Covid Reveals Health Equity Shortcomings, Exacerbates Health Disparities

by COVIDSupportVT | Apr 28, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated health disparities in vulnerable populations, and mental health is no exception. These disparities are one example of how Covid both amplifies and is fueled by pre-existing social and economic inequities that have existed for...

VT Covid Equity Fund Update: Thousands of New American Immigrants Still Eligible

by COVIDSupportVT | Apr 9, 2021

May 1 Extended Deadline Nears for Economic Stimulus Equity Fund Applications As many as 4,000 New American immigrants in Vermont may still be missing out on last year’s $1,200 stimulus check. The Vermont Economic Stimulus Equity Fund is aimed at remedying that,...

Deadline Extended to May 1 for 5,000 New Americans Eligible for VT Covid-19 Equity Fund

by COVIDSupportVT | Mar 4, 2021

When U.S. residents received a $1,200 stimulus check last year, many New Americans were left out. The Vermont Economic Stimulus Equity Fund seeks to remedy that. The 2020 state law aims to get relief money to the families who need it most. That includes new...

Singer/Activist Promotes Covid-19 Vaccination Among Vermont’s New Americans with Music Video

by COVIDSupportVT | Feb 23, 2021

An African-American singer and social activist is using music to send a message to New Americans: vaccinate. Irene Kerubo Webster (aka KeruBo) created “Chanjo” to help promote acceptance of Covid-19 vaccination among new immigrants. Chanjo is the Swahili word for...

March 1 Deadline Looms for 5,000 New Americans Eligible for VT Covid-19 Equity Fund

by COVIDSupportVT | Feb 23, 2021

When U.S. residents received a $1,200 stimulus check last year, many New Americans were left out. The Vermont Economic Stimulus Equity Fund seeks to remedy that. The 2020 state law aims to get relief money to the families who need it most. That includes new...