Donate Goods

If your organization wants to do a good deed, a holiday drive or a teambuilding project, we can help you set up a drive to help us collect what we need. For more information, please call 802-334-7316.

NEKCA and your neighbors are in need of the following things:

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Food

Any non-perishable food. Please drop food off at any NEKCA location between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM at:

NEKCA
70 Main Street
Newport, VT 05855

115 Lincoln Ave.
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819

62 Cross Street
Island Pond, VT 05846

253 Gale Street
PO Box 264
Canaan, VT 05093

Please do not leave any donations outside our doors during none business hours. Thank you!

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Clothing and Furniture

Please call before dropping off donations.

NEKCA Community Thrift Store
55 Seymour Lane
Newport, VT 05855
Phone: 802.334.4072

Items for Homeless Families and People in Crisis

• Sanitary items
• Diapers
• tooth brushes
• soaps
• razors
• shaving cream
• shampoo and conditioner
• deodorant
• gift cards
• small bags

Please drop these items off between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM at:

NEKCA
70 Main Street
Newport, VT 05855

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Christmas Toy Drive

We will identify families with the greatest needs from the community to participate in our toy drive. Every year we see more and more families but less monetary donations. 

Starting Nov 1st we have opened enrollment to get on the list but we are asking businesses and community members to get in touch with us to pick a family to sponsor. Please call 802.334.7316 and ask how.

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Volunteer: Donate Your Time and Talent

NEKCA cannot do all of what our constituents need on our own – we rely on the village of the Northeast Kingdom to donate time and talent. We have the following needs for volunteers:

Become a Shelter Parent!

We are in desperate need for shelter homes: NEKCA is looking for generous adults to provide short-term shelter to young people in their homes. Shelter parents’ house youth from one night to 7 days, are provided with training and ongoing support from NEKCA case managers, and receive a stipend of $30 a day to cover the cost of food and other expenses while housing a young person.

If you are interested in volunteering as a shelter parent, please call 802-334-8224.

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Volunteering in Head Start: We Need You!

Head Start wants parents/guardians to volunteer in any way they feel comfortable. There are a variety of volunteering opportunities that help our program run effectively. Volunteering in the program is a good way to learn skills and gain knowledge that may give you the experience you need for future employment. Volunteering is also a great way to be a part of a supportive community that serves children. Here are just some of the ways you can volunteer in Head Start.

1. Classroom Volunteer – Be a part of activities with children, read books with children, participate in curriculum meetings, provide additional classroom support so that each child gets more individual attention. Parents are always invited to share a meal with their child and spend time in the classroom.
2. Field Trips – Help out with a group on a field trip.
3. Office Help – Help file, type up documents, answer phones, support center mailings, and help to complete other projects.
4. Participate in Parent Committees of Policy Council – Attend Head Start Parent Committee or Policy Council meetings. Share your experiences or opinions to help make our program better.
5. Legislature – Talk with people who have a hand in making laws and share your experiences and needs.

There are many ways for parents/guardians and community members to share all their skill levels and time to help at Head Start.

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