at the Northern State Correctional Facility (NSCF) in Newport, Vermont, starting October 1, 2025. This program expansion, championed by several advocates, legislators, and community partners, marks a major step in supporting children affected by parental incarceration.  Since... Read More »

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