VP acts as fiscal agent for other groups that are working to advance our goals.

VP prides itself on the ability to bring diverse groups to the table to open up communication between these groups and finding ways that we can all work together through collaboration to improve our communities. A good example of this would be the Southern Aroostook Partners for Trails (SAPs 4 Trails) that we have just formed in the last couple of months. This is a diverse group consisting of ATV clubs, Snowmobile clubs, Equestrian clubs, Bicycle clubs, Cross Country Ski clubs, Snowshoe clubs, Walking groups, and other interested parties including landowners. By inviting all these groups to a dinner, we had over 50 people attend and SAPs 4 Trails was formed. This group meets one or two times a month to work on connecting existing trails and creating new trails where feasible. This group is working on multi-use trails and on trails that may be able to be used in different ways depending on the season. This has proven to be a very worthwhile program. These groups that did not think that they were compatible are finding out that they really are compatible in many ways.

VP works with other organizations to help promote economic and community development in the Southern Aroostook area.

VISION: A healthy and attractive place to live—now and in the future.

MISSION STATEMENT: Fostering communication, cooperation, & continuity as our pathway to community health.

GOALS: Nutritional needs met; active lifestyles; affordable & accessible housing, better work & career opportunities, equal access to education; income stability; sustainable resources; a clean & safe environment; and social justice & equity.