SEVCA

10/25/2026

Our Head Start program partners with parents to get insights about your child and support a loving, educational experience that prepares them for a confident start to Kindergarten and life. Learn more about at www.sevcaheadstart.org and call us below to get more information and enroll your kiddo today:

Chester Community Preschool, 42 Maple St., Chester; Angi Russell (802) 460-0297, Arussell at sevca.org

Pine Street Preschool, 15 Pine St., Springfield; Michohn Parmenter (802) 460-1285, Mparmenter at sevca.org

SEVCA Head Start Management Office; Lindsay DeCell (802) 674-8419 Ldecell at sevca.org



https://www.sevcaheadstart.org/preschool/application-process

10/23/2026

Earlier this fall SEVCA staff and Board served a free community meal in Springfield, VT of chicken and biscuits, coleslaw and apple crisp.

This meal is an example of our work to build stronger communities across Windham and Windsor County.

10/22/2026

Scott and legislative leaders draft emergency aid plan for home heating

As the war in Iran sends home heating costs skyward, Republican Gov. Phil Scott and Democratic lawmakers are negotiating an emergency aid package for the 15,000 Vermonters who rely on the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

At Southeastern Vermont Community Action, executive director Josh Davis said the impact of $6-a-gallon heating oil is already coming into focus.

“As the temperatures drop, people are having to turn on their heating systems and are reaching out for support,” Davis said. “And we’re seeing prices that are just incredible when you’re comparing it to what people paid last year.”

Click below for the whole story:

https://www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2026-10-21/scott-and-legislative-leaders-draft-emergency-aid-plan-home-heating

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Federal home-heating assistance isn't keeping pace with the rising cost of fuel, and elected officials are poised to draw down state reserves to keep low-income Vermonters from freezing this winter.

10/22/2026

We Want your tires!

Wheels for Warmth is next week, and every tire donated makes a difference! 🚗 This annual event returns October 29–31, offering a simple way to recycle tires responsibly and help Vermonters stay warm this winter.

Details about the SEVCA's tire collection site below:
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📍 Westminster | SEVCA | 1-5 PM | 91 Buck Drive, Town of Westminster, Vermont

Recycling Fees

✅ Reusable tires: FREE (DMV inspected on site)
✅ Unusable tires: $5 each
✅ Truck/equipment tires over 22": $10 each

Recycling Fees
✅ $5 per tire regardless of condition or $10 per tire for larger truck/equipment tires (over 22")

Proceeds support emergency heating and fuel assistance programs across Vermont. Together, we can make sure no one faces the cold alone. 🧣

🔗 More information on our website.
https://sevca.org/wheels-for-warmth

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10/17/2026

SEVCA Head Start Offers a Nurturing Early Childhood Education for Children Ages 3 to 5 with Spots available right now in Chester and Springfield, VT

Enroll now!

Call us today to schedule a visit or request more information: (802) 674-8419 or [email protected]

Learn more:
https://www.sevcaheadstart.org/preschool/application-process

The years before kindergarten build the foundation for school and for life. In Head Start, children develop early language and literacy skills and learn to listen, share, and manage social / emotional health, so they start kindergarten confident and ready. Head Start also makes sure children are well fed and connected to the medical and dental care they need to grow and learn. Additionally, we support the families needs with Family Partners who connect people to other SEVCA resources or referrals within the community.

What Head Start offers children and families:

- Full-day classrooms: Safe, loving classrooms open 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with 32 hours of preschool per week; There are a limited number of full day/full year options, inquire to learn more details.
- Healthy meals: Nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snack every day
- Medical and dental homes: Help connecting every child with a doctor and dentist, keeping checkups current, plus hearing and vision screenings
- Summer and after-school options: Summer programming and after-school care to support families year-round
- Connection to SEVCA services: Easy referrals to SEVCA's other programs, from fuel and housing assistance to financial coaching and tax prep

Call us today to schedule a visit: (802) 674-8419 or [email protected]

Learn more:
https://www.sevcaheadstart.org/preschool/application-process

How to enroll your child(ren)

10/15/2026

📍Swipe to see the 2026 Wheels for Warmth donation and tire-sale locations!
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Tire Donation Days: October 29 & 30
📍 Barre | Vermont Granite Museum | 2-6 PM | 7 Jones Brothers Way, Barre
📍 Lyndonville | Peckham Materials Corp. | 1-5 PM | 34 Calkins Dr., Lyndonville
📍 Pittsford | Casella Construction | 2-6 PM | 1385 US-7, Pittsford
📍 Stowe | Stowe Events Field | 1-5 PM | 80 Weeks Hill Road, Stowe
📍 Westminster | SEVCA | 1-5 PM | 91 Buck Drive, Westminster
📍 Williston | Casella Waste Systems | 2-6 PM | 220 Avenue B, Williston

Recycling Fees
✅ Reusable tires: FREE
✅ Unusable tires: $5 each
✅ Truck/equipment tires over 22": $10 each

Tire Sale: October 31
📍 Barre | Vermont Granite Museum | 8 AM-12 PM | 7 Jones Brothers Way, Barre
📍 Pittsford | Casella Construction | 8 AM-12 PM | 1385 US-7, Pittsford
Tire Prices
13" & 14" = FREE
15" = $15
16" = $20
17" = $25
18"+ = $30
🔥 ALL TIRES HALF PRICE STARTING AT 10 AM!
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10/14/2026

October is Head Start Awareness Month, a time to recognize the children, families, educators, and staff who make Head Start such an important part of communities here in Vermont and across the country.

For more than 60 years, Head Start has helped children build a strong foundation for school and life while supporting parents and families along the way.

We are proud to recognize Head Start Awareness Month and our amazing teachers who make this program possible every day in Chester and Springfield.


www.sevcaheadstart.org

10/12/2026

We have open spots in our early childhood education programs in Springfield and Chester.

10/09/2026

We are hiring!

At SEVCA, every day is a chance to make a real difference for our neighbors across Windham and Windsor counties. Each year we work alongside thousands of people as they heat their homes, file their taxes, raise their families, and build financial stability.

Our team is guided by values we live out every day: respect and kindness, equity and justice, collaboration, accountability, learning and growth, and service excellence. When you join SEVCA, you join coworkers who show up for each other and for the community, and you'll see the impact of your work in the people you serve.

We're hiring for:

🔥 Crisis Fuel Coordinator (seasonal): Help keep families warm and safe this winter.
👉 https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4559259

📋 Benefits Assistor: Connect people with the resources they're eligible for.
👉 https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4485191

🏡 Family Services Worker: Walk alongside families as they work toward their goals.
👉 https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4459182

🌧️ Disaster Preparedness Coordinator: Help our communities get ready for whatever comes next.
👉 https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4326126

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10/08/2026

Wheels for Warmth is three weeks away. Help us raise money for SEVCA's emergency heating assistance fund....

Drop your tires at SEVCA's Westminster office at 91 Buck Drive

October 29th and 30th from 1 - 5 pm
- $5 per used tire you'd like to recycle
- Gently used tires inspected by the DMV are donated for free

Tire Sale Sat Oct 31st Barre and Pittsford...

https://sevca.org/wheels-for-warmth

Wheels For Warmth EastRise Credit Union

Wheels for Warmth is just three weeks away! 🛞

Do you have old tires taking up space? Now is the time to clean out the garage and get them ready to help your neighbors.

Reusable tires can help another household access an affordable set, while recycling fees and tire-sale proceeds support emergency heating assistance. 🏡🔥

Join us October 29–31.