Lund

02/27/2026

We had a great day at the Vermont State House this week, talking with legislators and sharing about Lund’s essential programs and supports for Vermont children and families!

02/26/2026

Lund seeks a compassionate and collaborative team member to join our Residential Treatment Program Team as a Family Educator. This team member would support parents and their children during a pivotal time in their lives, helping families strengthen relationships, build parenting confidence, and lay a foundation for long term stability and well being.

This position is full-time, benefits eligible, and in-person at our residential treatment program location. The hourly rate for this position is $25/hr.

Learn more and apply at: https://lundvt.org/about-lund/employment/

02/24/2026

At this year’s ‘Lund by the Lake’ we will honor Wanda Audette, Lund’s former Director of Adoption and co-Director of Project Family, with the Kennedy-Byers Award. This award, named for former board members
Jeanne Kennedy and Sara Byers, recognizes a leader who exemplifies their devotion, advocacy and selfless service to Lund.

Sara Byers shared, “Behind each of Lund’s 12,000 finalized adoptions is a family whose life has been forever changed. Honoring Wanda Audette with this award is especially meaningful, as her leadership, advocacy and heart have shaped countless families and lives through her work at Lund.”
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Join us in celebrating Wanda’s incredible legacy and impact. Get tickets and donate here: ⁠https://givebutter.com/lundbythelake

02/19/2026

We’re hiring a Director of Advancement, a senior leadership role that will oversee fundraising, communications, and external engagement. This proven relationship-builder will partner closely with our President & CEO and Board of Trustees to elevate Lund’s visibility, strengthen philanthropic partnerships, and drive meaningful impact through mission-driven storytelling.

If you have a passion for development and relationship building—and are ready to grow philanthropic support that transforms lives—we’d love to connect.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position located at our South Burlington, VT office. The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $115,000.

✨ Learn more and apply here: https://ow.ly/wiHS50YhQxQ

02/18/2026

Save the Date for our annual 'Lund by the Lake' presented by Evergreen Roofing, LLC Join us Hula on May 7th for an event to ignite, educate, and celebrate Lund’s Impact.⁠
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This year's event will place a special focus on adoption, a cornerstone of Lund's history and mission. We will celebrate the finalization of 12,000 adoptions, a remarkable milestone in our history.

We will also honor Wanda Audette, Lund’s former Director of Adoption and co-Director of Project Family, with the Kennedy-Byers Award. This award, named for former board members Jeanne Kennedy and Sara Byers, recognizes a leader who exemplifies their devotion, advocacy and selfless service to Lund.
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Get tickets and donate here: ⁠https://givebutter.com/lundbythelake

02/17/2026

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02/13/2026

Thank you to The Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery for a powerful Recovery Day 2026. We heard moving lived experience stories, received important updates on the work happening across the state, and celebrated the inspiring achievements of this year’s award recipients. It was an honor sharing Recovering Loudly during the day.

02/12/2026

Give the gift of hope and opportunity to Vermont children and families this Valentine’s Day with a tribute gift to Lund.

Make a gift to Lund in honor of a loved one, and we’ll send them a card letting them know about your gift.⁠ 💌⁠
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Make a gift here: https://lundvt.org/give/

02/09/2026

Are you an adoptive family looking to connect with others? Lund offers a variety of support groups across the state of Vermont for adoptive and guardianship families. Get connected to one of these groups to meet other families, share experiences, and learn tools and resources.

If you’re interested in learning more or joining a support group, email adoptionsupportgroup@lundvt.org.

02/05/2026

Don’t forget to take our communications survey! We want to hear from you! 💛

Help us shape what Lund shares this year by taking our quick 3-minute survey. The survey closes February 8th.

Tell us what topics matter most right now, what kind of updates you want more of, and how you prefer to receive information.

📝 Take the survey here: https://forms.office.com/r/tFPk5rXxiT

02/04/2026

We’re excited to have the opportunity to screen Recovering Loudly: Stories of Moms in Recovery at Recovery Day on February 11th. We hope you’ll join us!

📅 Wednesday, Feb. 11
📍 Supreme Court House Auditorium, Montpelier, VT
🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/recoverydayvt

02/03/2026

After five years at Lund, Sharon Lifschutz will be transitioning from her role as Director of Development and Communications.

Sharon shared, “As I transition from Lund, I’m leaving with deep gratitude and pride in what we’ve built... Lund’s momentum is real, its purpose is clear, and I have full confidence in what lies ahead.”

We’re grateful for Sharon's contributions to Lund and wish her the very best. Her last day is February 6.

Read the full blog below.

After five meaningful years at Lund, Sharon Lifschutz has announced her decision to transition from her role as Director of Development and Communications. Her last day will be February 6. During her time at Lund, Sharon built a talented, dedicated team and significantly strengthened our fundraising...