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Samara Fund Spends Big for VT LGBTQ+ | Montpelier News
The Samara Fund just unleashed $117,100 in grants to 35 LGBTQ+ groups across Vermont, fueling community building, arts, leadership, and harm reduction efforts. Plus, $16,500 in scholarships and $6,000 from the Douglas C. Howe and Frank E. Shivers Memorial Fund are helping 18 students from 14 high schools chase their dreams. Funding comes from multiple sources including annual fundraising and dedicated funds. The Fund prioritizes projects led by queer and trans folks, with special focus on people of color, trans Vermonters, youth, elders, disabled individuals, and rural communities. They’re…
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