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Our Mission

Another Chance. A Fresh Start. Across the state, Dismas of Vermont homes provide shelter and support to men and women making the difficult transition from incarceration to new lives. Join us in our mission of reconciling prisoners to society and society to prisoners. Create a more just, safe, and productive Vermont.

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  • Of Dismas Residents Successfully Transitioned Back To Their Communities (2022)
    Of Dismas Residents Successfully Transitioned Back To Their Communities (2022)

    71%

  • Of Dismas Residents Did Not Commit a New Crime (2022)
    Of Dismas Residents Did Not Commit a New Crime (2022)

    90%

  • Of Dismas Residents Were Successfully Employed In Our Communities (2022)
    Of Dismas Residents Were Successfully Employed In Our Communities (2022)

    84%

  • Total Volunteer Hours From Our Amazing Communities (2022)
    Total Volunteer Hours From Our Amazing Communities (2022)

    6,358

Podcast Series: Going the Dismas

Gardening not only brings in beautiful colors, scents and foods to your home, but it has added benefits just for you. Here are some reasons you should plant a garden this season.

By going green, we create a better environment for ourselves and future generations. Check out these easy ways you can live an altruistic—and green—lifestyle.

This Women’s History Month, get involved by showing support for the women in your community. Check out these ways you can remember powerful women from history, while advocating for women today.