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Start a New Career with Energy Works Weatherization Training in March at SEVCA

SEVCA is working with Vermont Adult Learning to offer free Energy Works Training during March 2024

Volunteer with SEVCA: Recruiting Community Members to Help with Tax Program

SEVCA is now recruiting volunteers to help as many families as possible claim the tax credits and refunds available to them. A volunteer orientation meeting will be held in the fall at our SEVCA’s main office.

Vermont Emergency Eats Program Delivers Significant Economic Impact

Vermont Emergency Eats Program developed in response to July 2023 Vermont floods cost $700K produced 49,000 meals plus an additional $1.2M in local spending.

SEVCA Board Names Josh Davis as Executive Director

The SEVCA Board of Directors is pleased to announce that it has hired Josh Davis of Brattleboro as SEVCA's Executive Director.

Support for Affordable Broadband Internet is Available Now!

Struggling with your monthly internet expenses or can’t afford to get online at all? A federal subsidy is available to income-eligible households!

SEVCA Seeks Community Members to Serve on Board of Directors

SEVCA is actively looking for community members in Windsor or Windham Counties to join our Board of Directors. Your time and talent can help ensure our communities have the resources they need to thrive.

SEVCA Strategic Planning Process Seeks Community Participation

SEVCA’s Board of Directors and staff are beginning an organizational strategic planning process with the guidance of Bright Minds Consulting, Inc. of Columbus, Ohio.

VT Legislature Supports Continuation of Vermont Everyone Eats Beyond July 1st

Thanks to a $1.3 million allocation included by Vermont legislators in the final version of bill S.11, signed by Governor Scott on June 8th, the groundbreaking Vermont Everyone Eats (VEE) program now has the necessary funding to continue to leverage FEMA support in providing COVID relief for Vermont restaurants, farmers, and meal participants.

SEVCA Offering a Free Workshop Series on Money Management in June

Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) is providing a series of 4 Financial Fitness workshops to provide training, support, and resources to help participants gain control and manage their money.

SEVCA Offering a Free “Ready for Work” Workshop Series in May

Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) is providing a free Ready for Work workshop series. These 3 workshops provide training, support, and resources to help participants entering or returning to the workforce.

Join Us in Thanking Our 2021-2022 Donors

We want to express our sincere thanks to everyone who has generously supported SEVCA's mission and initiatives. Your contributions have played a vital role in driving our efforts forward.

VT Everyone Eats Extended Through July 1st

Vermont Everyone Eats (VEE), the unique COVID-19 recovery program that provides Vermonters impacted by COVID with prepared meals made by Vermont restaurants using locally grown and produced ingredients, will continue through July 1, 2022.

VT Everyone Eats Extended & Celebrating Two Million Meals Served

SEVCA is delighted to announce that VT Everyone Eats (VEE) has received an extension to continue through April 1, 2022, and is celebrating serving two million meals!

VITA Offering Free Tax Preparation Services for Tax Year 2021

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is offering free tax preparation services to anyone who makes less than $57,000 per year starting on January 31, 2022. This program helps clients obtain the credits, deductions, and refunds to which they are entitled.

The Advocate, Winter 2021-22 - Enough to Thrive

Read the latest edition of SEVCA's organizational newsletter, The Advocate.

SEVCA’s Matched Savings Program Has Openings for Savers

Are you working toward a savings goal, and in need of some assistance to get there? SEVCA has limited openings available in our Vermont Matched Savings Program!

VT Everyone Eats Continues Through December 31st

Vermont has extended the program to address the ongoing economic instability of restaurants and the food insecurity experienced by nearly one in four Vermonters.

E.M.B.R.A.C.E Business Grant Applications Now Being Accepted

SEVCA’s Micro Business Development Program (MBDP) announces that applications are now being accepted online for the third round of Economic Micro Business Recovery Assistance for the COVID-19 Epidemic (E.M.B.R.A.C.E.)

Need Assistance with Heat and Utilities This Winter? SEVCA Might Be Able to Help!

Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) offers a variety of services and supports for eligible Windham and Windsor County residents concerned about affording their heat and utilities this winter.

Read All About It! SEVCA's Fall Newsletter, The Advocate, Out Now!

Read the latest edition of SEVCA's organizational newsletter, The Advocate.

SEVCA Offers Free Money Management Workshop Series in October

Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) is partnering with Vermont Adult Learning (VAL) to provide a free Ready for Work workshop series.

SEVCA Offering Free Money Management Workshop Series This April

Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) is providing a series of four Financial Fitness workshops to provide training, support, and resources to help participants gain control and manage their money.

SEVCA and VAL Offering Free Workshop Series on Computer and Workplace Skills

SEVCA (Southeastern Vermont Community Action) in collaboration with VAL (Vermont Adult Learning) is providing a series of six free basic Computer and Workplace Skills workshops. This workshop series will provide participants with training, support and resources to gain foundational knowledge using a computer and improve workplace skills.

New Ready for Work Workshop Series Available This February

Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) is providing a free Ready for Work workshop series. These three workshops provide training, support, and resources to help participants entering or returning to the workforce. Workshop topics include: creating a resume, customizing a cover letter to fit the job, searching for a job, and tips for a successful job interview.

Enough to Thrive- SEVCA's Annual Appeal- Give Today

We’re doing everything we can with all the resources we can muster, but our grants never cover all the costs of providing the needed services. Your continued investments in our mission are needed to match and complete our funding for programs and services that stabilize, improve, and change people’s lives for a better future.