Dummerston Cares is a community-based, all-volunteer organisation that’s firmly rooted in its commitment towards the health and well-being of residents. We pride ourselves on offering a myriad of programs, services, and resources tailored to serve the diverse needs of our community. Our purpose is to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, socio-economic status, or health condition, has access to the support they need to lead fulfilling lives. With a deep-seated value in caring, we strive to weave a network of health and wellness that extends to every corner of our community.
Who We Are
Read about our history and the committed people involved.
Programs and Services
We offer a wide range of programs and services for our citizens.
How to Help
Get involved! We have a variety of opportunities for anyone interested.
News
Dummerston Books on Wheels
Let Us Bring the Dummerston Library to You! Books on Wheels is a free outreach service available to any Dummerston resident who is unable to visit the Library in person but would like regular access to fiction and non-fiction books, large print books,...
AARP Fraud Watch Presentation – Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 1:30pm
AARP Fraud Watch Presentation: "Fraud, Scams and Con Artists - Coming to a Computer Near You" When: Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 1:30 pm Where: Dummerston Congregational Church. This is the second in a series of free, internet safety workshops that Cares is offering to...
Dummerston Community Food Drive – May 4-8, 2026
Thanks to an outpouring of generosity last September, our first-ever Food Drive was a huge success with volunteers delivering 1,600 pounds of food as well as checks to the Putney Foodshelf, Dummerston's free food pantry. This spring Cares and students at...
AARP Fraud Watch Presentation – Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 1:30pm
When: Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 1:30 pm Where: Dummerston Congregational Church. You'll learn how to spot sneaky scams, recognize the tricks fraudsters use and pick up simple tools to protect your personal information. Cares is sponsoring this free, hour-long...
Declaration of Inclusion
We resolve that the people of Dummerston welcome all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, differing ability, economic status, and education. We commit to fair and equal treatment of everyone in our community. We value respectful civic engagement in all forums.
—Approved by the electorate on March 7, 2023
—Endorsed by the Select Board on January 24, 2024