NAVIGATION
Trigger Warning
by Kiera E. Kyoto
Where are you really from?
They forget that we existed by the time we make it into adulthood. Even though we dated their sons and brothers. Ignored their lecherous husbands and fathers. Ignored their confederate flag t-shirts because the boys who wore them kissed good. Birthed in Colombia, Uganda, Brattleboro, and Texas and lands we’ve never seen—we were raised in riverbeds, among currents, and orchards of Vermont like the rest. We walked barefoot on gravel driveways and never winced. We ate rabbit jerky from plastic bags and brought mason jars into fields of fireflies. We were called sexy, exotic, articulate, and nigger.
Is that your mom?
Is that your dad?
Where are you really from? No, like, really from?
Our English and Irish names became multi-syllabic monikers when we met in person. Desperate well-to-do liberals arrived to claim an imaginary Vermont heritage they’d been dreaming about from their home states of Massachusetts and Connecticut. It’s hardest for them to accept because the truth of us undermines their wish fulfillment. Our mothers bled their hearts into nursing homes, sucked dry each time they had to come to our rescue. Some of our mothers are White too and early graves have been dug for them with every whip against us. They said our tresses looked like pubic hair, our talents never heard of, and our “Indian” heritage was always included. Some of our fathers are White. Forced to give up our youth as Vermont turned us into escorts instead of teenage daughters.
Over here, DAD!
Thanks so much, DAD!
What are you ordering, DAD?
Love you, DAD!!
We say it loud enough not to feel dirty anymore. Some of us ran away. The disconnect of loving your face but hating your skin fucked up our insides out. Some of us weren’t even adopted, but bi-racial couldn’t exist. Some of us can’t set foot in the state. “Welcome to Vermont,” a trigger warning. We wished the land remembered us because the nightmares walk in the streets: the thieves, drug addicts, liars we were accused of being. Of course, if the land remembered, it would celebrate us for confronting the grown men who tried to take our clothes off with their eyes, even if it took us sixteen years to get the courage. There were the neighbors who wouldn’t let us play inside. The girls we weren’t pretty enough to be friends with. They’d brought us to the safest state in the country; the safest state to quietly hate. We witnessed Black dolls hanging from nooses. We were called “Black Betty.” Ranked Top 10 hottest girls. Told we were loved more because we were chosen. And also that they weren’t our real mothers. We were watched. We were erased. We wanted to meet our birth parents and also wished they didn’t exist. When we came back from our college escapes, we almost lost our lives.
Real Vermonters.
You wouldn’t know, that’s a Vermont kid tradition.
We live and breathe the brand in a way that threatens the distinct and (unquestioned) honor of being one of the Whitest states in the country. The Green Mountain State. Green with envy to have a place to belong. They want to “welcome us” to our own state. We fled. We survived. Some of us died. The boys. Lost their minds, suicide, overdoses. We have dreams of maybe coming back. We have dreams of walking anonymously and being remembered at the same time. This essay was supposed to be funny and quippy and wry in the New England dry humor sort of way. But the lump in my throat still presses on my tear-drums when I try to say: I’m from Vermont. It’s a bitter lie for an ugly truth, which is that Vermont never wanted us.
Is it just that Black people don’t like the cold? Ha!
It’s that White people come here for the Whiteness and pretend to stay for the cold. Our parents tried to make us “special,” make us different. They mocked accents, avoided the “dangerous” areas and dated or married people of color. They stayed in Vermont when we were harassed, when we were assaulted, when we refused to come home. We never got a trigger warning. We never got a trigger warning for that time a man pointed a gun in our face at dusk.
Stand still, guy!
Don’t move!
He had no reference for our kind. We screamed without moving for our mother. We darted into the night, praying to outrun the bullet in the dark. We had no practice for this. We’ve grown up trying to outrun the bullet in the light.
About the Author
Kiera E. Kyoto is an American writer, filmmaker, and poet. Her recent poem For The Darkness was published in Phoenix Rising Review and her short film SEE THROUGH was part of the Cannes Film Festival and Austin Film Festival. She holds degrees in Philosophy and Politics from Ithaca College and earned her MFA in Screenwriting from AFI Conservatory. Kiera’s grandparents moved to Vermont in 1957. She is a second generation Vermonter.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
Our member spotlight is on Naomi Parekh Ross (she/her), a PhD student in Sustainable Development Policy, Economics, and Governance at UVM.
