About Mosaic
Mosaic Vermont is a 501c3 non profit organization, and Washington County’s sexual violence prevention and response agency.
We serve all people seeking services, resources, or healing after experiencing or being affected by sexual harm. Mosaic provides partnership, education, and consulting services for communities, businesses, and organizations as they build new models to address and prevent violence.
Mosaic’s mission is to heal communities and end sexual violence. We envision a world with resilient communities, free of sexual and gender based violence, where all people are supported in healing from harm.
Our work could not exist without the generous support of our community. Please take a moment to explore the work we do to create sustainable change in our region and consider making a donation today.
Our Approach: Response, Connection, and Culture Change
Mosaic is working to transform the way central Vermont thinks about and approaches what it means to support one another following harm and what effective prevention looks like. Our programming encompasses both response work and culture change. Our holistic approach is rooted in supporting the single most important factor in our health and wellbeing– reciprocal relationships. Our work is centered in connection and community. As a key element of that work, we have worked hard to build collaborative relationships with partner organizations, educators and students in Washington County public schools, businesses, hospitals, and others to create connections that support both our response and culture change work.
We work with our community to decrease the impact violence has on the future of Vermont. Our approach is focused on response AND prevention, and we are intentional about finding the intersection between these two aspects of change. We have found that when we start with the prevention work of shifting norms through education and community building, people who have experienced harm come forward. All people need support and have information and wisdom to help with the changes needed in our communities.
View Mosaic’s FY25 Program Report.
View Mosaic’s FY25 Form 990.
To us, prevention is more than stopping bad things from happening, it’s about supporting communities to build the skills and resources necessary to create a life where all people are supported to thrive. At Mosaic, we know that the bridge to a world beyond violence is one of empathy, empowering communities, sharing our vision, and building the skills to make those changes happen.
Our Past
1984
Mosaic was founded in 1984 as the Sexual Assault Crisis Team of Washington County (SACT). SACT was the first organization in Vermont to have specialized sexual violence response services and shelter for people who were male and/or LGBTQ+, and received international recognition for work done to serve those traditionally left out of sexual and domestic violence response services.
2020
In 2020, SACT became Mosaic Vermont, Inc., marking a powerful period of transition in our work. This new chapter began a redoubling of our commitment to provide services that are approachable, intersectional, trauma informed, using best practice, preventative, and person-centered.
A mosaic is an art form created by taking small pieces of material, typically stones or tiles, and arranging them into patterns or images. In a mosaic, each piece of material may not be beautiful by itself, or even match the other materials, but when the piece finds its place in the mosaic, it becomes a critical and valuable part of something wonderful and whole. In renaming ourselves Mosaic Vermont, we are recognizing that all parts of ourselves and our community are beautiful, valuable, and important. Our work is the practice of recognizing the pieces of ourselves and others that have been harmed and finding a place where those pieces can make us shine.
Learn more about Mosaic’s dedication to evolution by reading our Strategic Plan here.
2023
In the spring of 2023, Mosaic celebrated as Central Vermont New Directions Coalition (CVNDC) became a “tile” in our “mosaic,” beginning a new era of holistic prevention work in central Vermont. Mosaic remains committed to upholding CVNDC’s impactful presence and history of interrupting the cycle of substance use by young people in our most vulnerable communities. We look forward to continuing our work with people and agencies who value a relationship-first approach to prevention work.
In the summer of 2023, like so many others in our community, we were affected by the catastrophic flooding that devastated towns across Vermont. Our beloved office space and shelter were flooded, causing us to relocate. Our new space is expansive, allowing us to host groups and educational programs right on site. This new space (above the floodplain in Barre!) has opened up so many possibilities, and we’re excited to see how it will continue to support the important work we do together.
OUR FUTURE — Mosaic envisions a world with resilient communities, free of sexual and gender-based violence, where all people are supported in healing from harm. Our vision for the future is one of hope, connection, and abundance. A world without violence is a world full of possibility. As we build that future together, we invite you to imagine what it might look like to live, grow, and thrive in a community that supports and cares for each of its uniquely valuable members.
Our Network Partners
Mosaic is a member program of the Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, an organization committed to uprooting the causes of sexual and domestic violence in Vermont. Mosaic, which serves all of Washington County, is one of fifteen member organizations that together serve all fourteen counties.
