Vermont Business Magazine Hundreds of Vermont families have received a surprise gift of warmth thanks to the Split the Ticket Fund, a Vermont 501c3 non-profit organization. This innovative program matches cash donations with donations of heating oil, kerosene and propane from Vermont’s fuel providers. The delivery ticket is split with the fuel company. Every $1 donated buys $2 worth of heating fuel.
On April 9, Lesley Murray with the Williston-Richmond Rotary delivered a social distanced donation of $2000 to Matt Cota, Director of the Split the Ticket Fund.
“The Williston-Richmond Rotary is one of the oldest and most enthusiastic supporters of the Split the Ticket Fund. Their donations over the past 15 years have provided a gift of warmth to more than 300 families across Vermont,” said Matt Cota, the founder and director of the Split the Ticket Fund. “More importantly, the Williston-Richmond Rotary has helped this small charity grow into a robust statewide program.”
Since it was started in 2007, Split the Ticket has delivered nearly 125,000 gallons of free heating fuel to Vermont’s neighbors in need. Congressman Peter Welch, who has personally delivered nearly 1000 of these gallons over the past decade, recently praised the Split the Ticket program. “It is good to know that Vermonters look out for each other during our challenging winters."
Representative Peter Welch delivering a Split the Ticket donation in Brattleboro, December 13, 2019
Vermont’s heating fuel and service providers are mostly small, family-owned businesses. They are often the first to hear about and respond to a heating emergency. This program gives them, as well as local businesses, organizations and individuals, the opportunity to provide a gift of warmth. Those receiving a gift of warmth are nominated by someone in the community.
Thanks to everyone for the little acts of kindness that can make a big difference.
Go to vermontfuel.com/split for more information about the Split the Ticket Fund.