The Family Room VT

Because of this incredible community, the first annual Give–Eat–Love: A Family Room Fundraiser for Love & Connection raised $35,000 to support our mission!

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped launch this new tradition -- event sponsors, auction donors, planning team, restaurants and home cooks, volunteers and, of course, our 145 guests!

Event photos at www.thefamilyroomvt.org/give-eat-love

Family play program will be held indoors on Thursday, May 14, due to rain.

Also, heads up that there will be some work being done at our front door, so please follow the signs. 

🍎 Today is School Lunch Hero Day! 🍎

We’re celebrating Claire Contreras, our incredible Food Program Coordinator 💚 From organic farming to food access, Claire brings care, creativity, and culturally relevant meals to our programs, preschool, and pantry—making sure families feel nourished and welcomed every day.

Thank you, Claire, for all you do! 👏

Give–Eat–Love is almost here—and seats are nearly gone! 💚

There are just 20 seats left, and we’ve added new auction items this week. Join us May 7 for a joyful evening of food, community, and connection.

🎟️ Get your ticket + register to bid:
thefamilyroomvt.org/give-eat-love

(Highest bidders must be present to win.)

Happy Thankful Thursday 💙

We’re sending heartfelt thanks to North Country Federal Credit Union for bringing holiday magic to Family Room families!

Through their generous donation of 10 tickets to the Polar Express Train Ride this past winter, families experienced a joyful, memory-making adventure together—full of wonder, connection, and celebration.

We’re so grateful for partners who help create moments of joy that last far beyond the season.

The Give–Eat–Love Silent Auction is now open! 🎉

You can start bidding today on amazing items and experiences donated by our community.

Every bid helps support families with young children through The Family Room.

✨ Register to bid
✨ Browse the items
✨ Place your bids
✨ Share the auction with friends

Start bidding here:
https://givebutter.com/c/GiveEatLove2026/auction

⚾ A fun night out that gives back!

Join us June 5 at the Lake Monsters game and support The Family Room 💚

🎟️ Tickets: $8
💚 $4 per ticket supports families

IMPORTANT: Use our link so your purchase counts!

👉 https://bit.ly/4t9je7N

Deadline: April 29

We’re bringing fresh energy (and great ideas!) back to Vermont ✨

Family Room staff joined colleagues at the New England Fathering Conference in Connecticut—focused on strengthening fathers, families, and communities through workshops on engagement, equity, and mental health.

We’re excited to bring these insights home! 💛

Pictured: Damon Savage, Moira Feldman, Emma Gonzalez, Chong Ho Kim, and Savannah Thurston