Local Aging & Cares Groups

We are fortunate in Southeastern Vermont to have several volunteer groups and nonprofit organizations providing help to residents of specific towns. Some have a special focus on serving older adults, while others serve all ages. Services vary, and may include food and meals, a community nurse, transportation assistance, help with chores, lending medical equipment, and more.

Andover Community Fund
Financial Assistance for Andover residents
John Bliss
802-875-2031
561 N. Hill Rd
Andover, VT 05143

Black River Good Neighbor Services
Financial Assistance for Ludlow and Cavendish residents
Krey Kellington
802-228-3663

Chester/Andover Community Cares Network
Errands only (transportation)/Holiday Meal Distribution
Contact Info
PO Box 64
Chester, VT 05143

Chester/Andover Family Center
Financial Assistance: up to $1500 available to Chester/Andover residents-24 hour turn around
Thom Simmons
PO Box 302
Chester, VT 05143
802-875-3236

Dummerston Cares
Contact Information

802-257-5800
156 West St.
Dummerston, VT 05301

Grafton Cares
Kate Bova
802-843-2346
55 Main Street & 4 Main Street,
P.O. Box 158
Grafton, VT 05146

Guilford Cares
Leah Gessner
802-579-1350
PO Box 2517
Brattleboro, VT 05301

Aging in Hartland
Liz Barker
802-674-4118

Marlboro Cares
Jennifer Mazur
802-258-3030
PO Box 222
Marlboro, VT 05344

Perkinsville Neighbor to Neighbor Group
Ginger Wimberg
802-263-5626

Plymouth Memory Tree
Financial Assistance for Plymouth residents
Al Poirier
802-236-5046

Putney Community Cares
Financial Assistance for Putney residents/some stocked items
Kate Kelly
802-387-2120
52 Kimball Rd. PO Box 108
Putney, VT 05346

Reading Cares Group
Sarah Norcross

Reading-West Windsor Aging in Place
Supports residents seeking to remain in home as they age, promotes awareness of existing local services, and seeks to strengthen intergenerational bonds within the community.
Sarah Norcross
1-802-952-0097

Thetford Elder Care Network
57 Sugar House Lane
Thetford, VT 05043
cnewbury@smith.edu

Westminster Cares
Donna Dawson
802-722-3607
PO Box 312
Westminster, VT 05158

Windham Community Organization
Edith Serke
802-874-4812
5976 Windham Hill Rd.
Windham, VT 05359

Volunteers in Action
Mt. Ascutney Hospital
802-674-5971
via@mahhc.org