Press Release: Capstone Community Action’s Fuel Your Neighbors Campaign Successful with Ongoing Support
A campaign providing emergency food and heating assistance.
Capstone Community Action is conducting our 3-year Community Needs Assessment to help us better understand the pulse of our community and what you are seeing as needs. We invite you to participate in the survey by clicking on the link below.
Free & Informative Workshops
Sign up for our FREE workshop sessions with Rosie Gray and Mary Johnson to learn about managing your money and/or starting your own business. New sessions start on April 9, 2025.
Capstone Head Start is enrolling children and families
Head Start at Capstone Community Action has multiple openings in Lamoille, Washington, and Orange counties, which provides services for families with young children and pregnant individuals. We also help support you in your next steps in life, the caregiver of the child or pregnant individual, with connections to social, health, housing, food services, and much more.
2024 Flood Relief Resources
Review a compilation of key statewide and local community resources for flooding and extreme weather emergencies.
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Since 1965, we have supported individuals and families in Central Vermont to achieve stability and rise out of poverty. We focus on making ends meet, building stronger families, creating warm and healthy homes, and opening doors to economic opportunity.
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Support Neighbors Navigating Challenging Times
Capstone financial coach, Mary Johnson (left), recently supported Diana* through a complex point in her life. A single mom of two teenagers, without a car, and living in a motel due to a recent eviction, Diana was simultaneously fired from her job and diagnosed with cancer. Mary helped her enroll in Reach Up and improve her financial skills, and worked with Diana for a year in individual meetings and classes.
Fast forward to today, Diana has a new job, is paying down debt and starting to improve her credit score. Most importantly, she is excited to restart her life with greater stability and independence! *Note: Name has been changed to protect privacy.
Together, we can make these stories of a community that cares a reality. Your donation empowers our neighbors to build security in the face of adversity.
2024 By The Numbers
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Press Release - Minter Steps Down from Capstone Community Action after Six Successful Years
Press Release - Sue Minter, executive director of Capstone Community Action, announced that she will be stepping down at the end of the year after serving in that position since 2018.
Highlighting the Legacy of Sue Minter’s Leadership
Sue Minter, executive director of Capstone Community Action since 2018, is stepping down from her post at the end of December 2024. “I feel enormously proud and honored to have provided leadership to our organization throughout the past six years. It has been such a privilege to work with Capstone’s caring and talented staff to serve our neighbors, build stronger communities and a better Vermont,” Minter said.
A Participant's Story
“I’ve worked with Sue Rossi at Capstone since the 90’s for fuel assistance. I need to keep warm and this program helps me do that. I’ve also had weatherization twice in my house. I just feel very honestly that this is a godsend and a blessing. ”
- Marcia Kepnes, speaking about LIHEAP and Capstone support