With a background in international development and nearly a decade at the United Nations, Naomi moved to Bennington three years ago from NYC. She’s passionate about integrating cultural exchange with Vermont’s ski industry through her research.
news FROM THE NETWORK
NOW LIVE: The VT PoCket Guide!
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SAVE THE DATE: BIPOC Listening Sessions!
We’re hosting virtual listening sessions to hear directly from you! Stay tuned for more details.
We are also looking for BIPOC young adults (ages 18-27) outside of Chittenden County to join us for a special, closed listening session. Please reach out to us directly!
VT PoC’s The Things in Between: Business Entity Basics
Dive into The Things in Between! ✨ Our hopes for The Things in Between is to provide an accessible way to share information, while also discussing topics beyond financial literacy.
We spoke with Nicole Killoran from the Vermont Law and Graduate School to answer questions about business entity basics. Check out the playlist at the link below!
Sign Up For On the Way! – Northeast Farmers of Color’s Black Land Stewardship Program
Northeast Farmers of Color’s Black Land Stewardship program will be hosting a Black farmers x Black farms tour this fall!
If you’d like the tour to stop at your farm to complete a project OR If you’d like to travel on the tour, please fill out this form! Find the links at the sign up form.
Apply now: VTDigger’s Advertising for Racial Equity program is accepting new businesses
The program supports BIPOC-owned Vermont businesses, entrepreneurs, and solopreneurs by offering up to $2,000 worth of free digital advertising on VTDigger’s website!
Until October 1: CVOEO is now accepting nominations for the 2024 New Hope Award!
This annual award, made possible by the generous support of the Crystal Family, was established in 2017 to recognize two New American individuals’ contributions, accomplishments, and impact within the community. Each recipient of the award receives a $1,000 gift.
For more information visit the link below or contact Shiferaw Gemeda at sgemeda@cvoeo.org.
VBSR Announces 2024 Award Recipients, Sets Ceremony & Dinner Date, Location
VT PoC was selected for the VBSR Innovation and Inspiration Award! This award is given to a Vermont social enterprise who has accomplished an innovative and/or inspirational achievement with social or environmental impact.
Clean Heat Standard Gathering Registration
Good evening VT PoC!
The Clean Heat Standard (CHS) deserves our BIPOC community attention: whether you rent your living space, own your home, or operate a business. Join us on Wednesday, 18 September 2024 at 6:00pm to learn more about – and share your thoughts on – the potential Clean Heat Standard. The CHS will impact what you pay to heat/cool your home or business. Click here for an overview of the essential elements of the CHS legislation.
Act 18 (2023) uses a multifaceted strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions caused by Vermont’s use of energy in heating and cooling. It creates a Clean Heat Standard program with financial incentives that promote the adoption of clean heating and cooling technologies. The bill brings the state closer to a more sustainable energy future. However, the success of this program hinges not only on its environmental effectiveness, but also on its prioritization of affordability and accessibility, particularly for disadvantaged communities.
This potential Standard will serve as a critical component of Vermont’s effort to combat climate change and meet the Global Warming Solution Act’s goals. Come join us in designing our state’s response in the thermal sector!
Click here to register and we will send you the Zoom link a few days before the Gathering.
In partnership,
Curtiss
EVENTS
September 17 – VT PoC x VSBLC Legal Series: Hiring Your First Employee
Whether you are not yet started or already in the process, hiring is NOT easy! This webinar will help shed light on the process about hiring your first (or tenth) employee!
Save the date for future legal webinars:
- October 2024 – Act 250
- November 2024 – Data Privacy
- January 2025 – Intellectual Property/AI
- February 2025 – Law Office Study Program
Got a topic? Email your suggestions to thefam@vtpoc.net!
