Howard Center is pleased to announce that it will present the 2018 Help is Here Award to Gretchen Morse at its annual Help is Here Award Celebration on November 14, 6-8 pm.
The award honors an individual whose contributions personify Howard Center’s mission and demonstrate a passion for those served by the organization.
Morse was selected as this year’s recipient in recognition of her many contributions to the health and well-being of Vermonters, including many who are served by Howard Center. Throughout her various public roles as the former executive director of the United Way of Chittenden County, secretary of the Agency of Human Services in the Kunin administration, and as a state legislator, Morse has championed initiatives that serve Vermonters in need and strengthen communities. She currently serves on the board of trustees of the University of Vermont Health Network and the University of Vermont Medical Center.
The award will be presented at the third annual Help is Here Award celebration on Thursday, November 14, at the Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education at the Shelburne Museum.
The evening will be hosted by Howard Center Board of Trustees President Michael Simoneau and The Honorable Madeleine Kunin will be on hand to honor her friend and former colleague. Last year’s recipient, Whit Smith, will be joined by Catherine Simonson and James Leddy to present the award.
The event is presented with support from Geri Reilly Real Estate, Four Winds Consulting, Hickok & Boardman Insurance Group, University of Vermont Medical Center, W.B. Mason, and L. Brown and Sons. Additional support is from Community Bank; Gallagher, Flynn & Company; REMAX; Union Bank; Morway’s Moving and Storage; SymQuest; Vermont Moving and Storage; Vermont Community Access Media; and the United Way of Northwest Vermont.
For additional information, visit www.howardcenter.org.
Howard Center helps 16,000 people in over 60 locations and four counties each year with mental health, substance use, and developmental services. Howard Center’s 24/7/365 mobile crisis service,
First Call for Chittenden County is available to meet the needs of Chittenden County children, adults, and families in crisis at 802-488-7777. Howard Center is a funded agency of the United Way of Northwest Vermont. www.howardcenter.org. Help is here.
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