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'''Northeast Kingdom Community Action''' or '''NEKCA''' is a [[non-profit]] 501(c)3 government<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://sanders.senate.gov/vermont/ |title=About Vermont:Government:Agencies |accessdate= |author= |authorlink= |date=2009-11-05 |work= |publisher=sanders.senate.gov |pages= |language= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= }}</ref> [[Community Action Agencies|community agency]] in the [[Northeast Kingdom]] area of the [[U.S. state]] of [[Vermont]] founded in 1964 to address the needs of disadvantaged residents.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ww.wiserearth.org/organization/view/4662fa588b8866e6fb689ed21eeeb7c8 |title=Northeast Kingdom Community Action, Inc. NEKCA St. Johnsbury |accessdate= |author= |authorlink= |date=2010-01-01 |work= |publisher=Wiser earth |pages= |language= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= }}</ref> It has Executive Offices in the historic US Customs House Building at 70 Main Street in Newport, Vermont. It has administrative offices in [[St. Johnsbury, Vermont|St. Johnsbury]] and [[Newport (city), Vermont|Newport]] with satellite facilities in [[Island Pond, Vermont|Island Pond]] and [[Canaan, Vermont|Canaan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nekca.org/about_us/index_about_us.html#locations |title=About Us Home Page |publisher=Northeast Kingdom Community Action |accessdate=2010-01-02 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20090209014212/http://nekca.org:80/about_us/index_about_us.html |archivedate=February 9, 2009 }}</ref> For the fiscal year ending 2004, the agency reported a gross income of $5,147,565.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.guidestar.org/FinDocuments/2004/030/276/2004-030276709-1-9.pdf |title=Form 990:Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax |accessdate= |author= |authorlink= |date=2003-10-01 |work= |publisher=guidestar.org |pages= |language= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= }}</ref> The Executive Director is Joe Patrissi. The President of the Board of Directors is Mary Grant, Vice President is Kenn Stransky, Treasurer is Harold Nadeau and Sec. is Eugene Levine.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ourkingdom.com/our_region/community_service/nekca_northeast_kingdom_community_action/ |title=Northeast Kingdom Community Action |accessdate= |author= |authorlink= |year=2010 |work= |publisher= |pages= |language= |quote= }}{{dead link|date=May 2016|bot=medic}}</ref>
'''Northeast Kingdom Community Action''' or '''NEKCA''' is a [[non-profit]] 501(c)3 government<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://sanders.senate.gov/vermont/ |title=About Vermont:Government:Agencies |accessdate= |author= |authorlink= |date=2009-11-05 |work= |publisher=sanders.senate.gov |pages= |language= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= }}</ref> [[Community Action Agencies|community agency]] in the [[Northeast Kingdom]] area of the [[U.S. state]] of [[Vermont]] founded in 1964 to address the needs of disadvantaged residents.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ww.wiserearth.org/organization/view/4662fa588b8866e6fb689ed21eeeb7c8 |title=Northeast Kingdom Community Action, Inc. NEKCA St. Johnsbury |accessdate= |author= |authorlink= |date=2010-01-01 |work= |publisher=Wiser earth |pages= |language= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= }}</ref> It has Executive Offices in the historic US Customs House Building at 70 Main Street in Newport, Vermont. It has administrative offices in [[St. Johnsbury, Vermont|St. Johnsbury]] and [[Newport (city), Vermont|Newport]] with satellite facilities in [[Island Pond, Vermont|Island Pond]] and [[Canaan, Vermont|Canaan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nekca.org/about_us/index_about_us.html#locations |title=About Us Home Page |publisher=Northeast Kingdom Community Action |accessdate=2010-01-02 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20090209014212/http://nekca.org:80/about_us/index_about_us.html |archivedate=February 9, 2009 }}</ref> For the fiscal year ending 2004, the agency reported a gross income of $5,147,565.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.guidestar.org/FinDocuments/2004/030/276/2004-030276709-1-9.pdf |title=Form 990:Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax |accessdate= |author= |authorlink= |date=2003-10-01 |work= |publisher=guidestar.org |pages= |language= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= }}</ref> The Executive Director is Joe Patrissi. The President of the Board of Directors is Mary Grant, Vice President is Kenn Stransky, Treasurer is Harold Nadeau and Sec. is Eugene Levine.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ourkingdom.com/our_region/community_service/nekca_northeast_kingdom_community_action/ |title=Northeast Kingdom Community Action |accessdate= |author= |authorlink= |year=2010 |work= |publisher= |pages= |language= |quote= |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20080611234452/http://www.ourkingdom.com:80/our_region/community_service/nekca_northeast_kingdom_community_action/ |archivedate=June 11, 2008 }}</ref>


