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Connecting Vermonters in need with the local community agencies that can help.

Programs & Services

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Addressing Poverty in Vermont

"Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice. It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the right to dignity and a decent life." –Nelson Mandela

Our Impact

67,295

Vermonters live in poverty.

9,927

Vermont children live in poverty.

4,142

Vermonters of color are disproportionately affected.

9,435

Vermonters 65 or over are living in poverty.

Every winter, many Vermonters face dangerously low home temperatures because they cannot pay their fuel or utility bills. For more than 35 years the Warmth Support Program has provided more than 92,000 emergency disbursements to help families and individuals avert life-threatening heating crises.

“The follow-up to the competed work was outstanding. I asked many questions and was never feeling that I was a bother. Thanks for this incredible opportunity to feel safe that my home is environmentally sound.”

Weatherization Homeowner

“I did not want to sleep outside in the freezing cold. I truly realize how lucky I am. I have been very, very lucky.”

Emergency Housing Program Guest

“It’s such a relief to know that someone is there in the wings, waiting and ready to help when I fall down.”

Food Shelf Participant

“It was somebody right there with me, walking beside me, to guide me through. I have now owned my business for 11 years.”

Program Participant

“They made us feel as though we weren’t worthless, that we did have potential, that every little step was something to celebrate.”

Program Participant

“I knew that Head Start would be good for my son. But I really didn’t know that it would be good for me.”

Karen Shearer

Our Community in Action

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18 Nov

Looking for Volunteers to help with Taxes at all Community Action Agencies

30 Jul

Seeking a Weatherization and Climate Impact Director

1 Jul

We're here to help.

Connecting Vermonters in need with the local community agencies that can help.

Programs & Services

Find Your Local Agency

New American Hotline

Addressing Poverty in Vermont

Our Community in Action

Looking for Volunteers to help with Taxes at all Community Action Agencies

Seeking a Weatherization and Climate Impact Director

Save the Date for the 2025 NECAP Conference