Since 1986, Dismas of Vermont has provided shelter and support to people making the difficult transition from incarceration and trauma. Join us in our mission of reconciliation at one of our five houses across Vermont.
Together, and with your help, we can create a more just, safe, and productive Vermont.
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When asked about her first night in her apartment, she said, “It was so nice, such a good feeling. I worked really hard to make it to this point and I know that if I hadn’t put in the work, I wouldn’t be here.”
Being at the Women’s Dismas House and having everyone here believing in me and helping me to believe in myself again has shown me that I’ve always had the capacity to get sober and stay sober and to be the best version of myself that I want to be.
Sometimes life presents difficult choices, and sometimes none of the options are good. Alex worked hard, and his efforts earned him a promotion and more money. It also meant that they no longer qualified for state medical coverage for their son’s surgery.
Dismas can be described as a “family-like” community, with structured and supportive daily rhythms across our five transitional homes where people returning to our community from incarceration and trauma live together. support each other, and share weekday dinners with staff and volunteer cooks from the broader community.
Dismas cultivates a spirit of openness and consensus decision-making among all members of the Dismas community, sometimes including residential students and international volunteers.
Learn More About the Houses
Each house hosts ongoing events where you can get involved.
Join a Local Council meeting to learn more about the happenings at a specific house, see if a house is hosting a Speaker Series, or celebrate residents and volunteers with us at an Annual Celebration.
Check out the Dismas calendar to learn more.
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Our five houses could not exist without volunteers.
Founded and sustained by a dedicated and enthusiastic group of individuals committed to providing a positive alternative living situation for people transitioning from incarceration and trauma, Dismas continues to benefit from the time and talents of hundreds of volunteers each year.
See how you can make a difference.
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