The agency administers a [[Head Start Program|Head Start]] program.<ref>{{cite web
The agency administers a [[Head Start Program|Head Start]] program.<ref>{{cite web
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It formerly managed a program to facilitate visits between non-custodial parents and their children.<ref name=visitation>{{cite news|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=MCNP&p_multi=RHDB&p_theme=mcnp&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=10D838132EFE6D10&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|title=Vermont digest - Visitation program funding is cut |date= March 30, 2000|work= Rutland Herald |accessdate=January 2, 2010|location=Rutland, Vermont}}</ref>
It formerly managed a program to facilitate visits between non-custodial parents and their children.<ref name=visitation>{{cite news|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=MCNP&p_multi=RHDB&p_theme=mcnp&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=10D838132EFE6D10&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|title=Vermont digest - Visitation program funding is cut |date= March 30, 2000|work= Rutland Herald |accessdate=January 2, 2010|location=Rutland, Vermont}}</ref>


A Community Coordinating Council helps coordinate efforts to aid the poor with th this organization, the Northeast Kingdom Mental Health, Northeast Kingdom Mental Health, Parent Child Centers, Youth Services, The Youth Wellness Center, Northern Counties Health Care, Umbrella, [[Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital]], Adult Basic Education, Area Agency on Aging and other social agencies.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ourkingdom.com/our_region/social_services/community_coordinating_council/ |title=Community Coordinating Council |accessdate= |author= |authorlink= |date=2010-01-01 |work= |publisher=Caledonia Record News |pages= |language= |quote= }}{{dead link|date=May 2016|bot=medic}}</ref>
A Community Coordinating Council helps coordinate efforts to aid the poor with th this organization, the Northeast Kingdom Mental Health, Northeast Kingdom Mental Health, Parent Child Centers, Youth Services, The Youth Wellness Center, Northern Counties Health Care, Umbrella, [[Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital]], Adult Basic Education, Area Agency on Aging and other social agencies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ourkingdom.com/our_region/social_services/community_coordinating_council/ |title=Community Coordinating Council |accessdate= |author= |authorlink= |date=2010-01-01 |work= |publisher=Caledonia Record News |pages= |language= |quote= |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20100124095923/http://www.ourkingdom.com:80/our_region/social_services/community_coordinating_council/ |archivedate=January 24, 2010 }}</ref>


They attempt to educate the public to be aware of the concerns of the homeless.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.newportvermontdailyexpress.com/content/view/159896/27/ |title=NEKHS And NEKCA Emphasize Homelessness Awareness Week |accessdate= |author=Christopher Roy |authorlink= |date=2009-12-22 |work= Newport Daily Express |publisher=Newport Daily Express |pages= |language= |quote= }}{{dead link|date=May 2016|bot=medic}}</ref>
They attempt to educate the public to be aware of the concerns of the homeless.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.newportvermontdailyexpress.com/content/view/159896/27/ |title=NEKHS And NEKCA Emphasize Homelessness Awareness Week |accessdate= |author=Christopher Roy |authorlink= |date=2009-12-22 |work= Newport Daily Express |publisher=Newport Daily Express |pages= |language= |quote= }}{{dead link|date=May 2016|bot=medic}}</ref>


