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70 Main St

Newport, VT 05855

+1 (802) 334-8224

http://nekcavt.org

NEKCA, or Northeast Kingdom Community Action, is a community action agency based in Newport, VT. Their mission is to assist individuals in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom in meeting their basic needs and achieving self-sufficiency.

They offer a wide range of services including food and clothing access, housing support such as temporary and emergency housing, heat and utility assistance, as well as programs for children, youth, and families. NEKCA also provides services related to money security, community and restorative justice, and various educational opportunities.

With a focus on empowering vulnerable Vermonters to enhance their quality of life, NEKCA is dedicated to offering essential supports, fostering connections to resources, and providing skill-building opportunities for all members of the Northeast Kingdom community.

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5.04 reviews

Matthew A.

11/1/2007

NEKCA= North East Kingdom Community Acton+VT People in Need=Active Rural Communities Supporting Friends & Families. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY!!!! IT MAY BE YOU IN NEED ONE DAY!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

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Karen F.

8/26/2023

Quite possibly the best thrift store I've ever visited. Daniel and Stephen run this shop like a boutique, and the prices are incredibly fair. Daniel and his team sort through all donations and...

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Karen H.

7/25/2017

I have found tremendous bargains in the NEKCA thrift shops. The staff is extremely hard working and helpful. Try it---they are always improving and finding ways to help the community thrive!

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Vinny The Vacuum S.

7/28/2010

I'm with Matthew. NEKA is good for the community. The office on Main street does not accept clothing donations but their Family & Children Center at 32 Center Street, Newport, VT does. We...

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NEKCA, also known as The Northeast Kingdom Community Action agency, is a nonprofit organization. It serves more than 6,000 low-income youths and families in Orleans and Northern Essex counties in Vermont. The organization offers a range of foster care, transition, life skills assessment, guidance and advocacy services. The Northeast Kingdom Community Action agency administers the Runaway Program, which serves youths between the ages of 12 and 18. It provides crisis management and individual and family counseling solutions. The agency maintains a teen center and offers a juvenile restorative program. The Northeast Kingdom Community Action agency also operates an outreach department and administers the Micro Business Development program.