JGHS is committed to the prohibition of discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race; color; religion; national origin (or place of birth); sex; disability; familial status (or having minor children); marital status; age; sexual orientation; gender identity; receipt of public assistance; being the victim of abuse, sexual assault or stalking (crime victim status), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all administrative and direct service activities at the agency. All staff participate in annual diversity, equity, and inclusion training. JGHS strives to mirror client diversity in both the Board and staff: JGHS staff is currently 82% White, 6% Black, and 12% Hispanic/Nonwhite: 53% Female and 47% Male. The JGHS Board is currently 75% White, 17% Black, and 8% Multiple Races; and 42% Female and 58% Male.
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John Graham Housing & Services
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Posted: May 20, 2025
Organization Description
John Graham Housing & Services (JGHS), founded in 1981, has a mission to provide emergency shelter, affordable housing, and essential services to individuals and families without a home or facing housing instability. The JGHS mission is strengthened by intensive service coordination at three critical access points—homeless prevention, housing navigation, and housing retention. The John Graham Shelter in Vergennes is the only shelter in Addison County that serves families with children. JGHS' affordable housing properties are located in Bristol, Middlebury, and Vergennes.Organization's Approach to Diversity, Equity, Belonging, & Inclusion
Board Terms and Term Limits
Three year terms; up to three consecutive terms only before at least one year off.Frequency & Duration of Board Meetings
Monthly for one hourStipends for Board Membership
NoIf Interested, Send Letter of Interest to the Following Point of Contact:
Susan WhitmorePoint of Contact Email
susan@johngrahamshelter.org