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SEVCA Turns 60 - A Call to Action for the Community
SEVCA Celebrates 60 Years of Community Action in Windham and Windsor Counties
SEVCA Community Needs Survey
SEVCA Launches Community Needs Survey to Better Serve Local Residents
Micro Business Spotlight: Skuja Design Studio
Skuja Design Studio offers unique high quality furniture, cabinetry design and fabrication.
SEVCA Holiday Schedule
SEVCA Holiday Schedule and Hours December 23 – January 3 for Offices across Windham and Windsor County Vermont
SEVCA Seeks Volunteers to Support Free VITA Income Tax Assistance Program
Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) is actively recruiting volunteers to join its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, offering free tax preparation services; as well as assistance with homestead declarations, property tax credit claims, and renter credit claims; to residents across Windsor and Windham counties. With appointments available at multiple locations, SEVCA is looking to expand its volunteer base to meet the growing demand for this vital service.
SEVCA Fall Appeal
SEVCA is seeking support for its anti-poverty work in Windham and Windsor county, please give today. SEVCA is predominantly funded by grants but often times they never cover all of the funding required for our programs. Your continued investments in our mission are needed to complete our funding for programs and services that stabilize, improve, and change people’s lives.
SEVCA Head Start Wearing New Rain Suits!
Donation removes a barrier to outdoor exploration.
Good News: Resources to help with Child Care expenses!
New CCFAP eligibly requirements mean more resources available to Vermont families.
Chester Community Preschool gets the playground of their dreams!
Chester Community Preschool a SEVCA Head Start program open newly renovated playground built with the help of Landscape Solutions.
Springfield Rotary Donates Outdoor Clothing to SEVCA Head Start
Donation removes a barrier to outdoor exploration.
Windham Windsor Housing Trust Recognizes SEVCA’s Susan Howes at its Annual Meeting
Long time housing advocate receives Tom Yahn Award
Spring Newsletter "The Advocate" available now!
Read the latest edition of SEVCA's organizational newsletter, The Advocate.
Special showing of VEE Documentary “Ramen Day “shown to VT House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Chris Meyer from SEVCA/VEE and ACCD Downtown Director Gary Holloway to share the documentary "Ramen Day- The Vermont Everyone Eats Story" with the House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development and answer their questions.
Premier of Documentary Film “Ramen Day – The Vermont Everyone Eats Story”
Documentary film about Vermont's unique response to COVID related food insecurity.
Christopher Meyer joins SEVCA’s Microbusiness Development Team
Christopher Meyer joins SEVCA’s Microbusiness Development Team
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
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 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.
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.
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 & 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 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.
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.