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Shelburne resident Gisele Kloeckner recently created and donated sixteen handmade quilts to the residents of Howard Center’s Lakeview House in Shelburne. Kloeckner was inspired when she learned about Howard Center’s construction of the new residential home late in 2023. Opened...

Howard Center is pleased to announce the appointments of Laura Pearce and Matt MacNeil as Co-Senior Directors of Client Services Operations, Quality, and Compliance. In addition, Bob Stetzel has stepped into the role of Chief Administrative Officer. Laura Pearce joined...

Howard Center is pleased to announce Catherine Simonson Educational Advancement Scholarship Awards to staff members Astin Altenburg, Marissa Ronick, and Prem Bhattarai. The scholarship was created to help Howard Center employees reach educational goals so they can continue their careers...

The South Burlington Rotary Club will host the 13th Annual Curling Classic on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Cairns Arena in South Burlington in partnership with Howard Center and the South Burlington Food Shelf....

Howard Center announces its spring conference, Perspectives 2025: Confronting Stigma, Cultivating Compassion, on May 13, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This year’s event will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton in South Burlington, with a virtual livestream option....

Howard Center’s Board of Trustees elected new trustees, officers, and several current trustees to new three-year terms at its recent annual meeting. Kelly Deforge has been re-elected as president, Michael Couture will serve as vice president, John McSoley will continue...

On 11-22 at 2:00 p.m., Jericho residents Gail and Tim McKenna continued their tradition of generosity by contributing $3,333 to Howard Center from their Catch 22 nonprofit. Catch 22 began managing football for the area and now continues fundraising to...

Looking like a cross between an RV and a box truck, Howard Center’s Substance Use Services Mobile Unit hardly stands out, but for people who can’t get to a Howard Center location, the vehicle is a literal life saver. Howard...

The holiday season is a time for joy and connection, but it can also be a period of heightened stress, making it especially challenging for those affected by substance use disorder (SUD). SUD, which includes alcohol and other substances such...

Burlington, VT— Representatives from National Life Group presented Howard Center with a check for $55,000 representing proceeds from Do Good Fest held on July 13 in Montpelier. Benefiting Howard Center and Branches of Hope, the 10th annual Do Good Fest...