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This past year, SEVCA proudly served 5,417 households, consisting of 13,014 individuals.

The local economy was hit hard, and we saw many people we had never seen before needing help with fuel, rent, and many other services, stretching our staff and budget beyond their limits. Despite that, we still managed to generate many, many positive outcomes in their lives:

• 4,297 people received 12,327 services from our Family Services programs, including 1,724 household that received over $843,000 in crisis fuel assistance, and 408 Emergency Housing related assists totaling $120,000;
• 440 homes were weatherized at no-cost for a total value of almost $1,911,000 and 56 homes received Emergency Heating System Repairs or Replacements;
• 43 homes received Emergency Home Repairs;
• 115 people in 45 households were able to obtain or retain housing through Housing Stabilization Program services;
• 338 households received free Income Tax Preparation Assistance and claimed an average refund / tax credit of $1,672, for a total of over $565,235 re-invested in the local economy;
• 97 entrepreneurs received counseling and support for new or existing businesses from our Micro Business Development program;
• 60 families increased their assets with a savings match of up to $2,000 through our Individual Development Account program, for a total value of over $101,810;
• 19 workers at local companies were helped to retain their jobs via direct intervention services in the workplace through our Working Bridges program;
• 67 individuals increased their job skills and earning potential via Workforce Development   training / certification in “green” technologies, computer skills, or business startup and management skills;
• 113 children & their families (426 individuals) received year-round comprehensive early childhood development and family support services from Head Start;
• 15 families (50 individuals) received parenting skills & support from our Parent Educator;
• 515 individuals in 214 households received over $14,888 in emergency furniture and clothing from our Thrift Stores,…and many more services too numerous to list here.

Volunteers: Agency-wide SEVCA effectively utilized over 12,500 hours of volunteer service last year.