Way to Give it Up!
We are pleased to announce that we crushed another fundraising goal, this time for Giving Tuesday. We raised $4,187 (our goal was $3,000). We did this thanks to the generous matching gift of $1,500 from Larry Kressly and George Kimmerling, a few other major gifts in the final hours, and the support of everyday folks giving $25, $50 bucks to the station. Together, you are funding the programming you love and rely on, thank you! Also, a big thanks to our local programmers who braved a tricky snow storm to be live for you for 15 hours! Luke, Corey, Llu, Maura, Kelly, Bill, Ada, Serena, and Frey.
Once again, we are humbled by the turn out of support listeners give the station everytime we ask.
We are pleased to announce that we crushed another fundraising goal, this time for Giving Tuesday. We raised $4,187 (our goal was $3,000). We did this thanks to the generous matching gift of $1,500 from Larry Kressly and George Kimmerling, a few other major gifts in the final hours, and the support of everyday folks giving $25, $50 bucks to the station. Together, you are funding the programming you love and rely on, thank you!
Also, a big thanks to our local programmers who braved a tricky snow storm to be live for you for 15 hours! Luke, Corey, Llu, Maura, Kelly, Bill, Ada, Serena, and Frey - Thank you!
Read the notes from donors here!
If you have yet to give to the station, we are in our end of the year push. There are many ways to support the station, including:
Give by check and send it to CVCR at 123 Pitkin Rd. Plainfield, VT 05667.
Give online via credit card, PayPal, Venmo, or other digital wallet options securely here.
Give from your IRA distribution before the end of the year.
Give from a Donor Advised Fund and send a gift to CVCR at 123 Pitkin Rd. Plainfield, VT 05667.
Become a sustainer and make a gift monthly for as little as $10 a month. Most banks do this for free and send a monthly check to the station. Ask them or set up a monthly gift online with us.
Donate a used vehicle and have the profits come to the station.
Give a one time, significant gift, to our WGDR Tower Fund - these funds are buying our new antenna and moving it to the new, much better location higher in Plainfield. It is a three-year project that will cost around $150K. We are $100K of the way toward it, with a start date in the spring of 2026. Leave a lasting impact on the station with a gift by 12/31 for tax purposes this year. Thank you!
Give the Gift of WGDR This Season
WGDR Gift Guide
Our station swag store has so many items that would make any holiday gift rock. Every dollar spent in on swag supports the programming you love.
WGDR Gift Guide
Our station swag store has so many items that would make any holiday gift rock. Click the photo below to explore some of our design options and swag options. Every dollar spent in on swag supports the programming you love.
Please note, all our swag is made to order, which helps reduce waste and up front costs, but it also means shipping can take a little longer during the holidays. Plan ahead!
Nothing in the store on your Santa list? That's ok! Make a gift in honor of someone you love and we'll send them our limited edition antenna sticker (pictured on the water bottle above) as thanks, with a note letting them know you helped fund the station they love.
Many of our underwriters and sponsors make great gifts too. Check out the full line up and support those who support the station!
Give on Giving Tuesday and have it doubled!
Once again, CVCR is putting our spin on Giving Tuesday, December 2. We've got a matching gift of up to $1,500 from our generous donors Larry Kressly and George Kimmerling to challenge donors who have yet to give this year to give that day and have it doubled. We’re hoping to raise $3,000 or more!
As our appreciation to you, our listeners and supporters, we’re turning up the whole day with live and locally made music shows. Click through for the line up.
Once again, CVCR is putting our spin on Giving Tuesday - a national day of raising funds for non-profits before the end of the year - on Tuesday, December 2. We've got a matching gift of up to $1,500 from our generous donors Larry Kressly and George Kimmerling to challenge donors who have yet to give this year to give on Giving Tuesday.
Every dollar you give on this day will be doubled thanks to this match. We’re hoping to raise $3,000 or more!
As our appreciation to you, our listeners and supporters, we’re turning up the whole day, from 7am-11pm, with live and locally made music shows. Tune in to hear:
7am-8am: Eastern Dawn Radio w/ Luke
9am-11am: DJ Corey Flynn
11am-1pm: DJ Llu’s “Gotta Give It Up” Mix
1pm-3pm: Maura Quinn
3pm-4pm: DJ Kelly
4-6pm: Listen Up w/ Bill
6pm-9pm: Still Life Crew Extended Mix
9pm-11pm: DJ Rhizosphere's Hip Hop Show
As always, we keep the station budget nimble. Everything we raise goes directly into the programming and costs to run the station. Give to WGDR & WGDH before the end of the year or give in honor of someone for their holiday gift. We provide our community with locally made, community-centered, unique, and inspiring content every single day. Thank you!
Fall Schedule Changes
Daylight savings time isn't the only thing that changed this week. We made a few schedule changes too to adjust for the retirement of a few shows (the daily Letters & Politics and Friday’s Geezer Rock). Some of these changes are temporary until we get the next batch of 10 new shows trained up and on the air in January. For a full and current program list, with show details, visit Spinitron.com/WGDR.
