Southeastern Vermont Community Action, Inc. (SEVCA)
Civic and Social OrganizationsVermont, United States11-50 Employees
Southeastern Vermont Community Action, Inc. (SEVCA) is a private nonprofit designated as a Community Action Agency serving Windham and Windsor Counties in southeastern Vermont. Founded in 1965 as part of the War on Poverty, the organization seeks to alleviate poverty by empowering individuals and communities, addressing root causes, and expanding opportunities. It is based in Westminster, Vermont, and operates within the civic and social organizations sector to support households in its service area. SEVCA meets immediate needs such as fuel, housing, and food to stabilize lives in the short term while providing tools and support aimed at long-term financial independence. Recent developments include hiring Christopher Meyer to lead SEVCA's microbusiness development team in March 2024.