Programs and Partnerships

We have created, support, and sponsor community programs where you can learn new skills and engage in experiences that are good for your mind and body. 

Group of females in bike class

Here are the some of the community programs we created and sponsor:

  • Girls on the Run Vermont is a statewide program that promotes self-esteem and healthy activities for girls in grades 3 to 8. We proudly sponsor this event.
  • Velocity is a BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont afterschool program for students who identify as male. It helps them tackle challenging issues and build self-esteem through physical activity and group discussion with male mentors.
  • WEmentors is a program that offers University of Vermont students training in being mentors and then partners them with students from local elementary and high schools. We are proud to sponsor this program.
  • Wellness Revolution is another BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont program. This free program is designed to help women make cycling part of their lives.

 

Charitable Giving

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont is committed to helping community organizations whose work is complementary to our mission to improve the health of all Vermonters. We support local nonprofit community organizations by providing financial contributions, in-kind services and volunteer support. This support is consistent with the Plan’s role as a socially responsible Vermont business and good corporate citizen.

Our charitable giving has enabled many local organizations to expand their activities. We encourage organizations to review our charitable giving guidelines and sponsorship application. 

Below are some of the organizations Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont supported in 2024. We are pleased to provide support for these organizations and the good work they do to improve the health of Vermonters. Please note this list is representative of our contributions but may not include all the giving for a given year.

  • Academy School, Wellness Grant Award, Brattleboro
  • ACORN (Addison County Relocalization Network), Bristol
  • Age Well, March for Meals, Burlington
  • All Brains Belong, Montpelier
  • Alzheimer’s Association, Burlington
  • American Heart Association, Williston
  • Boys and Girls Club of America, Georgia
  • Burlington Partnership for a Healthy Community, Burlington
  • Camp Exclamation Point, Richmond, VT
  • Capstone Community Action, Barre
  • Central Elementary School, Wellness Grant Award, Bellows Falls
  • Champlain Valley Office on Economic Opportunity, Burlington
  • Committee on Temporary Shelter, Burlington
  • Dover School, Wellness Grant Award, East Dover
  • Dragonheart Vermont, Burlington
  • Food Connects, Town, Brattleboro
  • Gifford Health Care, Last Mile Ride, Randolph
  • Girls on the Run of Vermont, Vernon
  • Grace Cottage Foundation, Townshend
  • Greater Burlington YMCA Kids Fest, Burlington
  • Green Mountain Mobile Therapy, Burlington
  • Green Mountain United Way, Berlin
  • Gritty Girls; Wellness Grant award, Rutland
  • Guilford Central School, Wellness Grant award, Guilford
  • Howard Center, Burlington
  • KidSafe Collaborative, Burlington
  • Kingdom County Productions, Just Getting By Production, Barnet
  • Lund Family Center, Burlington
  • Montpelier High School, Race Against Racism, Montpelier
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness – Vermont Chapter, Williston
  • NewBrook Elementary School, Wellness Grant award, Brattleboro
  • North Country Hospital, Medication Lock Box grant, Newport
  • Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA), Richmond
  • Northern Counties Healthcare, NEK Prosper Grant, St. Johnsbury
  • Old Spokes Home, Burlington
  • People’s Health & Wellness Clinic, Barre
  • Prevent Child Abuse, Montpelier
  • Pride Center of Vermont, Burlington
  • Racial, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Office, Burlington
  • Retreat Farm, Windham County Community Advisory Board grant, Brattleboro
  • Rutland County Pride, Rutland
  • South Burlington Parks and Recreation, South Burlington
  • Spectrum Youth and Family Services, Burlington
  • St. Johnsbury Academy, Therapy Dog program, St. Johnsbury
  • The Mint, SPACE initiative Rutland
  • Turning Point Center of Chittenden County, Burlington
  • Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports, Killington
  • Vermont Afterschool Inc., Jr. Iron Chef, South Burlington
  • Vermont Chamber Foundation Futures Project, Berlin
  • Vermont Chamber of Commerce, Well Spring Forum, Barre
  • Vermont Elks Charities, Silver Towers Camp, Barre
  • Vermont Farmers Market Education Center, Vermont Farmers Food Center, Rutland, Rutland Community Advisory Board grant
  • Vermont Futures Project, Vermont Chamber Foundation, Barre
  • Vermont Historical Society, Barre
  • Vermont Parks Forever, Montpelier
  • Vermont Recreation and Parks Association, Colchester
  • Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund, Montpelier
  • Youth Services at West River Valley Thrives, Wellness Grant Award, Townshend