Two radio stations, [[WMOO]] and [[WIKE]], hold a three-day, 24-hour, on-air [[fundraiser]] to benefit the agency.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nassauholdings.com/NassauPressCenter/communitynews/cn_09_111109.htm |title=WMOO 92.1 and 1490 WIKE HUNGERFEST 2009 |accessdate= |author= |authorlink= |date=2009-11-11 |work= |publisher=Nassau Press Center |pages= |language= |quote= }}{{dead link|date=May 2016|bot=medic}}</ref>
Two radio stations, [[WMOO]] and [[WIKE]], hold a three-day, 24-hour, on-air [[fundraiser]] to benefit the agency.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nassauholdings.com/NassauPressCenter/communitynews/cn_09_111109.htm |title=WMOO 92.1 and 1490 WIKE HUNGERFEST 2009 |accessdate= |author= |authorlink= |date=2009-11-11 |work= |publisher=Nassau Press Center |pages= |language= |quote= |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20110714155137/http://www.nassauholdings.com/NassauPressCenter/communitynews/cn_09_111109.htm |archivedate=July 14, 2011 }}</ref>


In 2008, it was attempting to convert a building to a transitional shelter for parolees in Newport.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://caledonianrecord.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=43252 |title=Homeless Shelters Needed In Northeast Kingdom
In 2008, it was attempting to convert a building to a transitional shelter for parolees in Newport.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://caledonianrecord.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=43252 |title=Homeless Shelters Needed In Northeast Kingdom
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The original executive director of OCCSA had political difficulties with the then governor of Vermont, [[Richard Snelling]], who had been born out-of-state. The director described the governor to a newspaper reporter as a "porky [[Wiktionary:flatlander|flatlander]]." The agency was subsequently dismantled and the director moved to a western state.<ref name="c100505"/>
The original executive director of OCCSA had political difficulties with the then governor of Vermont, [[Richard Snelling]], who had been born out-of-state. The director described the governor to a newspaper reporter as a "porky [[Wiktionary:flatlander|flatlander]]." The agency was subsequently dismantled and the director moved to a western state.<ref name="c100505"/>


When NEKCA attempted to rezone a St. Johnsbury building for transitional housing for parolees, neighbors objected, as did the local paper.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://caledonianrecord.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=3&ArticleID=47842&TM=714.33 |title=Editorial:Look this gift horse in the mouth |accessdate= |author= |authorlink= |date=2009-12-18 |work= Caledonian-Record |publisher=Caledonia-Record |pages= |language= |quote= }}{{dead link|date=May 2016|bot=medic}}</ref> Attempting to reverse the rezoning, 13 litigants took them to Environmental Court in 2007. The petition of the litigants was denied in 2009.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.vermontjudiciary.org/GTC/Environmental/ENVCRT%20Opinions/NE%20Kingdom%20Community%20Action,%20Inc.%20123-6-07%20Vtec.pdf |title=Entry regarding motion |accessdate= |author=Thomas S. Durkin, Judge |authorlink= |date=2008-10-06 |work= |publisher=Vermont Judiciary |pages= |language= |quote= }}{{dead link|date=May 2016|bot=medic}}</ref>
When NEKCA attempted to rezone a St. Johnsbury building for transitional housing for parolees, neighbors objected, as did the local paper.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://caledonianrecord.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=3&ArticleID=47842&TM=714.33 |title=Editorial:Look this gift horse in the mouth |accessdate= |author= |authorlink= |date=2009-12-18 |work= Caledonian-Record |publisher=Caledonia-Record |pages= |language= |quote= }}{{dead link|date=May 2016|bot=medic}}</ref> Attempting to reverse the rezoning, 13 litigants took them to Environmental Court in 2007. The petition of the litigants was denied in 2009.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vermontjudiciary.org/GTC/Environmental/ENVCRT%20Opinions/NE%20Kingdom%20Community%20Action,%20Inc.%20123-6-07%20Vtec.pdf |title=Entry regarding motion |accessdate= |author=Thomas S. Durkin, Judge |authorlink= |date=2008-10-06 |work= |publisher=Vermont Judiciary |pages= |language= |quote= |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20100616153217/http://vermontjudiciary.org/GTC/Environmental/ENVCRT%20Opinions/NE%20Kingdom%20Community%20Action,%20Inc.%20123-6-07%20Vtec.pdf |archivedate=June 16, 2010 }}</ref>


