Tunbridge Neighbors Helping Neighbors (TNHN) is a non-profit organization that coordinates and provides basic services at no charge to town residents through the efforts of volunteers. In October of 2025, we will mark our 20th anniversary as a non-profit serving our community.
The assistance TNHN provides is intended for all – young and old, rich and poor, healthy and infirm. Everyone needs a helping hand at some point in their lives, and TNHN works to make that help more available.
TNHN’s operating costs (primarily phone service) are supported by the generosity of Tunbridgians who allocate funds at Town Meeting and by donations, which may be sent to TNHN, P.O. Box 22, Tunbridge, VT 05077.
A few of the services offered by TNHN are:
- Rides *
- Pickup of prescriptions or other goods from stores
- Meal prep for people who are ill or otherwise unable to cook for a short time
- Minor home repairs or maintenance, such as changing a lock or simple repairs to household appliances **
- Changing a flat tire or jump-starting a car
- Help lifting or moving large objects
- Delivery of library books or Food Shelf items
- Help with gardening, lawn care, snow removal, or stacking firewood
- Other reasonable requests
* Rides may include transportation to / from medical or veterinary appointments, church and other local events, car repair appointments, shopping trips, or similar. Please note: For longer-distance requests, riders may be asked to contribute to the cost of gas.
** Please note: The cost of materials needed falls on the person requesting assistance.
Anyone needing a service offered by TNHN should call 802-889-3437. We do our best to find a volunteer who is available at the requested time but cannot guarantee same-day rides or services. We ask that requests be made at least 24 hours, and preferably a few days, before assistance is needed.
Volunteers are the lifeblood of TNHN, and we are always on the lookout for more. The majority of our volunteers fulfill fewer than 5 requests per year. Please contact any of the board members listed below or call 802-889-3437 if you are interested.
Current Board Members: Michael O’Donnell, President – 802-763-8985; Claire Brock, Vice President – 802-889-3785; Pat Howe, Treasurer – 802-889-5512; Liz Williams, Secretary – 617-435-9661; Helen O’Donnell – 802-558-6373; Donna Nelson – 802-249-0969