Jodi Fleurie-Wohlleb has been recognized as one of 2026’s Outstanding Women for her ongoing efforts to support neighbors and strengthen her community in Groton, Vermont.

Fleurie-Wohlleb is known for leading the Re-Treasure Community Closet, a free resource that offers clothing, household items, diapers, hygiene products, food, and other essentials to those who need them. In an interview with WOKO, she said the project began as a long-held idea. “Re-Treasured Community Closet was a seed that I planted when I was in college,” she said, explaining that she later worked with her daughter and husband to bring it to life.

The community closet operates through donations and serves a wide range of residents. Fleurie-Wohlleb told WOKO that some visitors are people who are unhoused or recovering from difficult situations, while others come in for a meal, conversation, or connection with others in town. “Because we’re so small, they’re there to get the town gossip, share some coffee, have something from the crockpot,” she said.

In addition to the closet, Fleurie-Wohlleb has organized prom outfit giveaways for studentws, holiday stockings for children, school-break breakfasts, crockpot meals during open hours, and community meals. Her work has focused on meeting both practical needs and creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds.

Supporters say her efforts have helped bring people together. One nomination described her as “a pillar of her community,” while another said, “Neighbors are coming together because of Jodi and her amazing work supporting all of us.”

Through these projects, Fleurie-Wohlleb has become a steady presence in her village, offering both resources and connection. Her recognition reflects the impact of service rooted in compassion, consistency, and community.

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