National Life Do Good Fest July 2024, Montpelier Vermont. Courtesy photo National Life.
Vermont Business Magazine Representatives from National Life Group presented Howard Center with a check for $55,000 representing proceeds from Do Good Fest held on July 13 in Montpelier.
Benefiting Howard Center and Branches of Hope, the 10th annual Do Good Fest hosted 6,500 people and raised $110,000. Festival goers enjoyed performances from Fitz and the Tantrums, Rachel Platten, Dishwalla, Couch, and Beats for Good high school musician contest winner The Radiance.
National Life Group Chairman, President, and CEO Mehran Assadi said, “It is an honor to host an event that not only celebrates our vibrant community but also raises crucial funds for such important causes.”
The contribution will support Howard Center’s youth mental health programs and services including three therapeutic schools offering educational programs for children and youth who have social, emotional, or behavioral challenges that may interfere with their learning. Howard Center clinicians also work with students in all Chittenden County schools.
“The well-being of young people is so important and we’re grateful to have support from National Life Group to help us serve children in our area, and to have the extra attention Do Good Fest brings to the mental health needs of children,” said Howard Center CEO Sandy McGuire.
Karen Prosciak, Howard Center’s Senior Donor Relations Director, joined McGuire in thanking National Life and shared, “It was heartwarming to see so many people come out to support Howard Center and Branches of Hope, and I can’t thank all the attendees and the great people at National Life enough for making it part of such a wonderful event.”
Howard Center has a long and rich history as a trusted provider in the community. With a legacy spanning more than 150 years, has been providing progressive, compassionate, high-quality care and supports to those in need. Today, they offer an array of exemplary mental health, substance use, and developmental services across the lifespan. As Vermont’s largest social service organization, their 1,500 staff help more than 19,000 people each year in over 60 locations throughout Vermont in collaboration with hundreds of community partners. Howard Center’s 24/7/365 crisis service, First Call for Chittenden County, is available to meet the needs of Chittenden County children, adults, and families in crisis by calling 802-488-7777. www.howardcenter.org. Help is here. A United Way of Northwest Vermont Funded Agency.
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