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Partnerships with People Since 1965, CVCAC has worked to help people achieve economic sufficiency with dignity and to support individual and family development. Our goals are to
- Alleviate the effects of poverty;
- Assist individuals and families to move out of poverty; and
- Advocate for long-term change for economic justice.
In a typical year, Community Action helps: - 400 Head Start/Early Head Start children and their families access education and support services.
- 1,200 people obtain Crisis Fuel assistance.
- 6,000 people receive the equivalent of 30,000 meals.
- 500 people reduce their energy bills and stay warm.
- 225 children receive nutritious meals while in child care.
- 200 entrepreneurs start and expand their businesses.
- Small businesses access $200,000 in loans through the Central Vermont Revolving Loan Fund.
- 80 families receive donated cars so that they have dependable transportation.
- 350 families file their income tax forms to get the credits.
- 35 families stay securely housed.
- 20 agriculture workers increase their jobs skills or find employment.
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