September 22 – VT PoC x Homebody Yoga + Massage – BIPOC Yoga + Chair Massages at Otter Creek Yoga
VT PoC invites you to unwind with BIPOC-centered yoga and chair massages offered by Homebody Massage + Yoga in Middlebury!
Offerings include free BIPOC-centered yoga, 10 minute chair massages, and yummy snacks.
You will have the option to sign up for one of two yoga flows and a chair massage.
September 29 – VT PoC Apple Picking!
Join VT PoC for a lovely day of apple picking and fall festivities! On Sunday, September 29th, from 12 to 3:00 PM at Shelburne Orchards!
Offerings include a FREE bag of apples and a yummy treat. This in-person event is curated for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color living in Vermont ♥️.
October 11 – VT PoC x Pride Center: National Coming Out Day Film Screening “Saving Face” (2004)
Join us for a special evening of film and community as VT PoC partners with the Pride Center to celebrate National Coming Out Day with a screening of “Saving Face” (2004) — a story that explores the intersection of love, culture, and identity within the Asian American LGBTQ+ community.
Happening on Friday, October 11, at 7 PM at the historic Savoy Theater in Montpelier, this event is open to all. Tickets are $12.
September 3, 10, 17, 24 (Every Tuesday) – Richard Kemp Center: Got Chess? (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
The Youth Chess Club is a dynamic and inclusive program designed to empower young individuals from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities through the timeless game of chess. Our program offers a safe and welcoming space where youth can explore the world of chess, cultivate essential life skills, and experience a range of valuable benefits.
September 3 – Equity Matters: Dismantling Systemic Racism (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Because of the legacy of slavery there have always been calls for freedom, equal protection, equal rights, civil rights and EQUITY! Centering Black and Brown communities and with an eye towards racial justice, Equity Matters holds space for some of the most important pressing issues impacting Black folks in Vermont. Equity Matters. Hybrid meeting, in-person at the Fletcher Free Library and remote on Zoom.
September 4, 11, 18, 25 – ELL Classes: English for Beginners and Intermediate Students (6:30 PM – 8:00 PM)
Beginning English-language learners can practice written and spoken English with a certified TOEFL instructor. FREE. Please register for classes by emailing Barbara Shatara at bshatara@burlingtonvt.gov.
September 6, 13, 20, 27 – Dorothy Ailing Memorial Library Presents: Adult Meditation Online (12:00 PM – 12:30 PM)
Take a break from your day to reconnect to your peaceful body and breath. Join us for a short guided meditation session via Zoom. If you would like to join us, please email daml@damlvt.org and we will send you an invitation to the Zoom meeting. Note: the September 6 session is in-person.
September 6, 13, 20 – Dorothy Ailing Memorial Library Presents: Mah-Jongg (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
Come alone or bring a friend and play with members of the community. All experience levels are welcome. No registration required.
September 7, 14, 21, 28 – Burlington City Arts Presents: The BTV Market (11:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Co-presented by Burlington City Arts and Love Burlington, come cross paths with an eclectic group of local artists and makers representing all corners of Burlington’s creative community. Live music, games, and kids activities make for festive fun while you shop and stroll among vendors and neighbors. Running from 11 am-3 pm every Saturday, the BTV Market hosts over 100 local vendors over 18 weeks, with 40 vendors present each week.
September 7 – The Root Social Justice Center: BIPOC Playgroup (12:00 PM – 1:30 PM)
A vibrant and inclusive gathering crafted with the essence of cultural richness and diversity, exclusively for BIPOC children and their families, every first Saturday of the month. Lunch will be served.
September 7 – Unlikely Riders Mountain Bike Group Ride at Burke
Unlikely Riders mountain bike meetups are BIPOC group rides without formal instruction. These rides are for people who have experience mountain biking and are interested in going on a group ride with other BIPOC mountain bikers. If you have previously attended an Intro to Mountain Biking event with Unlikely Riders, we recommend attending these Meet-ups!
September 8 – The Root Social Justice Center: Soul Food Sunday (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
🍽️✨Join us for our monthly Soul Food Sunday!✨🍽️ Every second Sunday of the month, we gather for Soul Food Sunday, a dedicated BIPOC affinity space where we celebrate community, culture, and connection. Join us!
