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 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 the...
AARP Fraud Watch Presentation Coming in March 2026
How to avoid being the victim of frauds and scams is the topic of a presentation by the AARP Fraud Watch Team. Cares is sponsoring this free, hour-long event to be held at the Dummerston Congregational Church in the early afternoon of March 18.
Social Teas With Old and New Friends — Mark Your 2026 Calendar!
Join us for Afternoon Tea at the Dummerston Congregational Church for laughter, conversation, sweet and savory treats and, of course, a cup of tea! Events for 2026 (1-3pm) will be February 18, April 15, June 17, August 19, October 21 and December 16. Cares'...
Bone Builders Class Returns to Dummerston
For those over 55, this is a free strength-training and balance class that improves bone density and can help prevent falls. Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-11 at the Dummerston Congregational Church.
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