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Provides monthly benefits to eligible survivors of workers covered under Social Security who have died. Survivor benefit amounts are a percentage of the deceased worker's primary insurance amount.

Provides flexible individual peer support services, meeting one-on-one with folks in person or remotely. These meetings are held by staff and can be scheduled around an individual’s needs. Also offers in person and virtual support groups, listed on website.

Offers a series of health-related workshops and presentations for the community, many of which are offered by health professionals. Information about local wellness programs is provided on line and is also published in flyer form. Topics may include movement and exercise, nutrition, chronic disease self-management, and health/disease specific support group meetings.

Provides information and assistance with Medicare, including Part D Drug benefit, Medigap Supplemental Insurance; managed care and long term care insurance; durable medical equipment; and pharmacy assistance programs, as well as other benefits that can help with the costs of Medicare.

Website provides information on state law, municipal permitting, and safety issues regarding fireworks and sparklers.

Provides rental assistance to help individuals live in safe and decent housing of their choice.

Provides horse owners facing financial hardship with temporary hay and feed assistance.

Provides free college courses for Vermont Department of Corrections (DOC) staff and Vermonters who are incarcerated, including textbooks and fees.

Provides community food shelf services. Personal care items may be available depending on donations.

Places individuals in paid community service positions, up to 20 hours per week, for the purpose of training and improvement of skills that may lead to permanent employment. Participants may be offered supportive services such as transportation, counseling, work equipment, and other supports.

Provides community food shelf services. Personal care items may be available depending on donations. Other arrangements can be made for homeless persons. Delivery is available under certain conditions.

Offers the services of specially trained caregivers, including priests and professional counselors, to provide post-abortion counseling regardless of the faith tradition of the individuals.

Offers volunteer opportunities throughout the growing season to help weed, plant, harvest, wash, and pack vegetables, increasing the amount of food VYCC is able to provide to Vermonters in need.

Offers a victim centered, pre-charge offender program that provides an opportunity to the offender to participate in an out-of-court process that, upon successful completion, will result in no legal charge being brought against them.

Offers free basic income tax return preparation by trained volunteers at community locations. Volunteers can also help with special credits, such as Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, and Credit for the Elderly. Many VITA sites offer free electronic filing. In addition to VITA, the Tax Counseling for the Elderly program offers free tax help for all taxpayers, particularly those who are 60 years of age and older, specializing in questions about pensions and retirement-related issues.

Provides a monthly community meal during the winter.

Provides free college courses for Vermont Department of Corrections (DOC) staff and Vermonters who are incarcerated, including textbooks and fees.

Provides criminal history information to individuals or employers. VCIC also maintains a list of Fingerprint Identification Centers for individuals whose employment or volunteer duties may require fingerprinting, as well as a Criminal History Repository.

Provides pet food assistance to help homebound seniors receiving Meals on Wheels keep their companion animals well nourished and healthy.

Offers free information and non-legal advice about the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords in Vermont. Provides educational workshops and classes about Vermont's residential rental housing laws and codes, and enforcement policies. Class may include such topics as "Tenant Skills" and "Finding Housing." Also publishes the "Finding Common Ground: The Definitive Guide to Renting in Vermont," which summarizes Vermont's Landlord-Tenant laws. Other publications available include "An Illustrated Guide To Vermont Renter's Rights" and Vermont's Rental Housing Health Code.

Provides links to resources on money management. Topics include budgeting, credit, credit scores, identity theft, and online data protection. Also offers a savings calculator.

Provides energy conservation services that improve efficiency, comfort, safety and save money on fuel. Includes a thorough inspection of a home to pinpoint areas where energy loss is the greatest and provides the needed improvements. Works on reducing drafts, installing insulation, repairing heating systems, caulking, and improving indoor air quality.

Provides education and support, including support of individual developmental goals, and transition planning for services after early intervention. Coaches families and early care and education providers around individual child supports.

Provides an online employment opportunity information service via Quick Job Search that allows job seekers to review lists of Vermont job openings by regions and by specific towns. Job seekers can build online resumes and can create Job Seeker Accounts that allow review by potential employers. Individual employers and temp agencies often list job openings with Vermont JobLink and online users are directed to Vermont Department of Labor Resource/Job Centers for further assistance with employment information.

Administers the Meals on Wheels program. Registers and enrolls eligible individuals for meals and coordinates delivery schedules with volunteers. Meals are fully cooked and delivered refrigerated for reheating. Special diets are accommodated.