Central Vermont Council on Aging

What Central Vermont Council on Aging does

Central Vermont Council on Aging (CVCOA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1972 and headquartered in Barre, Vermont. It is one of five statutorily designated Area Agencies on Aging in Vermont, authorized under the federal Older Americans Act to coordinate and deliver aging-services for adults aged 60 and older and their caregivers across Washington, Lamoille, and Orange Counties, plus nine additional towns (54 towns total; Thetford is excluded). The organization operates three offices (Barre, Morrisville, Randolph), maintains a Helpline (1-802-477-1364) staffed by Information and Assistance specialists, and delivers direct services including case management and options counseling, Meals on Wheels and community nutrition through 13 partner meal sites (~200,000+ meals annually to ~2,000 older adults), family caregiver support (Powerful Tools for Caregivers, respite grants, Memory Cafés), State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Medicare counseling, evidence-based exercise classes (Tai Chi, Arthritis Foundation Exercise, Walk with Ease, Bone Builders), creative aging programs (Creative Care Kits, meet-ups), and technology training (one-on-one support, GetSetUp, Senior Planet).

CVCOA's business model is funded through a mix of federal Older Americans Act grants administered via the Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL), state appropriations, voluntary town-meeting allocations from all 54 served municipalities, foundation grants (Vermont Community Foundation, Vermont Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Walmart Foundation historically), corporate sponsorships, and individual donations. All services are provided free of charge to eligible adults 60+ and caregivers; meals and programs rely on suggested voluntary contributions but no client is denied service for inability to pay. The organization maintains no mobile app, API surface, or proprietary software product; technology consists of standard nonprofit case-management software, Zoom for virtual programming, and partner platforms (GetSetUp, Senior Planet, Trualta).

Distribution is executed through a hybrid direct-service and partnership model: CVCOA coordinates care through internal case managers, a volunteer network where 90% of volunteers flow through AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP, partnerships with 13 local meal sites and 10+ senior centers, and healthcare-system relationships (UVM Health, Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice). Governance is provided by a Board of Directors with an Advisory Council, and Casey Winterson assumed the Executive Director role effective May 11, 2026. The organization is a member of the Vermont Aging Network Consortium (VANC), a shared-services Community Care Hub established January 2024 across Vermont's five AAAs.

Name

Central Vermont Council on Aging

Legal name

Central Vermont Council on Aging

Website

https://cvcoa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Central Vermont Council on Aging is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Area Agency on Aging, founded 1972, that delivers case management, Meals on Wheels, caregiver support, Medicare counseling, and wellness programs free of charge to adults 60+ and caregivers across 54 towns in Central Vermont.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aging Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Community Food Services (62421)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Continuing Care at Home (CCaH) / Virtual CCRC Programs (HLADAEAH)

Keywords

• Aging services
• Senior support
• Caregiver resources
• Medicare counseling
• Community nutrition

Headquarters

HQ city

Barre

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Older Americans Act Funding: As one of five Area Agencies on Aging in Vermont, CVCOA receives federal funding under the Older Americans Act to provide comprehensive aging services.
2. Donations and Contributions: CVCOA relies on donations from individuals, businesses, and sponsors. Services are provided free of charge to clients; donations are voluntary.
3. Town Funding: Citizens from all 54 towns in the service area provide annual funding through the democratic town meeting process.
4. Foundation and Grant Funding: Grants from foundations including Vermont Community Foundation, Vermont Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, and others support specific programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CVCOA operates a Helpline and direct service programs for adults aged 60+ and caregivers in Central Vermont, including Case Management, Meals on Wheels and community nutrition, Family Caregiver Support, Medicare/insurance counseling, Technology Training, Creative Aging programming, and evidence-based Exercise and Wellness classes. All services are provided free of charge, delivered through case management, 13 partner meal sites, and AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteers across 54 towns.

Product overview

CVCOA operates as a social services organization providing a coordinated portfolio of direct client services for older adults (60+) and caregivers in Central Vermont, rather than a software product company. The service portfolio includes a Helpline for information and assistance, Case Management for long-term care planning, Meals on Wheels and nutrition programs (serving 200,000+ meals annually), Family Caregiver Support services, Health Insurance/Medicare Counseling, Technology Training programs (including GetSetUp access and Senior Planet classes), Creative Aging initiatives with Creative Care Kits and meet-ups, Exercise and Wellness Classes (evidence-based programs like Tai Chi and Arthritis Foundation Exercise), and volunteer coordination through AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP. These services function as interconnected programs supporting independent living, rather than a modular software architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP: CVCOA's volunteer program engaging volunteers age 55+ in activities that lead to healthy futures for older adults in Central Vermont. 90% of volunteers serve through this program.
• Meals on Wheels
• Creative Aging Program
• Family Caregiver Support Program
• GetSetUp Partnership

