WESTMINSTER — Southeast Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) reported numbers for the period beginning in October 2013 and ending in September 2014. During that time, 13,157 people in 5,713 households accessed a wide range of services:
• 1,688 households received $596,903 in crisis fuel assistance; 478 households received $250,255 in emergency housing assistance.
• 2,011 households (4,508 people) received 13,768 diverse services from Family Services.
• 242 homes were weatherized ($1.496 million), 89 homes received emergency heating system repairs or replacements ($128,349).
• 426 households claimed $344,076 in credits and refunds via tax preparation assistance.
• 100 families (413 individuals) received comprehensive early childhood development education and family support from Head Start.
• 35 homes received emergency home repairs valued at $125,486.
• 45 households increased assets, earning a total savings match of $52,314 through the Individual Development Account program.
• 63 entrepreneurs received counseling and support for new or existing businesses.
• 278 households (834 people) received help to access affordable health insurance through Health Navigator program.
• 228 households obtained $10,732 in free clothing and furniture from thrift stores.
• 30 households with 88 individuals received support to retain their employment through the Working Bridges program.
• 17 households (42 people) received $31,235 in disaster recovery assistance.