Mission & Goals
Our Mission
“The ARC strengthens and supports our island community by creating opportunities for people to connect; by mentoring students as they develop life skills through hands-on learning; and by promoting innovative enterprise to diversify the economy of Vinalhaven.”
The ARC’s current specific goals are to:
Provide Middle School Place-based Education
Collaborate with Vinalhaven Public School to provide middle school students with hands-on, standards-based field study programs focused on nutrition, entrepreneurship, and human ecology
Build Sustainable Food Systems
Develop small-scale island farms and food businesses through marketing and assistance to local farmers; make affordable local food available to people of all ages and income levels; help educate our community in food choices, nutrition, and whole-foods cooking
Engage Islanders in Shared Learning
Offer classes, workshops, and events, inviting people with valuable skills to share what they know to other community members in subjects ranging from cooking or nutrition to accounting or financial planning
Enhance Downtown Vibrancy
Maintain a community space for learning and social enterprise that serves over 500 local residents and over 2,500 visitors each year