When they discovered that Newport police were recording conversations between NEKCA victim advocates and victims, four advocates resigned, two dismissed, for going public with the information.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.newportvermontdailyexpress.com/content/view/64226/ |title=NEKCA Step O.N.E ponders suggestions for improving service to domestic violence victims |accessdate= |author= |authorlink= |date=2008-01-08 |work= Newport Daily Express |publisher=Newport Daily Express |pages= |language= |quote= }}{{dead link|date=May 2016|bot=medic}}</ref>
When they discovered that Newport police were recording conversations between NEKCA victim advocates and victims, four advocates resigned, two dismissed, for going public with the information.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.newportvermontdailyexpress.com/content/view/64226/ |title=NEKCA Step O.N.E ponders suggestions for improving service to domestic violence victims |accessdate= |author= |authorlink= |date=2008-01-08 |work= Newport Daily Express |publisher=Newport Daily Express |pages= |language= |quote= }}{{dead link|date=May 2016|bot=medic}}</ref>

Revision as of 17:01, 28 May 2016

Northeast Kingdom Community Action
Company typeNon-Profit
Industrysocial services
Founded1964 (Orleans County, Vermont, Caledonia County, and Essex County)
Headquarters St. Johnsbury, Vermont and Newport
Area served
Counties of Caledonia, Orleans, and Essex
Websitehttp://www.nekca.org

Northeast Kingdom Community Action or NEKCA is a non-profit 501(c)3 government[1] community agency in the Northeast Kingdom area of the U.S. state of Vermont founded in 1964 to address the needs of disadvantaged residents.[2] It has Executive Offices in the historic US Customs House Building at 70 Main Street in Newport, Vermont. It has administrative offices in St. Johnsbury and Newport with satellite facilities in Island Pond and Canaan.[3] For the fiscal year ending 2004, the agency reported a gross income of $5,147,565.[4] The Executive Director is Joe Patrissi. The President of the Board of Directors is Mary Grant, Vice President is Kenn Stransky, Treasurer is Harold Nadeau and Sec. is Eugene Levine.[5]

The agency administers a Head Start program.[6] and over 100 other programs aimed at low income Vermonters.[citation needed]

NEKCA maintains several services for youths: transition services from foster care and for the homeless;[7] program for runaways; court diversion for non-violent crimes; Vermont Youth Development Corps/Americorps; Juvenile restorative program ensuring youths responsible make restitution as required; street checkers on probabationers; street (peer) outreach; and Teen Center.[8] They serve about 6,000 families annually.[9]

The agency advises micro-businesses in the process of starting up.[10]

An outreach department assists low income residents in getting help they need by referrals, advocacy and case management.[11]

24-hour support is provided to victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence and abuse.[12]

They provide workforce training and development to people who have significant barriers to employment.[13]

It formerly managed a program to facilitate visits between non-custodial parents and their children.[14]

A Community Coordinating Council helps coordinate efforts to aid the poor with th this organization, the Northeast Kingdom Mental Health, Northeast Kingdom Mental Health, Parent Child Centers, Youth Services, The Youth Wellness Center, Northern Counties Health Care, Umbrella, Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, Adult Basic Education, Area Agency on Aging and other social agencies.[15]

They attempt to educate the public to be aware of the concerns of the homeless.[16]

Two radio stations, WMOO and WIKE, hold a three-day, 24-hour, on-air fundraiser to benefit the agency.[17]

In 2008, it was attempting to convert a building to a transitional shelter for parolees in Newport.[18]

In the winter of 2003-4, the agency provided fuel assistance to 461 applicants, and denied 206 because they did not meet income criteria.[19]

History

The original organization was Orleans County Council of Social Agencies (OCCSA), founded as a Community Action Program in 1965 as part of the War on Poverty. It was headquartered at the Old Customs building on Main Street, Newport.[20]

OCCSA founded a spectrum of agencies which still exist: Rural Community Transportation, Northern Communities Investment Corporation, and Gillman Housing, among others.[20]

