For fuel assistance, new applicants apply online at https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/fuel or to check your status, please visit your local Economic Services office found at https://dcf.vermont.gov/esd/contact/districts or call 1-800-479-6151

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Wheels for Warmth 2026

Wheels for Warmth: Stacking Tires and Impact For 21 Years. Keeping tires out of the environment, transportation secure, and homes warm with annual tire recycle and resale event.

SEVCA's Renewed Mission and Vision Guide a Strategic Response

From Listening to Action: SEVCA's Renewed Mission and Vision Guide a Strategic Response

Project Manager Hired

SEVCA's 91 Buck Drive Rebuild moves to next phase with a project manage selected

Key Findings of 2025 Community Needs Assessment

SEVCA shares their 2025 Community Needs Assessment Key Findings and Strategic Response

RVTC Refurbs Computers

River Valley Tech Center Students Refurbish Computers for the Community

SEVCA Head Start Success Story

From Students to parents of SEVCA Head Start, Pat and Heather share the deep impact of Head Start on ones life.

Join Our Board

Help Guide SEVCA’s Mission — Join Our Board

Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) 2025 Impact Report

Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) is releasing its 2025 Impact Report

Westminster Fire Update Remediation Complete

We are pleased to share an important step in SEVCA’s recovery process: remediation work by ServPro is now complete.

SEVCA AmeriCorp VISTA Volunteer

We are hiring a VISTA volunteer to build our volunteer program.

Plug-in Solar

Plug-in Solar Comes to Brattleboro

Continued Services Following Westminster Fire

Southeastern Vermont Community Action Announces Continued Services Following Westminster Fire

After Hours Crisis Fuel and Furnace Repair Hotline

After Hours Crisis Fuel and Furnace Repair Hotline

Vermont Community Action Partnership 2025 Impact

Vermont Community Action Partnership Impact Report for all five community action agencies

New Board Members 2025

SEVCA welcomes three new Members to their Board of Directors

SEVCA Launches End-of-Year Appeal

SEVCA Launches End-of-Year Appeal for 2025

2026 SEVCA Tax Prep Volunteers Needed

SEVCA Seeks Volunteers to Support Free VITA Income Tax Assistance Program for 2026

New SEVCA Micro Business Development Cohorts announced for 2026

New SEVCA Micro Business Development Cohorts and Workshops announced for 2026

Wood Heat Incentives for Income Qualified Homes in Windham County

Wood Heat Incentives for Income Qualified Homes in Windham County

Response to Heat Fund Article

SEVCA is closely monitoring federal budget proposals that threaten heating assistance programs like LIHEAP, supporting local efforts such as the Windham County Heat Fund, and staying committed to ensuring Windham and Windsor county residents have the resources they need to stay safe and warm this winter.

Homestead Declaration, Property Tax Credit Claim, and Renter Credit Claim are due October 15, 2025.

Homestead Declaration, Property Tax Credit Claim, and Renter Credit Claim are due October 15, 2025.

SEVCA 60th Anniversary Party

Join us as we celebrate six decades of impact, resilience, and community at SEVCA’s 60th Anniversary Party!

SEVCA's 2024 Impact Report is LIVE

Josh Davis SEVCA's Executive Director welcomes you to review SEVCA’s 2024 Impact Report. This report highlights our efforts to strengthen communities in Southeastern Vermont through vital programs, services, partnerships, and measurable outcomes.

Micro Business Spotlight on 802 Soul Kitchen

802 Soul Kitchen LLC is a Brattleboro-based catering business that brings people together through soulful, flavorful food. 802 Soul Kitchen has worked closely with the SEVCA team to gain confidence and consult around his catering business.

News on Federal Funding Impacts on Vermonters!

Local articles on Federal funding impacts on Vermonters!

SEVCA Turns 60 - A Call to Action for the Community

SEVCA Celebrates 60 Years of Community Action in Windham and Windsor Counties

Micro Business Spotlight: Skuja Design Studio

Skuja Design Studio offers unique high quality furniture, cabinetry design and fabrication.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!