CCAN Programs & Services

C-CAN provides a network of prevention, intervention, and restorative services aimed at improving the quality of life in Burlington.

Get involved! These resources are here to help:

AmeriCorps*VISTA
Individuals become professional volunteers for a year working in Burlington’s non-profits, schools and city departments. Two teams of VISTAs working on community development and literacy programs. Beth Truzansky, 865-7178

Burlington Neighborhood Project Helps residents make their neighborhoods safer by starting neighborhood associations and planning neighborhood improvement projects. Beth Truzansky, 865·7178 Neighborhood Buzz E-Newsletter Weekly email update of community events, workshops, trainings, and notifications. Ita Meno, 865·7172

Community Support Program
A conflict resolution program based in the Burlington Police Department to help residents resolve or manage their conflicts. Brooke Hadwen, 651·2794 x 338

Clean-Ups & Service Days Working with neighbors, students, and businesses to clean up and give back to the community. Beth Truzansky, 865-7178 Community Justice Center Uses restorative justice principals to address harm done to victims and the community through restorative justice panels. 865·7155

Community Development Fellowship Program
Partnering UVM’s to provide five Community Development Work Study Fellowships for economically-disadvantaged and minority students entering either the Masters of Science in CDAE or the Masters in Public Administration Programs. Yiota Ahladas, 865·7168

Graffiti Removal Team Assists victims of property crime by removing graffiti, mending fences, replanting gardens, and fixing windows. Ita Meno, 865·7548 Foundation for Civic Engagement A non-profit designed to to serve as a funding umbrella for Burlington's civic engagement activities. Ita Meno, 865·7172

Neighborhood Grants Program
Funding for small neighborhood improvement projects such as block parties, clean-up days, or park improvements. Ita Meno, 865·7172

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPA)
Each of Burlington’s seven Wards have NPAs that meet monthly to discuss issues, share information, and carry out activities designed to improve neighborhood life. Ita Meno, 865·7172 or agendas and meeting dates on the web.

Operation Snow Shovel
If you are elderly or physically unable to shovel your walk, we will connect you with a volunteer who can help. Ita Meno, 865·7548

Study Circles on Racism & Racism Action Groups Study Circles are facilitated conversations in groups of 8-10 participants. The 2004 round of study circles had nearly 300 participants. These community conversations evolved into action groups. Yiota Ahladas, 865·7168 Welcome Baby Through this program, every family with a new born / newly adopted baby in Burlington is offered a visit and a welcome bag to celebrate the arrival of their child, and to help families feel better connected to the supports they may want. Amanda Van Vranken, Welcome Baby Coordinator, 865·7182

Page last updated April 07, 2008