As of the close of the drive last night, we raised around $23,000. Our goal was $25,000 and we know checks are still on the way. Even come in just shy of the big goal, we are very, very excited with these results. It was the most we have ever raised in one fundrive, in the history of the station (52 years!). You all came together to continue to fund the programming you count on and to keep radio accessible to all. Thank you so much!

In 2026 we will replace our 30-year-old WGDR antenna and move it to a new, higher location in Plainfield.

This is a once in a station lifetime moment, where we will go from just 88 square miles reached by our radio signal, to over 700 square miles.

It will cost us around $150K to fund the cost of of the WGDR Tower project. This includes the cost of the new antenna, installation and upfit at the new tower, and cover the new operational costs for the first three years (giving us time to adjust our budget to take on these new costs). Learn more about this project and how you can help make a significant impact on our success.

New for the Fall Fundrive, any new monthly sustaining donor will get our new travel mug as our thanks for giving. Plus, your new gift will be doubled by the CVCR Board for the drive. It’s a win/win/win! Give today!

Our fall new show application window is open now until the end of October. We are prioritizing shows that can help us build up our local news coverage, tell the stories of our community, provide listener interaction with call-in shows, and/or that captures the lives and experiences of our diverse community members. We are still accepting locally curated music shows, but they need to expand upon the music shows you currently already hear on the air. Please listen to what the station already sounds like and consider this as you apply! What could you add to the mix? Apply today!

The CVCR Board is recruiting new members by the end of the year. The board is charged with setting strategy, ensuring our mission has the resources it needs to succeed, and providing overall leadership to the organization. In our next round of new board members, we are seeking folks with fundraising experience (or a willingness to learn!), board leadership skills, and past work with organizations undergoing big change (like a move!). We’re eager to also expand the board to more fully represent our diverse community of central and northern Vermont, especially folks from our BIPOC and LGBTQ+ circles, as well as folks to expand our gender representation beyond the binary and age ranges (under 50).

For more information contact Board@WGDR.org or to submit an application by October 31, 2025 for this next round of board seats.

Two weeks of extra great local programming is coming up, with special guests, live music, and surprises - it's our Fall FUNdrive, September 26-October 12!

With your support, we will raise the most ever—$25K in just 15 days! If you have yet to give to the station this year, this is a really fun way to do it. Learn more and how to give here.