September 8 – Fletcher Free Library Presents: Dad Guild (3:30 PM – 5:00 PM)
Fathers (and parents of all genders) and their kids ages 5 and under drop in for playtime and connection. Ages 0-5. dadguild.weebly.com
September 9, 23 – English Conversation Circle (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)
Practice your English and make new friends. Join library staff and volunteers for a fun and friendly conversation with other adult English learners. Our English Conversation Circle meets the second and fourth Monday of each month, in the Digital Lab of the South Burlington Public Library. Registration is not required for this program. All are welcome! Email sbplprograms@southburlingtonvt.gov with any questions.
September 9, 16, 23, 30 – Fletcher Free Library Presents: English Classes for Mothers (1:30 PM – 3:00 PM)
USCRI VT will host mixed English classes for women in one room while having childcare provided in another room.
September 9, 23 (Every 2nd and 4th Friday) – Richard Kemp Center: Youth Movie Night (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Youth Movie Night is a community-centered initiative aimed at promoting awareness, understanding, and dialogue on racial justice issues through the medium of film. This program creates a safe and inclusive space where youth from 8 to 18 can come together to watch thought-provoking movies with cultural themes, engage in meaningful discussions, and share food in a welcoming and collaborative environment.
September 14, 28 – Fletcher Free Library Presents: The Poetry Experience with Rajnii Eddins (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
Looking for a fun space to be creative and share poetry? Check out this local writing/sharing circle (held every 2nd and 4th Saturday). The Poetry Experience is hosted by Rajnii Eddins! Please spread the word and feel free to invite poets, writers, teachers, emcees, creative people and arts enthusiasts of all ages.
September 15 – Maple Mountain Homestead: Cider Making Workshop (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
Join us for a hands on workshop using a hydraulic fruit press to make cider! Feel free to bring your own fruit! Entry fee: $45.
August 11 – The Root Social Justice Center: Soul Food Sunday BIPOC Affinity Space (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
Every second Sunday of the month, we gather for Soul Food Sunday, a dedicated BIPOC affinity space where we celebrate community, culture, and connection. This is a safe and welcoming environment for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to come together, share delicious food, and build lasting relationships. Please bring a dish to share if you can and join us in fostering a supportive and empowering community.
September 12 – Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence – SHINE 2024 (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
Support the Vermont Network’s only annual fundraising event—SHINE—and demonstrate your commitment to creating a future free from violence where actions, beliefs and systems support all people to thrive! Join for an evening of creation and celebration.
September 14 – Queen Kiah Project – (Beach) House Party Series (7:30 PM – 9:00 PM)
Reserve your seat now for this exclusive fundraiser concert series featuring live music, singing, storytelling, and original spoken word poetry by Kiah Morris and special guests in intimate locations throughout Vermont. (21+ please as alcohol may be present.) Cost: $30.
September 18 – Unlikely Riders Mountain Bike Group Ride at Saxon Hill (5:30 PM)
Unlikely Riders mountain bike meetups are BIPOC group rides without formal instruction. These rides are for people who have experience mountain biking and are interested in going on a group ride with other BIPOC mountain bikers. If you have previously attended an Intro to Mountain Biking event with Unlikely Riders, we recommend attending these Meet-ups!
September 20 – CONCERT at FIREFOLK ARTS (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
Join us for an evening of collaborative music between three Vermont musicians and special guests. Grab a botanical mocktail by in-house apothecary, “Wild Sings The Bird”, and kick back for some soothing sonic enjoyment.
September 27 – Firefolk Arts – Mending Workshop (5:30 PM)
A time to mend with Trillium Handcrafts. Click to register.
September 28 – The Root Social Justice Center: Community Sports Event (1:00 PM – 5:30 PM)
The ARC program is excited to present our first Community Sports Event—a day of cross-cultural community building with a variety of sports activities. This event is being created as a platform for promoting social cohesion by bringing together refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers and local communities from diverse backgrounds.
