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Montpelier 2011 / Annual Report / 56• 61 households received professional, free tax preparationand filing, ensuring the full benefit of refunds, credits andrebates which were due. $34,769 in tax refunds helpedthose families stretch their budget, build savings or invest intheir families and communities.• 2 households were able to resolve controversies with theIRS through our Low Income Taxpayer Clinic.• 12 children participated in Head Start and Early Head Startprograms that supported 29 additional family members.• 2 Head Start parents participated in Vermont Family Mattersto strengthen family relationships.• 3 adults and 2 children gained critical literacy skills throughour Family Literacy Center, including 1 teen mom.• 13 families used our Children’s Hour supervised visitationand exchange services to allow noncustodial parentsopportunities to visit with their children.• 11 homes were weatherized at no charge, making themwarmer and more energy efficient for 11 families with30 people, including 9 seniors. 1 person attended do-ityourselfSkillshops, gaining hands-on training and thebuilding science background to make energy-saving homeimprovements on their own.• 3 homes had faulty heating systems repaired at no charge.• 1 person found and maintained reliable transportation withsupport from the Vermont Car Coach.• 18 people attended classes or met one-on-one with afinancial counselor to be better able to manage and growfamily finances.• 33 entrepreneurs received counseling and technicalassistance on starting or growing a business.• 13 women received training, counseling and technicalassistance from the Vermont Women’s Business Center topursue dreams of business ownership.• 23 people started saving towards an asset that will providelong-term economic security. 2 first homes were purchased;4 businesses were capitalized and 3 people enrolled in highereducation or training with their savings.• 1 local business owner received financing from CommunityCapital of Vermont when they couldn’t access traditionalbank business loans. 20 people worked with a VT Greencareer counselor to prepare for a job in the green economy: 7attended training to gain green job skills; 5 received industrycredentials or certification and 4 secured a job.Community Action thanks the residents of Montpelierfor their generous support this year!Central Vermont Adult BasicEducation in MontpelierLocal Partnerships in LearningMontpelier adults and teens who want help learning basicreading, writing, math, computer operation and Englishas another language may receive instruction through a freeprogram provided locally by Central Vermont Adult BasicEducation. Students enrolled in the program also have theopportunity to study for their high school equivalency exam(GED) or pursue other diploma options.Students and teachers meet in classes, one-to-one, and/or smallgroup sessions to complete a learning program which suits therequirements of each student. Individualized instruction tiestogether basic literacy and math skills with practical interestareas. Helping children with homework, budgeting, filling outforms and applications, applying beginning computer skills,studying for a driver’s permit or a Commercial Driving License,reading work related texts, writing reports and preparing foremployment or college are just a few of the many areas adultschoose to study.Seventy-four Montpelier residents enrolled in CVABE’s freeprograms last year and volunteers from the community helpedmake this education service accessible to everyone. Teachersat CVABE’s Montpelier Learning Center at 100 State Streetextend a warm welcome to all the residents of the city.Central Vermont Adult Basic Education, a community-basednonprofit organization, has served the people of Washington,Lamoille, and Orange County for over forty years. For moreinformation about Central Vermont Adult Basic Educationprograms, please contact:Central Vermont Adult Basic EducationMontpelier Learning Center100 State Street – Suite 3Montpelier, Vermont 05602(802) 223-3403~~~~~~~~~~~~Central Vermont Adult Basic EducationBarre Learning Center (and administrative office)46 Washington Street – Suite 100Barre, Vermont 05641(802) 476-4588For information about CVABE’s learning sites and servicesthroughout Washington, Lamoille and Orange Counties,please call CVABE headquarters in Barre: (802) 476-4588or visit www.cvabe.org
Montpelier 2011 / Annual Report / 57Central VermontCouncil on AgingOne call to our Senior Helpline at 1-800-642-5119 can connect an older central Vermonteror a concerned family member with essential services thatsupport an elder in remaining independent. For more thanthirty years, Central Vermont Council on Aging (CVCOA)has helped elders in leading healthy, meaningful and dignifiedlives in their homes and communities. We provide a networkof programs and services to help make this a reality for olderresidents of Montpelier.Among the services provided directly by or under contract withCVCOA are: information and assistance; community and homedelivered meals; health insurance counseling; transportationto essential destinations; family caregiver support and respitegrants; mental health services; legal services; companionship;food stamp and fuel assistance outreach; and help withhousehold tasks. Our sponsored programs include SeniorCompanions and Neighbor to Neighbor AmeriCorps.Older residents of the City of Montpelier often require theservices of a case manager to assess their specific needs, developan individualized care plan, and to connect them with publicbenefits programs and other community and state resources.The CVCOA Case Manager for Montpelier is Wanda Craigwho can be reached at 802-479-7553. In fiscal year 2009-10,CVCOA served 631 residents of Montpelier.Central Vermont Council on Aging is a private nonprofitorganization. There is no charge to elders and their families forservices provided. All programs and services are made possibleby local communities, state and federal funds, and privatedonations. CVCOA recognizes and appreciates the valuablesupport for older central Vermonters provided by the City ofMontpelier.RSVP for Central Vermontand Northeast Kingdomand Volunteer CenterRSVP is a nationwide program forindividuals to help meet communityneeds through meaningful use of their skills and knowledgein volunteer service to private non-profit organizations. RSVPand The Volunteer Center serves the Counties of Washington,Lamoille, Orleans, Caledonia, Essex and Orange.During the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2009 and ending June30, 2010, RSVP was able to involve 78 residents of Montpelieras RSVP volunteers. Those residents gave 3,725 hours ofservice to 22 organizations within the boundaries, or serving,the City of Montpelier. Organizations and services such ashealth clinics, food distribution centers, blood drawings, libraryservice, RSVP bone builders, tax preparation and many, manymore were enhanced by the participation of RSVP volunteers.If one uses the State average wage, it means that RSVPvolunteers donated the equivalent of $73,288 of services toMontpelier area residents and organizations. This is proof thatvolunteers are valuable to our communities.The Advisory Council, Staff and the participants at RSVP arethankful for the support received from the City of Montpelier.Anyone wishing to know more about us should call 828-4770,stop in to see us at our donated office space in WoodridgeNursing Home in Berlin, or visit our website at www.volunteervt.com.J. GUY ISABELLE, DirectorFamily Center ofWashington County…serving families in MontpelierThe Family Center ofWashington County fostersthe positive growth anddevelopment of young children and their families. The FamilyCenter’s array of services includes: infant, toddler and preschoolchild care, playgroups for children from birth to five, parenteducation and outreach activities – for mothers and fathers,training for child care providers, assistance to parents in findingand paying for child care, and planning and coordinating theCentral Vermont Building Bright Futures Council’s regionwideprograms for parents as first teachers of their children.Among the 962 individuals in Montpelier who benefitedfrom the Family Center’s programs and services from July1, 2009 – June 30, 2010 were:* 317 who consulted our Child Care and other Resourceand Referral services, receiving assistance in findingsuitable child care to meet their needs, answeringquestions related to child care and child development,and receiving information about other communityresources available to them.* 70 families who received assistance paying for childcare.* 26 licensed and registered child care providers andother support agencies who consulted our ProviderSupport services, and received monthly newslettersand training on a wide variety of topics through homevisits, conferences and workshops.
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