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Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA)

Our Offices are located at:

91 Buck Drive

Westminster, VT 05158

802-722-4575

http://www.sevca.org/

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

Email

Phone
Joshua Davis
Executive Director
802-722-4575 or 800-464-9951
Tammie Putnam
Executive Assistant
802-722-4575 or 800-464-9951
Annalee Webber
Receptionist
802-722-4575 or 800-464-9951

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


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