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 VT supported in 2025. 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
  • All Brains Belong, Montpelier
  • American Heart Association, Williston
  • Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center, wellness grant, Brattleboro
  • Boys and Girls Club of Burlington, Burlington
  • Boys and Girls Club of America, Georgia
  • Brattleboro Area Middle School (BAMS), Wellness Grant Award, Brattleboro
  • Brattleboro Area Middle School Enrichment Program (BEAMS), Wellness Grant Award, Brattleboro
  • 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 Housing, Burlington
  • Community Health Center of Burlington, Burlington
  • Downtown Rutland Partnership, grant for bike racks, Rutland
  • Dragonheart Vermont,Burlington
  • Dummerston School, Wellness Grant Award, Dummerston
  • Gifford Health Care, Last Mile Ride, Randolph
  • Girls on the Run of Vermont, Vernon
  • Grace Cottage Foundation, Townshend
  • Green Mountain United Way, Berlin
  • Gritty Girls, Wellness Grant award, Rutland
  • Guilford Central School, Wellness Grant award, Guilford
  • Heritage Family Cares 4 You, Stuff A Bus, Rutland County Community Advisory Board grant, Rutland
  • Howard Center, Burlington
  • Lund Family Center, Burlington
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness – Vermont Chapter, Williston
  • NewBrook Elementary School, Wellness Grant award, Newfane
  • Newport Office of Health, grant for community food shelf, Newport
  • Northern Counties Healthcare, NEK Prosper Grant, St. Johnsbury
  • Old Spokes Home, Burlington
  • Outright Vermont, Burlington
  • Pride Center of Vermont, Burlington
  • Racial, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Office, Burlington
  • Rutland County Pride, Rutland
  • Rutland Regional Planning Commission, Rutland Community Advisory Board grant, Rutland
  • South Burlington Parks and Recreation, South Burlington
  • Spectrum Youth and Family Services, Burlington
  • St. Michael School, Wellness Grant Award, Brattleboro
  • The Rainbow Bridge Community Center, Barre
  • Town of Groton, Wellness Grant, Groton
  • Town of Lyndon, Primitive Transport bike racks grant, Lyndonville
  • Turning Point Center of Chittenden County, Burlington
  • Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports, Killington
  • Vermont Afterschool Inc., Jr. Iron Chef, South Burlington
  • Vermont Elks Charities, Silver Towers Camp, Barre
  • Vermont Farmers Market Education Center, Vermont Farmers Food Center, Rutland
  • Community Advisory Board grant, Rutland
  • Vermont Foodbank, Barre=
  • Vermont Parks Forever, Montpelier
  • Vermont Public Health Associates, Burlington
  • Vermont Recreation and Parks Association, Colchester
  • Vermont Senior Games, Burlington
  • Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund, Montpelier
  • Wonderfeet Kids Museum grant, Rutland