Agency Details:

ReSOURCE

ReSOURCE's mission is to (1) protect the environment by reducing the amount of reusable and repairable items dumped in landfills, (2) give individuals in transition valuable job skills, technical training and more opportunity, and (3) alleviate the effects of poverty by making vital household goods and building materials available to the poor.

Description:
In pursuit of our goals, ReSOURCE works to create:

Environmental Stewardship: Reuse rather than recycle. One result of this stewardship is the 860 tons of materials ReSOURCE diverted from the landfill last year.

Educational Training: Building employment skills. All of our Departments and stores are learning classrooms and much of this training would not be possible without our Environmental Stewardship that provides the training materials and learning opportunities.

Economic Opportunity: Providing essential goods and services. Through our effective programs and success at Environmental Stewardship and Educational Training, we are able to offer the Essential Goods Program and donate necessary items to families in need, as well as offer refurbished items at an affordable price to the general public. In addition, our retail operations help support our stewardship and training efforts, which lead to gainful employment for our graduates.

Contact people:

Michelle Gingras, HR Assistant/ Payroll & Benefits Specialist, (802) 658-4143 x22, (email) Debbie Shelden, Training Director, (802) 658-4143 ext 26, (email)

Office fax number: (802) 658-0543

Address:

266 Pine Street Burlington, VT 05401 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.resourcevt.org

Directions:

Nearest Bus Stop: Pine Street Rte.5, get off at 230 St. Paul St. stop

Miscellaneous Information

1. What target populations does your agency serve?
	low-income families, environmentally aware consumers, job trainees and apprentices
3. How many paid staff (FTE) do you have?
	50
The organization's main phone number is
	802-658-4143
4. Please indicate your organization type:
	Independent 501 (c)3
How many clients do you serve annually?
	35 Job Trainees and Apprentices, Consumers from all over Vermont
Volunteers for this agency can serve in these county(s):
	Chittenden County

Last updated on October 14, 2009