Photo: Andre Cloutier hooks up the fuel lines as, from left, Evan Langfeldt (O'Brien Brothers), Jesse Jackman (co-owner of Jackman Fuels) and homeowner Lori Brinkman look on. The delivery was made Monday afternoon to deliver 230 gallons of heating fuel to the Brinkman home in Vergennes. This delivery was absolutely free; half was paid by the Split Fund and half by Jackman Fuels. Courtesy photo
Vermont Business Magazine O’Brien Brothers announces today that they will donate $20,000 to two Vermont organizations to help Vermonters in need to get basic necessities this winter. Vermont Fuel Dealers Association and Feeding Chittenden will each receive a $10,000 donation. These gifts are being given on “Giving Tuesday” with the hope that it will inspire others to help their neighbors.
Photo: Andre Cloutier hooks up the fuel lines as, from left, Evan Langfeldt (O'Brien Brothers), Jesse Jackman (co-owner of Jackman Fuels) and homeowner Lori Brinkman look on. The delivery was made Monday afternoon to deliver 230 gallons of heating fuel to the Brinkman home in Vergennes. This delivery was absolutely free; half was paid by the Split Fund and half by Jackman Fuels. Courtesy photo.
“From the founding of our company over sixty years ago, supporting our community and neighbors has been at the core of our values, and there is no greater need than now,” explained Evan Langfeldt, CEO of O’Brien Brothers. “Two things are a given here in Vermont: we have long, cold winters, and we take care of our neighbors. We’re just doing our part and hope that others that are able do the same.”
More than 50 Vermont families will receive a surprise gift of warmth this winter, thanks to the O’Brien Brothers donation to the Split the Ticket Fund.
“This innovative program matches cash donations with donations of heating oil, kerosene, and propane,” said Matt Cota, the director of the Split Fund and the Vermont Fuel Dealers Association. “Recipients are nominated for a free fill up by someone in the community. We are so appreciative of the O’Brien Brothers donation to help our neighbors in need. Every $1 donated buys $2 worth of heating fuel."
“We saw an increase of 38% of people needing our assistance with emergency food due to the pandemic,” said Rob Meehan, Director of Feeding Chittenden. “We are so grateful to O’Brien Brothers for helping people who are hungry, especially during the holidays.”
O'Brien Brothers is a family owned commercial and residential developer and manager of properties in Chittenden County, Vermont. Inspired by a family heritage of local stewardship, O'Brien Brothers' mission is to add to the quality of life for the communities in which they do business.
O'Brien Brothers creates vibrant neighborhoods, offers homes for families and multi-generational residents, and provides commercial space for start-ups and seasoned businesses. For more information, visit obrienbrothersvt.com.
Source: South Burlington, Vt. (November 30, 2020)— O’Brien Brothers