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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Umbrella

Umbrella’s mission is to cultivate a Northeast Kingdom where all people thrive free from abuse and oppression.

08/28/2026

Join Umbrella and local artist and facilitator Lori Lee for Story Therapy, a creative writing workshop exploring the power of storytelling, reframing, and reclaiming our narratives.

Together, we’ll explore how the stories we tell about ourselves can shape how we see our experiences and how putting those stories into words can be a powerful part of healing and finding our voice.

This workshop is a meaningful lead-in to Umbrella’s Stories of Resilience & Recovery event in October, and we’d love to have you join us.

📖 Story Therapy: Reframing Victim Stories
📅 Saturday, September 19th 2026
⏰ 10am- 11:30am
📍 Catamount Arts Center, 115 Eastern Avenue, St Johnsbury VT

Come write, reflect, connect, and explore the power of your story.

Your story belongs to you. You get to decide how it’s told.

08/27/2026

Yesterday was a wonderful day of learning, connection, and building safer communities! ✨

Our Associate Director, Henekis Stoddard, and Youth Advocate, Sydney Smith, spent the day training NEKCA Head Start staff through a six-hour Wholesome Bodies training focused on what it means to be a Safe Adult.

We were so grateful to have seven participants join us, including preschool teachers, housing case managers, and parent support staff. Together, they explored the important role adults play in creating safe, supportive environments where children and young people can feel heard, respected, and empowered.

A huge thank you to everyone who showed up with open minds, thoughtful questions, and a commitment to making a difference in the lives of the children and families they serve. We are so grateful for this partnership with NEKCA Head Start and the opportunity to learn and grow together!

08/21/2026

🎉 PARTY AT THE HOOD IS TOMORROW! 🎉

Come join us tomorrow from 10 AM–2 PM at The Hood in Newport, VT for a fun-filled day celebrating our community!

Bring your friends, stop by, say hello, and enjoy the festivities. We’d love to see you there! 💛

📅 Tomorrow
⏰ 10 AM–2 PM
📍 The Hood Building | Newport, VT

We’ll see you at the Hood! 🎉

08/20/2026

Your story matters. 💛

This October, Umbrella is kicking off Domestic Violence Awareness Month with an intimate evening of storytelling centered around Stories of Resilience & Recovery.

We’re currently calling on our community to share their stories. If you or someone you know has a story that connects to this year’s theme, we would love to hear from you.

Sharing your story can be a powerful way to create connection, inspire hope, and remind others that they are not alone.

📖 Stories of Resilience & Recovery
📅 October 2, 2026
📍 St. Johnsbury Athenaeum
📝 Story submissions are due September 7, 2026.

Know someone whose story deserves to be heard? Share this with them!

Learn more or submit your story today - https://www.umbrellanek.org/domestic-violence-awareness

08/18/2026

🎶 Healing Together: A Lullaby Project Celebration Concert & Art Show 🎨

Join Umbrella’s Healing Together Project, Northwoods Music Collaborative, and Writers for Recovery for a special afternoon celebrating new songs and artwork created by community members through the Healing Together Project.

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro
💜 Free and open to the public!

Come enjoy an afternoon of music, art, connection, and community. And come early or stay afterward to explore TOGETHER!, a visual and interactive art show featuring creations by survivors, families, advocates, and community members.

The art show will be on display September 19–October 4, 2026.

We hope to see you there! 🎶💜🎨

08/17/2026

☀️ Umbrella Family Lake Day!

Last Thursday, our Umbrella staff took a little break from the office for our annual Family Lake Day! We spent the day soaking up the sun, enjoying the lake, eating good food, and spending some much-needed time together.

We’re so lucky to have such a wonderful team, and it was nice to slow down for a day and just enjoy each other’s company.

Nothing better than a summer day at the lake with the Umbrella crew! ☀️🌊

08/14/2026

💜 We want to hear your story.

We’re looking for community members who are willing to share their stories of resilience and recovery. Your story has the power to remind someone else that they are not alone, that healing is possible, and that there is hope on the other side.

Whether your story is about overcoming adversity, finding your voice, rebuilding, supporting someone you love, or simply making it through a difficult chapter, we want to hear from you.

✨ Interested in sharing your story or learning more?

Go to: https://www.umbrellanek.org/domestic-violence-awareness

Thank you for helping us create a community where stories are heard, voices are valued, and resilience is celebrated.

08/11/2026

August Donor Spotlight: ABC & LOL Child Care and Preschool Center🎨🖌️

For many years, ABC & LOL Child Care and Preschool Center has been a valued partner and supporter of Umbrella, and we're incredibly grateful for the role they play in helping strengthen our community.

Each year, ABC & LOL generously sponsors our Spring Gala and joins us to celebrate the evening. Their continued support and presence mean so much. It's always a pleasure to see them there, and their commitment to our mission helps make one of our largest fundraising events of the year a success...

🩷Click the link below to read the full spotlight - https://www.umbrellanek.org/donorspotlights

ABC & LOL Child Care Center

08/10/2026

✨ Stories of Resilience & Recovery ✨

Mark your calendars! Join us for a meaningful evening of community, connection, and hope as we come together to hear personal stories of healing, strength, and resilience. To kick off Domestic Violence Awareness month!

We’re also excited to welcome local author Shannon Brown, who will share an excerpt from her new book, Because of Jane. ❤️

📅 October 2
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 St. Johnsbury Athenaeum

We hope you’ll join us for this special evening and help us celebrate the strength found in sharing our stories.

RSVP and learn more at CatamountArts.org.

Want to submit a story? - https://www.umbrellanek.org/domestic-violence-awareness

07/31/2026

🎉 Join Us for a FREE Community Block Party! 🎉

Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 22, from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM and join us for a day of fun, games, activities, and community connection!

📍 79 Coventry Street, Newport

Hosted by One Prevention Coalition, this free event is a great opportunity for families, friends, and neighbors to come together and enjoy a day of community fun.

Have questions or want to learn more? Contact Vaunne Masse at [email protected].

We hope to see you there!

Address

1330 Main Street
Saint Johnsbury, VT
05819

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

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http://umbrellanek.org/donate/

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