Vermont Interfaith Action is a federation of congregations working to improve the quality of lives for families and individuals in Vermont. We come together around the shared values of our religious and democratic traditions to put our faith into action in the public arena. Through a process of listening and relationship-building, we identify the most pressing needs in our communities, then do careful research and provide innovative policy solutions from the ground up. Those who have previously been bystanders in the political process become effective participants in public life.
While our primary base is Chittenden County, our vision is to develop a vibrant state-wide organization that brings people together across geographic, cultural, religious, and socio-economic bouindaries. We have a vision of a strong, unified state, where all citizens are actively seeking solutions to the issues that most directly affect them.
We at VIA believe that by putting our faith into action, we have the power to transform our communities into places where people's most basic human needs are met and where the dignity of every person is honored and respected.
VIA is affiliated with PICO, a national network of congregation-based community organizations representing over 1 million families in 17 states, and with the Organizing Leadership Training Center, a regionally based network of community organizations in New England.
Contact Debbie Ingram, Executive Director 802-865-8889