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Front Porch Forum named Climate Economy Innovator
Vermont Council on Rural Development featured Front Porch Forum as a Climate Economy Innovator recently. Here’s the story. This is part of VCRD’s impressive Vermont Climate Change Economy Initiative.
Isle La Motte perennials donated
“Thank for all who donated perennials to make my flower beds look better, I really appreciate the kindness. Thank you also to Front Porch Forum for providing a space for community members to be “community” minded.”
• Anne, Isle La Motte FPF
Heavy lifting needed? Ask Vergennes neighbors
“I need two fit persons to move 4-5 pieces of furniture, carefully, back onto our refinished pine floor… a table, sideboard, desk and a couch. No stairs, all are on the same level.”
• Paul, Vergennes FPF
“Our thanks to both Front Porch Forum, which proved its worth once again, and Martin and Scott who rescued us this morning and got all the furniture back in place.”
• Paul, Vergennes FPF, next day
Lost your stilts? Neighbors can help
“Wow this Front Porch Forum thing is awesome, despite my resistance to computer things. the stilts — missing after our 4th of July celebration — were found, thanks to all how helped me locate them and keep them safe for all to enjoy!”
• Colleen, Worcester FPF
Micro-businesses often use FPF to fuel their launch
“A couple of months ago we were looking to lease an acre of land to start a market garden and thanks to Front Porch Forum, we found a perfect location in Montpelier. We want to thank Geoff and Kim for trusting us to till up their lawn and giving us the opportunity to start our business on their land. We have come a long way since we started, and are very excited to announce that we are offering delivery of organic produce to the Montpelier area.”
• Patrick, http://www.anandagardens.com, Montpelier FPF
Three dogs roam Belvidere… home now
“HUGE THANK YOU to all who helped in all ways. Dogs were found and taken care of so well. Love Front Porch Forum.”
• Kathy, Cambridge FPF
“Thank you FPF and Bristol”
“I know it’s kind of last minute… but does anyone have a child’s booster seat we could borrow for Sunday through Tuesday? We have friends from Germany visiting with their six-year-old daughter. Thanks for any leads on the matter.”
• Peggy, Bristol FPF
“Wow. I am so impressed and thankful for Front Porch Forum and, of course, Bristol. What a response! Thank you, thank you :-)”
• Peggy, Bristol FPF, next day
Cali the missing Maine Coon cat gets the message
“My post about our missing Maine Coon cat was published within minutes of submitting it. I received a response from a neighbor not long after. Then a few hours later, she finally showed up at our door. Maybe she heard that people were looking for her! Thank you Front Porch Forum. This is an extraordinarily valuable community service.”
• Sherry, Waterbury FPF
Garmin unit claimed in Middlesex
“As I figured, the rightful owner of the turned-in GPS was on the hunt for it and thankful for the return. Again, thank you to the kind citizen who was sincere enough to drop it off at the Highway Garage. It found it’s way back to the rightful owner. It’s great to see that kind of honesty still exists in our genuine little community! Thanks again anonymous citizen!”
• Paul, Road Foreman, Middlesex Front Porch Forum
Ruby the Pug found behind Burt’s Pub in Stowe
“We found our pug! Thank you to everyone who called with sightings, helped search and checked in on us. We found Ruby in the woods behind Burt’s Pub last night. She is unharmed and had a blast during her 12 hours of freedom. So thankful to live in a community that rallies for their neighbors. My son never knew she was missing, making for a very happy little boy and pup. I appreciate all of you!”
• Ashley, Stowe Front Porch Forum
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Ghost of Midnight is an online journal about fostering community within neighborhoods, with a special focus on Front Porch Forum (FPF). My wife, Valerie, and I founded FPF in 2006... read more
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