October 4, 5, 6 – Monét X Change at the Vermont Comedy Club (7:00 PM, 9:00 PM)
Born and bred in New York City, Monét X Change is an entertainment spitfire and the first double crown winner from Rupaul’s Drag Race having earned the title Miss Congeniality on Season 10 and becoming the first queen of color inducted into the hall of fame after winning All-Stars 4. Known for delivering energetic and show-stopping performances, Monét’s showmanship is a reflection of a tireless work ethic to cultivate and perfect her immaculate lip-syncing skills, comedic chops, and (mostly) pitch-perfect live singing skills. Combining her passion for the art of drag with her uniquely fresh spin on it, monet has traveled the globe with her one-woman show, call me by monet, as well as hosting and performing in the Werq the World tour.
October 8 – Get Tickets Now: Stacey Abrams at the Vermont Women’s Fund (5:00 PM – 7:30 PM)
We are thrilled to announce that Stacey Abrams will join us to mark the 30th Anniversary for the Vermont Women’s Fund at our 2024 Annual Celebration. The evening will emceed by Jane Lindholm, Vermont Public Host & Executive Producer and feature live music from Myra Flynn. We invite you to save the date for Tuesday, October 8th, 5 – 7:30 pm at The University of Vermont’s Davis Center. Check the newsletter in your email for the discount code!
October 23 – Register Now: 2024 Vermont Nonprofit Summit
Whether you’re a seasoned nonprofit professional, a dedicated volunteer, or someone interested in making a difference, this Summit offers something for you. We will dive into topics including fundraising, organizational development, communication, and more. Through an engaging keynote panel, interactive workshops, facilitated discussions, and networking opportunities, attendees will gain valuable insights and practical tools to enhance their impact in the nonprofit sector. Learn from experienced leaders in the field and connect with like-minded peers who share your commitment to creating positive change.
FUNDING & GRANTS
2023 and 2024 Flood Relief BEGAP Funding Open for Businesses and Nonprofits
The Agency of Commerce and Community Development has opened applications to the BEGAP funding to support businesses and nonprofits that were physically impacted by the 2023 and 2024 floods.
Deadline for 2023 supplemental funding is September 30, 2024. Deadline for 2024 new funding requests is November 15, 2024.
Vermont Arts Council Artist Development Grant
Artist Development Grants support Vermont artists at all stages of their careers. Grants can fund activities that enhance mastery of an artist’s craft or skills or that increase the viability of an artist’s business. Funding may also support aspects of the creation of new work when the activity allows the grantee to accept a rare and important opportunity. Applications close on September 10.
The Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships Grants
The Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships funds project costs associated with engaged partnerships between organizations and the University of Vermont. The Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships accepts applications for partnership projects that involve a Community Partner and a University of Vermont partner. Letter of Intent submissions are due Friday, September 13, 2024.
Laurance & Mary Rockefeller Fund
The Laurance & Mary Rockefeller Fund will accept applications from organizations working to preserve and enhance the physical, cultural, spiritual, and wellness environment of the communities of Barnard, Bridgewater, Hartland, Killington, Plymouth, Pomfret, Reading, and Woodstock. The Fund will consider requests for both general operating or project/program support. Applications will be accepted between September 17 and October 8, 2024.
Community Action Team
The Vermont Community Action Teams (CATs) are groups of employees at each of Ben & Jerry’s three Vermont manufacturing and office facilities. They offer general or project support within the broad guidelines and funding provided by the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation. Applications are reviewed monthly.
Opportunity Fund for Southshire Youth
A growing fund with the goal of ensuring a source of revenue for dynamic and innovative youth programs in Bennington, North Bennington, Pownal, Shaftsbury, and Woodford in perpetuity. Awards grants for creative and effective initiatives that empower and support Bennington-area teenagers, particularly those facing challenges and limited access to opportunities due to economic distress, disengagement from school, mental health issues, racism, gender identity, disability, legal status, or other reasons. Submission deadline: October 15, 2024.
Vermont Arts Council Creative Aging Grant
Creative Aging grants support skill-based instruction alongside opportunities for social engagement and community building in and through the arts for older adults. Applicants to the Creative Aging grant program are non-profits with 501(c)(3) status, such as arts organizations, area agencies on aging, or social service organizations for example. Submission deadline: November 1, 2024.