Daylight savings time isn't the only thing that changed this week. We made a few schedule changes too to adjust for the retirement of a few shows (the daily Letters & Politics and Friday’s Geezer Rock). Some of these changes are temporary until we get the next batch of 10 new shows trained up and on the air in January. For a full and current program list, with show details, visit Spinitron.com/WGDR.
New Shows Added/Moved
Sundays: 5am Softpower/Fulstories, 5:30am Prison Pipeline, 6am Counterspin, 6:30am Green St. News
Mondays: 2-4pm: David Rogers Muisc Mix (oldies/soul), 5pm Project Censored
Tuesdays: 4-6pm 🎙️ Listen Up! w/ Bill Nowlan (starting next week)
Wednesdays: 5-6pm Techtonic
Thursdays: 11am-12pm What's the Frequency, Kenneth?, 5-6pm Big Picture Science
Fridays: 11am Shortwave Report, 11:30am Food Sleuth, 12pm Modern Jet Set, 🎙️1-3pm Now Playing with DJ Llu,🎙️ 5-7pm The Friday Drive at 5pm with Corey Flynn
Saturdays: 6am Woodsongs Radio Hour, 7am the Secret Sisters Ozark Highlands, 8am the Country Jamboree
🎙️ = local show
Ways to Support the Station Before the End of the Year
Haven’t given to the station yet? Here are some ways to give by 12/31: Donate an old vehicle, donate from your IRA Charitable Rollover, get gifts from our Swag Shop, given in honor of a loved one, give during Giving Tuesday and have it doubled, give from a Family Foundation or Donor Advised Fund, or many other ways.
Please spread the word on your Front Porch Forum, social media, and other ways too! Thank you! Click through to learn more.
As we enter the season of gratitude and giving to causes near and dear to our lives, here are a few ways that you can support the station before the end of the year, if you have yet to give this year. Thank you for the support!
Donate from your IRA Charitable Rollover
Did you know folks 70 years old or older can give up to $100,000 (and up to $200,000 for married couples) from your IRA directly without having to pay income taxes on the money. The gift can be used as your required minimum distribution. You can have your financial institution issue the check directly to Central Vermont Community Radio and mailed to WGDR at 123 Pitkin Rd. Plainfield, VT 05667. You’ll need to make the gift by December 31 to qualify in the current tax year. Contact your IRA provider or visit their website to obtain a simple form to complete.
Give the Gift of WGDR For the Holidays
Shopping for a hard to please person? Are they a radio nerd? Check out the CVCR Swag Shop for bags, mugs, sweatshirts, t-shirts and more.
Make a donation in honor of someone you love as your gift this holiday season. You can make a dedication and note who the gift is made on behalf of in the giving process. We'll send them a note and limited edition antenna sticker in recognition of the gift too! If you give during Giving Tuesday, on Tuesday, December 2, your gift impact will be doubled.
Give from a Family Foundation or Donor Advised Fund - Your generous support from your foundation or advised fund before the end of the year will truly move our mission forward. We especially look for this kind of support to launch new initiatives like moving our WGDR antenna in 2026. If you have questions, contact us.
Ways to Support Anytime
We of course appreciate support in many ways, all year long. Here are a few that don't require action by December 31 (or sooner!).
The new WGDR Antenna Fund - This one time campaign will cover the cost of raising our new antenna on the ridge in Plainfield next spring and bridge the new costs to operate it for the first few years. We're at $91K toward our $175K goal. This is a great way to support the the future of the station, helping us reach an additional 20K (or even more) Vermonters than we do with our broadcast.
Underwrite or Sponsor the station - Reach the ears of thousands of Vermonters in Central Vermont and the Northeast Kingdom and show them you support the station they love. Our rates start as low as $273. Spots are limited, so contact us today to reserve your spot by the end of the year.
Donate an old vehicle! We are part of a national car donation program (CARS) with other public and community radio stations that give us a percentage of the value/resell of any car (in any condition). Doesn’t run anymore? Fine! As long as it has an engine and is towable, you can donate the car. If your car is newer and worth more, it could bring you a significant tax deduction. We get about 70% of the final sale after fees and towing costs are covered. Learn more here.
Volunteer your time and talents with the station by joining our board, a station committee, doing a show, or helping in many other ways. Reach out to Llu@WGDR.org for more info!
Please spread the word on your Front Porch Forum, social media, and other ways too! Thank you!
WGDR Tower Fund Launched
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.
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. The map below, in blue, shows our current tower reach. The yellow is the projected new reach. We are taking the tower from the valley to a mountaintop, and it will make a huge difference!
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).
We have raised a total of $91K (as of 10/9) toward a goal of $150K!
We have $25K secured to buy and raise the antenna from the state of Vermont.
As of October 9, we have raised an additional $66,000 from generous major donors. We are seeking investors and support from foundations we to help cover the combined costs of this new antenna, the install, and the increased costs we will incur while we build our new listener-donor base. Gifts of $5K or more, made annually, for three years, will help us make this a reality. But, we welcome gifts of any amount too!
If you are eager to support the future of community radio in Vermont with a legacy or significant gift toward the WGDR Tower Fund, please contact Llu Mulvaney-Stanak, our Executive Director at Llu@WGDR.org. Or make a gift by clicking the donate button below.
