Addison County Relocalization Network Inc

Overview

The Addison County Relocalization Network Inc, commonly known as ACORN, is a U.S. nonprofit organization focused on promoting the growth and health of local food and agriculture in Vermont's Champlain Valley. Its mission includes supporting local farmers and food producers, engaging in food education, and ensuring access to healthy food for all community members[2][3][4].

Mission and Programs

ACORN's mission is to promote local food systems while reinvesting in the local economy and reconnecting the regional community[3]. The organization achieves this through various programs such as the Tour de Farms, Farm-to-School, and Community Food Education initiatives. Additionally, ACORN publishes an annual Guide to Local Food and Farms in Addison County and hosts events like the Farmacy, which unite people with the local landscape[3].

Financial Overview

As a nonprofit organization, ACORN relies on contributions and program services for its revenue. In the fiscal year ending December 2019, ACORN reported receiving $46,094 from contributions, which accounted for 48.2% of its total revenue, while program services contributed $49,551, accounting for 51.8%[1]. ACORN had total assets of $29,365 and no liabilities during this period[1].

Governance and Leadership

ACORN's leadership includes key employees like Lynn Coale, who served as Executive Director with a compensation of $18,000 in the fiscal year ending December 2019. Other staff members include Jonathan Corcoran as Board Chair and Annie Harlow as Director[1].

Community Impact

ACORN's work is conducted on the ancestral, traditional, and contemporary lands of the Abenaki and Mahican people[4]. The organization continues to support the local community through innovative programs aimed at strengthening the farm and food sector[4].

[1] https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/800402676 [2] https://addisoncountyedc.org/partners/acorn-addison-county-relocalization-network [3] https://volunteer.unitedwayaddisoncounty.org/agency/detail/?agency_id=101228 [4] https://www.acornvt.org [5] https://grassrootsfund.org/groups/addison-county-relocalization-network