During our Spring Member Drive, 1,940 readers took action to support VTDigger — including 211 new sustaining monthly members! Together, our members are powering the kind of in-depth, public service journalism Vermonters rely on.
We’re especially grateful to welcome 338 first-time donors. Whether you’ve been reading VTDigger for years or recently found your way to our reporting, your support ensures we can continue to provide rigorous journalism grounded in the facts.
As a contributing member shared, “I think your reporting can bond Vermonters in helping and supporting each other, especially during these chaotic times. I can’t really afford to donate, but I feel strongly that we need to know what’s really going on in Vermont and how to help each other.”
An extra special thanks goes out to the 106 sustaining members who chose to give an additional one-time gift during the campaign. Monthly sustaining support helps fund long-term projects and strengthens our ability to respond to emerging stories.
During the final two weeks of the campaign, VTDigger members also raised $5,460 for the scholarship fund at Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports. This donation will help ensure people of all abilities have access to outdoor recreation, regardless of financial circumstances.
One member reflected on the impact of this opportunity, “I very much appreciate all of what VTDigger does for local journalism. Additionally, a lovely young person I know greatly benefits from Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports. The joy of being on mountain bikes and skis again is palpable. Thank you for the opportunity to give to both.”
If you love the outdoors and want to help, Vermont Adaptive is always looking for volunteers to get involved.
We recognize that these are challenging times for many Vermonters, which makes your support even more meaningful. Together, we’re keeping Vermonters connected and informed — two things that are essential to our communities and our democracy.
Thank you for being part of this work.
With gratitude,
The VTDigger Team
