All people in the NEK feel safe, experience wellness and connection, as well as have equitable agency and access to resources.

Measures and Indicators:

The Financially Secure CAN is trying to turn the curve on financial security in our region.

Outcome:

Everyone in Cal-Essex Counties is financially secure.

% of Vermonters living below the Federal Poverty Level

Actual Value Caledonia County 12.6% 12.6%
Actual Value Essex County 14.7% 14.7%
Actual Value Orleans County 10.6% 10.6%
Target Value 9.0% 9.0%

% of Single moms living below the Federal Poverty Level

Actual Value Caledonia County 33.3% 33.3%
Actual Value Essex County 18.3% 18.3%
Actual Value Orleans County 26.4% 26.4%
Target Value 10.6% 10.6%

% of Children in poverty

Actual Value Caledonia County 15% 15%
Actual Value Essex County 18% 18%
Actual Value Orleans County 17% 17%
Target Value 10% 10%

Current Strategy

EMPath Economic Mobility Mentoring (YouTube video)

FIN CAN EMPath Strategy Library Page

How to Get Involved

CAN members have strong expertise, influence, interest and/or resources in area of focus. Currently Financially Secure CAN (FIN CAN) members include representatives from:

Community
Green Mountain United Way
NEK Collaborative
Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital
Northeast Kingdom Community Action (NEKCA)
Northeast Kingdom Human Service (NKHS)
Northeast Kingdom Learning Services (NEKLS)
Northeast Kingdom Organizing (NEKO)
Northern Counties Health Care
St. Johnsbury Academy
The St. Johnsbury Community Hub
Umbrella
VT Agency of Human Services
VT Department of Labor

If you are interested in joining the CAN or want to learn more about our work contact Annie Christoni at annie.christoni@neklsvt.org

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