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 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
kkellingtonbrgns@gmail.com
Chester/Andover Community Cares Network
Errands only (transportation)/Holiday Meal Distribution
Deb Armstrong
PO Box 64, Chester, VT 05143
Cenet64@hotmail.com
Chester/Andover Family Center
Financial Assistance
Thom Simmons (up to $1500 available to Chester/Andover residents-24 hour turn around)
PO Box 302, Chester, VT 05143
802-875-3236
Cafc302@gmail.com OR tsimmons@seniorsolutionsvt.org
Deerfield Valley Aging in Place
802-464-6941
PO Box 1076, Wilmington, VT 05363
www.dvaginginplace.org
Dummerston Cares
Shirley Perkins
802-257-5800
156 West St., Dummerston, VT 05301
jasperks@svcable.net
Grafton Cares
802-843-2346
55 Main Street & 4 Main Street, P.O. Box 158
bova237@gmail.com
Guilford Cares
Leah Gessner
802-579-1350
PO Box 2517, Brattleboro, VT 05301
www.guilfordcares.org
Aging in Hartland
Liz Barker
802-674-4118
Aginginhartland@gmail.com
lizbarker@aginginhartland.org
Marlboro Cares
Jennifer Mazur
802-258-3030
PO Box 222, Marlboro, VT 05344
Jennifermazur2@gmail.com
Perkinsville Neighbor to Neighbor Group
Ginger Wimberg
802-263-5626
Plymouth Memory Tree
Financial Assistance for Plymouth residents
Al Poirier
802-236-5046
arpcolby@yahoo.com
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
advocate@Putneycommunitycares.org
Reading Cares Group
Sarah Norcross
kbsnorcross@gmail.com
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.
1-802-952-0097
info@rww-aginginplace.org
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
www.westminstercares.org
Windham Community Organization
Edith Serke (emserke@aol.com)
802-874-4812
5976 Windham Hill Rd., Windham, VT 05359
Volunteers in Action
802-674-5971
via@mahhc.org