About Us
Northeast Kingdom Council
on Aging
on Aging
About Us
The Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging has been serving older Vermonters since 1974, when the Northeastern Vermont Development Association launched Project Seniors in St. Johnsbury. As the second program of its kind in the state, it provided a welcoming space for older adults to gather, enjoy a meal, and stay connected to their neighbors.
With support from the Older Americans Act, along with local and state funding, the program expanded by 1979 to meet growing needs across Caledonia, Orleans, and Essex Counties. Civic leaders formed a Consumer Board, laying the foundation for the Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging, Inc. — a nonprofit organization now recognized as the Area Agency on Aging for Northeastern Vermont.
Our mission is simple and essential: to provide communities with the tools to age well. From nutrition and wellness to caregiver support and case management, we remain committed to empowering older Vermonters to live with independence, dignity, and connection — right here in the communities they call home.
Northeast Kingdom Council
on Aging
on Aging
Vermont Aging Network Consortium (VANC)
In 2023, Vermont’s five Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) formally approved a new affiliation known as the Vermont Aging Network Consortium (VANC). The boards of directors from each AAA voted in favor of the move, following months of collaboration among agency leaders and board members to finalize the necessary agreements.
The creation of VANC marked a significant milestone in the evolution of aging services in Vermont. The consortium was designed to strengthen the collective impact of the AAAs by leveraging economies of scale, combining resources, and reducing duplication across the statewide network of home- and community-based service providers.
Throughout late 2023 and early 2024, the group finalized the governance structure for the new nonprofit entity, including the formation of a ten-member board of directors. The recruitment process for VANC’s executive leadership began in early 2024. Cheryl transitioned into a full-time leadership role with the consortium in February 2024, further solidifying the organizational foundation and direction of the initiative.
Although VANC operates as its own nonprofit, each of the five AAAs has remained an independent and active organization, continuing to serve older Vermonters in their local communities. The formation of VANC has positioned the network to explore future contracting opportunities with healthcare systems and payers, with the goal of creating a more financially sustainable model of service delivery across the state.
Importantly, the Vermont Association of Agencies on Aging (V4A) continues to serve separately as the statewide advocacy, education, and public policy organization for the AAAs.
Our Values
Communities: We value our communities because they are small and close-knit, with strong and caring systems of grassroots support. We value our communities' cultural differences and their independence.
Co-workers: We believe in supportive work relationships based on trust, respect and honest communication. WE value the knowledge and commitment each shares with sensitivity to support each other and the team.
Workplace: Within our workplace we value a healthy, safe, respectful, and supportive work environment that is dedicated to keeping employees well informed to better serve our clients. We value our employees by providing a positive mix of benefits and pay.
Our Key Partners