If you are not located in Washington County but looking for support, this link with a map can help you identify an organization in your area. If you’re not sure who to talk to, reach out to us and we can help connect you!
For more information on other Network Programs visit the Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence website VTNetwork.org
OUR STAFF
Chani Waterhouse
Executive Director
Mosaic’s purpose inspires me deeply: ending violence and cultivating individual and collective healing. As a longtime resident of Worcester and a graduate of U32 High School, I’m a member of the Mosaic community myself and a big fan of its work.
A beloved colleague described me as “a marathoner in the movement” and I come to Mosaic after 24 years working for the Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence. My work has focused on supporting the Network’s member organizations to be thriving local resources. I’ve also had the privilege of overseeing a project that brings youth and adults into partnership to stop sexual harm before it happens. My work history also includes stints supporting survivors of domestic violence at Circle of Washington County and facilitating domestic violence accountability programming.
Outside of work, I have served on my local school board and assistant-coached my kids’ basketball and soccer teams. I currently volunteer as chair of my town planning commission and energy task force. I love to ski and walk in the woods, sing, savor a good meal and listen to people’s stories. chani@mosaic-vt.org
Megan David
Resources and Development Manager
Megan has a BA in Religious Studies and an MA in Sociology. She has twenty-five years of experience in nonprofit program management, data management and policy analysis, and has worked with diverse communities and stakeholders, including vulnerable populations, elected representatives, and financial donors. She is a certified adult mental health first aid provider, a certified trauma-aware meditation teacher, and holds a certificate of completion in the Office for Victims of Crime Financial Management Program.
She believes deeply in the importance of personal agency, resilience, and social connection, and sees Mosaic as an important part of a larger community that is hopeful, strong, and adaptable. Outside of work she facilitates community-based meditation groups and other gatherings that nurture the human spirit. megan@mosaic-vt.org
Morgan
Outreach & Community Engagement Specialist
Morgan has a BA in History and Religious Studies, with a focus on gender and sexuality. With a background in social science, she brings to her work an understanding of human interaction, behavior, and how culture develops. As the Outreach & Community Engagement Specialist, she wears a hat in advocacy, prevention, and outreach. Through these different lenses, she works with community partners and the broader community through planning events, managing social media, and empowering youth in hopes of providing the skills necessary to support one another in ending all types of harm. Outside of work, you can find Morgan listening to music, trying new recipes, and knitting a new craft.
morgan@mosaic-vt.org
MARY
Director of Advocacy
Mary studied Sociology and Anthropology, focusing on how sex and gender shape our ideas of citizenship, justice, and community. As a harm reductionist and pleasure activist, her work centers on healing—helping people find creative ways to reclaim their self-determination, autonomy, and joy. She believes deeply in everyone’s ability to heal and grow.
As the Director of Advocacy, she juggles one on one advocacy with strategic thought and program development. She is a critical thinker, a professional multi-tasker, and sometimes a personal calculator. Mary brings a fiercely stubborn attitude to advocating for clients. When she’s not working, you’ll probably find Mary eating chocolate or crafting something delightfully strange out of yarn. mary@mosaic-vt.org
Liv, MSW
Advocate & Clinician
Liv earned her Masters in Social Work from the University of Southern California, specializing in providing comprehensive mental health support and interventions for individuals affected by intimate partner violence. With a deep passion for healing violence at the grassroots level, Liv focuses on community-based strategies. As both a clinician and advocate, she is dedicated to supporting individuals in their healing journey through a compassionate, non-pathologizing, and trauma-informed approach. Liv strives to create a safe, collaborative space where people can discover their own strengths and resources. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time in the woods with her dog Jaanu, and cooking, reading and writing.
liv@mosaic-vt.org
Not sure who to contact? You can reach out to info@mosaic-vt.org
Board of
Directors
Vice Chair: Deborah Sanguinetti
Treasurer: Bethany Pombar
Secretary: Jennelle Alvin
Ali Kuhlman
Katie Jablonski
The work we do at Mosaic is important and we can’t do it without support from our community. Every dollar helps us provide care, create change, and keep us showing up for those who need us. Please make a donation today.