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We demonstrate our commitment to the community through financial, in-kind and volunteer contributions to non-profit and community organizations. CVPS employees are champions in this effort, serving as dedicated and active volunteers seeking to improve the areas in which they live and work. This commitment is rooted in the time-honored belief that the success of our company is in many ways dependent upon the health and prosperity of our customers and the cities and towns we serve.

Community Contributions

	CVPS Shareheat Fund			Community Giving
	This CVPS signature program provides emergency home energy assistance to Vermonters in need. CVPS shareholders provided $100,000 in matching funds for the program during the 2008-2009 heating season, and Shareheat Business Partners matched an additional $82,000, which together raised over $185,000 from individual contributors.			This program provides grant funding up to $1,000 to organizations in which CVPS employees are actively involved. CVPS employees are leaders and volunteers in hundreds of non-profit organizations and community groups across the state. View the program guidelines page to learn more about CVPS community grants and to complete an application.

CVPS also provides in-kind donations of used computer equipment and other items as they become available.

Volunteer Opportunities

	CVPS Greenteam			Outreach Presentations
	This is a group of CVPS employees dedicated to environmental sustainability. From Green-up to tree planting, if you have an environmental project that needs a hand, the CVPS Greenteam may be able to help.			Energy and electricity are among the hottest topics in the news. For those seeking to learn more from local experts about a variety of energy-related subjects, CVPS offers speakers at no cost to schools, community organizations and service clubs throughout Vermont. Click here for a list of topics and to request a speaker.

Electric Connections is CVPS’s cable access television program. Electric Connections features news and information about our programs, services and community events. Shows often air at different times on cable access stations throughout Vermont. Recent shows are available on Rutland Regional Community Television’s video on demand service at www.pegtv.com.