Vermont Arts Council Early Childhood Arts Partnership Grants
The Early Childhood Arts Partnership grants provide early education programs with direct opportunities to help children gain an appreciation for the arts and be better prepared for school. Grant funds support arts and arts-integrated experiences through partnerships with arts organizations and/or with highly-qualified teaching artists in pre-school classrooms. Submission deadline: November 1, 2024.
Awesome Grant
Have a crazy brilliant idea that needs funding? We award $1,000 grants every month. It couldn’t be simpler! Your idea is yours alone. We don’t want a stake in it. We just want to help you make it happen! Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Skip Monthly Grants
Have a crazy brilliant idea that needs funding? We award $1,000 grants every month. It couldn’t be simpler! Your idea is yours alone. Looking for grants to fuel your business or passion? Skip’s grants are now bigger and better than ever. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
The BIPOC Artist Exchange and Activation Initiative
The BIPOC Artist Exchange and Activation Initiative is designed to showcase the contributions of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) artists to the New England art community. This program empowers BIPOC artists in New Hampshire and New England, inspiring local BIPOC artists by introducing them to artists from outside our community. Applications will be accepted until funds are exhausted.
Social Equity: Vermont Cannabis Control Board
Individuals that have been determined to meet social equity status by the Vermont Cannabis Control Board may be eligible to receive a beneficiary payment from this program. Eligible applicants must have completed the intake process with Roads Consulting, the state’s provider of cannabis business technical assistance. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Flood Recovery Rebates for Residents
Qualifying low- and moderate-income Vermont homeowners and renters are eligible for up to $29,500 per household to replace flood-damaged appliances and equipment. Damage must have occurred between July 10 – July 31, 2023 (or July 10 – August 10 for residents of Addison County). Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Flood Recovery Rebates for Businesses
Businesses whose heating, cooling, refrigeration, or commercial kitchen equipment was damaged by recent floods can receive a flood recovery rebate of 100% of costs up to $4,000 per product for up to four products, in addition to standard offers. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Bizee’s Entrepreneur Grant
Are you a student? This grant is for you! You’ve got big ideas, and we want to turn them into a reality. One young scholar with entrepreneurial spirit will receive $2,500 to continue their education. Application date coming soon.
Bizee’s Fresh Start Business Grant
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur looking to start or grow your business? This grant is for you! Whether you’re starting over or starting from scratch, Bizee wants to be there to help your business succeed. One adult entrepreneur will receive $2,500 to put toward business startup costs and will also receive free formation services from Bizee. Application date coming soon.
NEWS
New Childcare Payroll Tax Effective July 1
The 2023 Childcare Bill, Act 76, expands access to and funding for childcare. It also imposes a 0.44% payroll tax that will go into effect on July 1, 2024. Employers may elect to cover the tax in full or split it with employees with 0.33% paid by the employer and 0.11% paid by the employee.
Fairlee dispensary brings new life to a defunct gas station
Ninny Goat & Co. owner Airon Shaw said she had to take a risk on herself to open the shop, whose name and retro theme were inspired by her grandmother.
Remembering Lydia Clemmons, who helped create space and belonging for Black Vermonters
The elder Lydia Clemmons was one of the original owners of Clemmons Family Farm, an icon of African American cultural heritage in Charlotte, Vermont. She died at the age of 101.
Tuesday’s primaries featured lowest turnout in a decade
The scarcity of contested races was the most likely explanation, according to the state’s director of elections.
Hefty health insurance increases hit Vermonters for third year in a row
Double-digit increases are hitting Vermonters who purchase insurance directly, and small businesses. Vermont’s rates are going up at one of the highest rates in the country.
What to know about the EEE warnings in Vermont, and how to stay safe
Vermont health officials have urged people in some Vermont towns to avoid going outdoors between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. to minimize risk of contracting Eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, from infected mosquitoes.
An updated COVID booster is coming to Vermont. Here’s what to know
Cases are on the rise in Vermont, but a new COVID-19 booster is on the way. Vermont will have doses of both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines available in the next couple of weeks through health care providers, pharmacies and some free or low-cost clinics.