The successor NEKCA agency was established in 1980.[20]

Controversies

The original executive director of OCCSA had political difficulties with the then governor of Vermont, Richard Snelling, who had been born out-of-state. The director described the governor to a newspaper reporter as a "porky flatlander." The agency was subsequently dismantled and the director moved to a western state.[20]

When NEKCA attempted to rezone a St. Johnsbury building for transitional housing for parolees, neighbors objected, as did the local paper.[21] Attempting to reverse the rezoning, 13 litigants took them to Environmental Court in 2007. The petition of the litigants was denied in 2009.[22]

When they discovered that Newport police were recording conversations between NEKCA victim advocates and victims, four advocates resigned, two dismissed, for going public with the information.[23]

References

  1. ^ "About Vermont:Government:Agencies". sanders.senate.gov. 2009-11-05.
  2. ^ "Northeast Kingdom Community Action, Inc. NEKCA St. Johnsbury". Wiser earth. 2010-01-01.
  3. ^ "About Us Home Page". Northeast Kingdom Community Action. Archived from the original on February 9, 2009. Retrieved 2010-01-02. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "Form 990:Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax" (PDF). guidestar.org. 2003-10-01.
  5. ^ "Northeast Kingdom Community Action". 2010. Archived from the original on June 11, 2008. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "National Directory of Head Start Programs, Vermont". U.S. Department of Education. Retrieved 2006-04-19.
  7. ^ Robin Smith (2007-12-27). "Nearly Half Served This Year Were Children". Caledonian-Record. sanders.senate.gov.
  8. ^ "CAYS Home Page". Northeast Kingdom Community Action. Archived from the original on December 30, 2009. Retrieved 2010-01-02. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ "NEKCA ONLINE Welcome to our website". Northeast Kingdom Community Action. 2006-09-28. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
  10. ^ "Micro Business Development Program". Northeast Kingdom Community Action. Archived from the original on December 28, 2009. Retrieved 2010-01-02. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ "Outreach Home Page". Northeast Kingdom Community Action. Archived from the original on January 10, 2010. Retrieved 2010-01-02. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  12. ^ "Step ONE Home Page". Northeast Kingdom Community Action. Archived from the original on December 31, 2009. Retrieved 2010-01-02. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  13. ^ "Careers Home Page". Northeast Kingdom Community Action. Archived from the original on February 9, 2009. Retrieved 2010-01-02. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  14. ^ "Vermont digest - Visitation program funding is cut". Rutland Herald. Rutland, Vermont. March 30, 2000. Retrieved January 2, 2010.
  15. ^ "Community Coordinating Council". Caledonia Record News. 2010-01-01. Archived from the original on January 24, 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  16. ^ Christopher Roy (2009-12-22). "NEKHS And NEKCA Emphasize Homelessness Awareness Week". Newport Daily Express. Newport Daily Express.[dead link]
  17. ^ "WMOO 92.1 and 1490 WIKE HUNGERFEST 2009". Nassau Press Center. 2009-11-11. Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  18. ^ Robin Smith (2008-12-26). "Homeless Shelters Needed In Northeast Kingdom". Caledonia-Record. Caledonian-Record.[dead link]
  19. ^ Gary E. Lindsley; Paul Hayes (2005-09-06). "Jump In Fuel Prices Has Impact On Many Aspects Of Living School Budgets Could Increase". Calendonia-Record. Public Utility Law Project.[dead link]
  20. ^ a b c d Braithwaite, Chris (5 May 2010). "More than nostalgia in the air". Barton, Vermont: the Chronicle. pp. 1B.
  21. ^ "Editorial:Look this gift horse in the mouth". Caledonian-Record. Caledonia-Record. 2009-12-18.[dead link]
  22. ^ Thomas S. Durkin, Judge (2008-10-06). "Entry regarding motion" (PDF). Vermont Judiciary. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 16, 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  23. ^ "NEKCA Step O.N.E ponders suggestions for improving service to domestic violence victims". Newport Daily Express. Newport Daily Express. 2008-01-08.[dead link]
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