WDEV AM/FM announces opportunity for listeners to support the station

October 9, 2020  |  By Steve Cormier

To the community: 

WDEV AM/FM announces an opportunity for listeners to directly support the station’s programming efforts. For the first time in its 89-year history, WDEV is providing listeners with the option of financially supporting the station through online giving. 

During its long, storied history, WDEV has been sustained by its loyal sponsors, most of them local businesses. But COVID-19 has impacted these businesses resulting in a reduction in revenue or, in some cases, closures. This loss has been a loss felt by the station as well.

Supporting WDEV will allow us to grow into our next century of community radio. We are committed to continuing our coverage in local communities and giving a voice to important issues affecting our region. At a time when the number of local media outlets is shrinking, the importance of WDEV is even greater.

Unlike a subscription service, or membership service, participation is completely voluntary. WDEV will continue to be free to everyone. But listeners who want to assist their radio station can now go to WDEVradio.com to provide one-time or recurring support.

Many of our listeners are active contributors to our programming and feel strongly about the continuation of WDEV. Now they have the opportunity to support us financially.

We have invested in the Vermont community for nine decades, and now listeners have an opportunity to invest in Radio Vermont.

Steve Cormier 

General Manager

The Radio Vermont Group