💜Building Better Futures, Match Your Volunteer Hours, and Congrats Jeremy💜

Building Better Futures

Hartford Dismas House had a great time participating in the Hartford Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Trunk or Treat. Embracing the theme “Building Better Futures,” the Hartford Dismas House team dressed in construction gear and brought the spirit of building to the festivities. Residents welcomed families and handed out candy to approximately 400 trick-or-treaters. It was a fun-filled event filled with community spirit, creativity, and Halloween smiles!

Congrats, Jeremy!

Jeremy joined Hartford Dismas House in April of this year, and since then, he has made incredible strides toward building a more stable and fulfilling future. During his time at the house, Jeremy transitioned from part-time to full-time employment and secured stable and affordable housing.

Beyond these accomplishments, Jeremy became a valued member of our community. Along the way, he formed meaningful friendships and connections that he never expected but has come to truly appreciate.

Jeremy not only successfully completed the Hartford Dismas program, but he is also no longer on parole and is 100% free from the Department of Corrections. Well done!

Thank you, Moonrise Therapeutics

Hartford Dismas House staff recently visited Moonrise Therapeutics in Taftsville, Vermont, to explore the therapeutic and educational programs they offer our residents. Staff enjoyed spending time with the horses, learning about the facility, and discovering opportunities for future collaboration. It was a relaxing and rewarding experience, and we look forward to bringing residents for a visit next time.

Vital Communities Promotes Dismas

Thank you, Vital Communities, for including us in your most recent newsletter. "Over the past few years, we have partnered with Dismas to provide residents with a fleet of shared e-bikes and bike training with the goal of improving access to reliable and sustainable transportation, as well as increased autonomy, as they rebuild connection and community."

Read the full article here.

Dismas Launches an Updated Website

The Dismas website has a refreshed look, new content, and more video. Feel free to poke around and let us know if there is anything that you'd like to see.

Feedback can be sent here.

Check Out the Updated Site

Turn Your Volunteer Hours at Dismas into Cash

Did you know that thousands of companies have volunteer incentive programs that support employee volunteering? These programs could offer volunteer grants (which match your volunteer time with donations to Dismas) or volunteer PTO (which allows you to take paid time off to volunteer with our organization).

See if your hours are eligible!

We Need Your Input!

We are thinking ahead to the spring and want to know how you would prefer to celebrate volunteers, donors, and residents.

Yes, I'll Do the Quick Survey!

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Dismas of Vermont -- Forty Years!

Dismas of Vermont is 40 years strong this year. We look forward to sharing the stories that have brought us to this incredible milestone.

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Hartford Dismas House is seeking new Council Members to help support our mission and provide a safe, supportive community for individuals returning from incarceration and trauma.

Council Members play a vital role as ambassadors, advisors, and connectors—helping to strengthen community partnerships, support fundraising efforts, and ensure that our residents feel seen, heard, and valued.

If you are passionate about second chances and building a stronger, more compassionate community, we invite you to join us. Email Tom if interested in learning more or joining a Council Meeting as a guest to see what happens behind the curtain.

Hartford-area Apartments Wanted

Dismas of Vermont is looking for one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments in Hartford for its Step-Down Housing program. If the units are beyond walking distance of town, we prefer they be on or near a bus line. We are willing to pay the market rate ($1,600-$1,850). Please email us your leads!

Our wish list includes socks, hats, and gloves if you want to include the Hartford Dismas House in your online shopping. View our full Amazon wish list.