Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA)
Our Offices are located at:
91 Buck Drive
Westminster, VT 05158
802-722-4575
Service Area:Windham County, Vermont, Windsor County, Vermont (except Barnard, Bethel, Rochester, Royalton, Sharon, and Stockbridge)
SEVCA’s mission is to empower and partner with individuals and communities to alleviate the hardships of poverty, to provide opportunities to thrive, and to eliminate root causes
of poverty in southeastern Vermont.
Staff
Name
Title
Phone
Resources
Sub Category
Resource
Description
How to Access
Food Access, Clothing Access, Housing Assistance, Support Services, Fuel & Utilities
Basic Needs Crisis Intervention
SEVCA can help provide vouchers for basic needs such as housing, fuel, and clothing
www.sevca.org/contactus or call to be referred to the correct advocate.
Clothing Access, Financial Assistance
Thrift Store vouchers
ON PAUSE Participating stores will honor SEVCA issued vouchers given to qualifying community members who will be able to use them to access free clothing, furniture and housewares in their neighborhoods. This network allows shoppers utilizing vouchers to choose where they go to meet their specific needs, and the program also brings income to local small businesses.
Financial Assistance, Food Access
Food assistance
3SquaresVT: This program offers eligible individuals and families monthly assistance to purchase healthy food.
Amy Lasky: (802) 460-1554
Financial Literacy
Budgeting
Financial Counseling and Budgeting Assistance.
Economic Development Staff: (802) 721-0017
Fuel & Utilities
Crisis Fuel
Crisis Fuel (November to April)
Amy Lasky: (802) 460-1554
Fuel & Utilities
Utility Assistance
GMP Energy Assistance helps low-income Vermonters afford electricity for their homes. If we determine that you are eligible, you’ll get a 25% discount off the monthly charges for the energy you use.
To be eligible, you must be a residential customer of Green Mountain Power; and have a total gross household income at or below 185% of the federal poverty level.
Amy Lasky: (802) 460-1554
Fuel & Utilities, Homeowner Resources
Community Solar
SEVCA operates a community solar program that was designed with its member’s savings in mind. Our 110 kW Solar Array helps offset a portion of energy expenses for 50 eligible high-energy households. You receive free energy credits applied by GMP to your electricity bill, helping you save on your monthly expenses.
Application CLOSED?
Fuel & Utilities, Homeowner Resources
Weatherization
Free services to homeowners who meet our program's income guidelines. Our goal is to help address unsafe, unhealthy, and substandard conditions in homes, leading to improved health and well-being
Victor Baisley Weatherization Director
Homeowner Resources
Emergency Home Repair
Our Emergency Home Repair (EHR) program addresses immediate concerns for low-income households in crisis and provides access to supplemental resources and programs.
If you’re having a home repair emergency, or wondering if you are eligible, please contact our Emergency Home Repair Program at 800-464-9951 EXT 1380 or e-mail Tina Niedbala at tniedbala@sevca.org.
Financial Literacy
Homestead Declaration Assistance
Assistance with filing homestead declaration
www.sevca.org/contactus or call to be referred to the correct advocate.
Financial Literacy
Tax Preparation
Volunteer Income Tax Preparation (January to April 15)
Emily Strasser: (802) 428-3032
Childcare Access
Head Start
Early Childhood Education and Programs for children and families from Windsor County with children aged birth to 5. Preschool and family supports with referral to additional services as necessary.
Lori Canfield Head Start Director (802) 460-1555
