Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging in Vermont
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Our Impact Over the Past Year
Data reflects activity from October 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023

Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging 40th Anniversary Seal

The Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging 

is a dynamic organization that strives to make Northeast Vermont the best place in which to age well with dignity, respect, and independence. For 45 years, the Council has been guided by our vision to be known as a respected partner in the community in developing and delivering quality programs and services to older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers. 

Number of Caregiver 

 respite vouchers provided

14

Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging 40th Anniversary Seal

The Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging 

is a dynamic organization that strives to make Northeast Vermont the best place in which to age well with dignity, respect, and independence. For 40 years, the Council has been guided by our vision to be known as a respected partner in the community in developing and delivering quality programs and services to older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers. 

Number of Caregiver 

classes and respite grants provided

78

Number of people 

assisted by our Family Caregiver Support Program

70

Number of people 

assisted by our Family Caregivers

111

Our Case Managers

provided more intensive, personal care to

1,014 people by providing       4,217 hours of support

to allow them to remain independent and living in their homes.

Our Options Counselors 

explored new directions in living well, their way, with 

443 people 

Our Case Managers

provided more intensive, personal care to

1372 people by providing  |  7186 hours of support

to allow them to remain independent and living in their homes.

Our Options Counselors 

explored new directions in living well, their way, with 

197 people 

209,379

1,263

We worked with RCT to provide $450,000 in rides for our older Vermonters.

163,826

2,230

We worked with RCT to provide $340,000 in rides for our older Vermonters.

Health Insurance 

Number of people assisted

Our Pets4Life program

helped 49

people to keep their pets well fed and cared for

Health Insurance 

Number of people assisted

Our Pets4Life program

helped 39

people to keep their pets well fed and cared for

Number of Volunteers

410

Number of Volunteers 3 5 2

Number of people participating in  wellness classes

276

Number of Volunteers

Number of Volunteers 3 5 2

352

Number of wellness classes offered 
on a weekly basis

37

Number of Volunteers 3 5 2

Number of calls to the helpline:

2,396

Our Community Assistance 

Program helped

162 people   with   
$25,909   of support

Number of Volunteers 3 5 2
Number of Volunteers 3 5 2

Number of calls to the helpline:

3686

Our Community Assistance 
Program helped

139 people  with  
$35,669 of support

Number of Volunteers 3 5 2
Number of Volunteers 3 5 2

We remain an advocate and support members of our community who are LGBTQ+.

Number of Volunteers 3 5 2

8 senior companions provided assistance to 52 people. 

Senior Companions

3,796 hours of support  

Number of Volunteers 3 5 2

Through the VT Veteran's Directed Care Program, we supported  13 veterans  to remain independent in their homes. Our case managers assisted 56 veterans. 

Number of Volunteers 3 5 2

We remain an advocate and support members of our community who are LGBTQ.

Number of Volunteers 3 5 2

Number of companion hours provided by our 

Senior Companions

7497 hours 

Number of Volunteers 3 5 2

Through the VT Veteran's Directed Care Program, we supported 9 veterans to remain independent in their homes. Our case managers assisted 59 veterans. 

Our staff of 29 and our volunteer team of 410 provided programs and services across the entire Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, a service area of over  2,027 square miles (that’s larger than the state of Rhode Island)!

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