Community

Did you know?
$1 per Special Burger sold goes to valued community organizations every month.
Here's a list of 2024 partners:
 

January
Steps to End Domestic Violence
"Assit in the transition to a safe, independent life for all those wo have been affected physically, sexually, emotionally, or economically by domestic abuse and to promote a culture that fosters justice, equity, and safety."
stepsvt.org
 
February
Camp Ta-Kum-Ta
"Provides challenging, extraordinary experiences in a safe and loving environment for children who have or have had cancer and their families.  Camp exists for Vermont and Northern New York children (including other out-of-state children who are treated in Vermont), at no cost to their families."
takumta.org
 
March
Junior League of Champlain
"The Junior League is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training."
champlainvalley.jl.org

April
Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
"Vermont Youth Conservation Corps is a nonprofit organization with the mission to take action and build community by working and learning together with the land. We take action on water quality, forest health, sustainable agriculture and food access, trails, and outdoor recreation infrastructure."
vycc.org

May
King Street Center
"King Street Center empowers youth to explore their talents and find their voice through learning, play, and opportunity, providing a safe and enriching space during critical hours when school is not in session. Every day, children and youth are met with warm meals, engaging activities, recreation, tutoring, positive relationships, community connection and social-emotional support at 87 King Street."
kingstreetcenter.org/

June
Outright Vermont
"Building a Vermont where all LGBTQ+ youth have hope, equity, and power!"
outrightvt.org

July
Rural Vermont
"Advocates to strengthen the social, ecological and economic health of agrarian communities"
ruralvermont.org

August
The Howard Center
"Helping people thrive by providing support and services to address mental health, substance abuse, and developmental needs."
howardcenter.org

September
Food 4 Farmers
Partnering with coffee-farming communities in Latin America to cultivate a food-secure future. 
food4farmers.org

October
Commitee On Temporary Shelter
"We advocate for long-term solutions to end homelessness and provide emergency shelter, services, and long-term housing for people who are experiencing homelessness or are marginally housed."
cotsonline.org

November
Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi Food Pantry
"Established in 2015, the food pantry was created in response to the critical need for healthy and nutritious food among Abenaki Elders, children and families."
abenakination.com/food-pantry

December
Vermont Children's Trust
"The Vermont Children’s Trust Foundation promotes the well-being of children and families in Vermont by raising funds for community-based prevention programs."
vtchildrenstrust.org