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.
Winter Fuel Assistance
As temperatures plummet, Cares Emergency Fuel Assistance program is available for those who may have a hard time paying for their oil, kerosene, propane or electricity. The State of Vermont also has a fuel program that can provide help from December through March....
Food Assistance
Just a reminder that the Putney Foodshelf is Dummerston's free food pantry and is open every Friday (12:30-3:30) and Saturday (9-10:30). If you're unable to get to the Foodshelf to shop (10 Christian Square in Putney), call (802) 387-8551 and the staff will try their...
Raise the Alarm Fire Safety Program
With heating season in full swing, Cares is accepting requests for this free, life-saving program. Any resident living in an owner-occupied, single family dwelling is eligible to have smoke alarms with 10-year batteries and CO detectors installed by trained DVFD fire...
Dummerston Community Food Drive 2025
A Special Request from Dummerston Cares and the Students of Dummerston School September is Hunger Awareness Month and you can help fight hunger right here at home! Please join us during the week of September 22-27, 2025 by donating...
Dummerston Cares 2025 Annual Meeting
Come one, come all! As a resident of Dummerston you are invited to attend the Cares Annual Meeting. Members of the Cares Board will highlight last year's activities, give a preview of new programs coming up and together explore ideas for serving the health...
Dummerston Cares 2024 Annual Meeting
“Imagining the Possibilities” Thursday, September 26 from 4-5pm Dummerston Congregational Church Community Room Please join members of the Dummerston Cares Board as we celebrate “neighbors helping neighbors” at our Annual Meeting. Whether you’re a...