Products and services

• Helpline Services Information and assistance helpline providing options counseling, resource referrals, and support for adults 60+ and caregivers in Central Vermont. Available Monday-Friday during business hours at 1-802-477-1364.
• Case Management Long-term support services developing comprehensive personalized care plans to help older adults remain in their homes, including benefit access, care coordination, and connection to in-home and community supports.
• Options Counseling Person-centered counseling process helping older adults explore housing, in-home supports, transportation, public benefits, nutrition, and caregiving options to support aging in place.
• Meals and Nutrition Programs Home-delivered Meals on Wheels and community nutrition programs serving over 200,000 meals annually to approximately 2,000 older adults through 13 partner meal sites across Central Vermont.
• Family Caregiver Support Program Comprehensive support services for family caregivers including Powerful Tools for Caregivers training, respite grants, caregiver support groups, Memory Cafés, and access to the Trualta online learning platform.
• Health Insurance / Medicare Counseling State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) counseling providing Medicare guidance, plan comparisons, enrollment assistance, and New to Medicare workshops for older Vermonters.
• Technology Training Technology education programs including one-on-one tech support, the GetSetUp online learning platform with 3,000+ live classes, Senior Planet in-person workshops on a variety of technology topics, and device lending.
• Creative Aging Program Arts-based programming for older adults featuring Creative Care Kits (drawing, watercolor, poetry, digital drawing, crafting) delivered to homebound individuals and Creative Aging Meet-Up groups held at senior centers across Central Vermont.
• Exercise and Wellness Classes Evidence-based exercise programs including Falls Prevention Tai Chi, Yang 24 Tai Chi, Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, Walk with Ease, Bone Builders, Lift for Life, and Strong Living.
• Tasty Bites Cooking demonstration video series featuring healthy vegetarian recipes with printable recipe cards, filmed at the Central Vermont Television station.
• Volunteer Programs AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteer opportunities including Meals on Wheels delivery, wellness class leadership, Good Neighbor companionship, and administrative support, engaging volunteers age 55+.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200,000 meals served annually to nearly 2,000 older adults
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GetSetUpcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026Vermont Aging Network Consortium (VANC), of which CVCOA is a member, has renewed its partnership with GetSetUp to extend free access to interactive online learning and wellness programming for older Vermonters. GetSetUp provides over 3,000 live classes taught by older adults for older adults. The partnership has delivered over 73,000 sessions and supported more than 25,000 older adults and caregivers across Vermont.
• Net Zero VermontminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership began 18 months ago to encourage green mobility. CVCOA and Net Zero Vermont teamed up to provide 'Green Trolleys' - electric transportation assistance for older Vermonters.
• University of Vermont (UVM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2022, CVCOA has partnered with UVM Masters of Dietetics faculty to create an internship program for dietetics students. Started with two interns and has grown steadily, benefiting both students and CVCOA nutrition programs.
• Vermont Arts CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCVCOA partnered with Vermont Arts Council to train professional teaching artists in creative aging best practices through Lifetime Arts. The partnership supported the Creative Aging program and Creative Care Kits.
• US AgingcoreOthersNational membership organization for Area Agencies on Aging. CVCOA is one of five AAAs in Vermont and participates in the national network.
• Vermont Aging Network Consortium (VANC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVANC is a nonprofit established in January 2024 as a shared services Community Care Hub (CCH) for Vermont's five Area Agencies on Aging. It strengthens coordination across the aging services network and improves access to community-based supports.
• AmeriCorps SeniorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCVCOA sponsors the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program for over two decades. 90% of CVCOA volunteers serve through this program, engaging volunteers age 55+ in nutrition, physical activity, and social connection programs.
• United WayminorOthersRegional partner supporting community services for older adults.
• Vermont 4A (Vermont Association of Area Agencies on Aging)coreOthersStatewide association representing Vermont's five Area Agencies on Aging, advocating for aging services and coordinating statewide initiatives.
• DAIL (Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living)coreOthersState agency that provides oversight and funding for aging services. CVCOA operates under state plan requirements and receives Older Americans Act funding through this department.
• Senior Planet from AARPminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCVCOA offers in-person Senior Planet workshops and classes on a variety of technology topics. Partnership provides technology training resources for older adults.
• Older Vermonters Nutrition CoalitionminorOthersCoalition focused on nutrition programs for older Vermonters, supporting the 13 partner meal sites.
• UVM Health and UVM Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with UVM Health Executive Chef for healthy eating content and tips. CVCOA works with healthcare providers to coordinate care.
• Central Vermont Home Health & HospiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome health agency providing nursing care and hospice services. CVCOA coordinates with them on care transitions and community-based support.
• 13 Partner Meal SitescoreOthersLocal nutrition programs including: Barre Area Senior Center, Chelsea Senior Center, Greater Northfield Senior Center, Greater Randolph Senior Center, Mad River Seniors, Meals on Wheels of Lamoille County, Montpelier Senior Activity Center, Orange East Senior Center, Quin-Town Senior Center, South Royalton Senior Center, Twin Valley Senior Center, Waterbury Area Senior Center, and others. These sites provide Meals on Wheels and community meals.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Age Well: Age Well is another of Vermont's five designated Area Agencies on Aging, serving older adults in northwestern Vermont with the same Older Americans Act-mandated service portfolio (case management, meals, caregiver support). It is the most directly comparable peer in terms of mission, funding model, and service mix.
• Champlain Valley Area Agency on Aging: Another Vermont Area Agency on Aging serving older adults in the Champlain Valley region. It is a fellow VANC member and offers a directly comparable service portfolio including meals, case management, and family caregiver support under the same federal designation framework.
• Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging: Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging serves as one of Vermont's five AAAs, covering the rural Northeast Kingdom region with the same Older Americans Act service mix. It is a direct peer in structure, scale, and rural Vermont service delivery model.
• Senior Solutions (Council on Aging for Southeastern Vermont): Senior Solutions is the designated Area Agency on Aging for southeastern Vermont, providing the same federally-mandated service portfolio. As a fellow VANC member with identical funding structure and mission, it is a directly comparable peer organization.

Broad incumbents

• USAging: USAging is the national membership and advocacy organization for all Area Agencies on Aging, including CVCOA. It is not a direct competitor but represents the broader industry ecosystem of which CVCOA is a part and provides industry standards, advocacy, and the Innovations Award program.
• National Council on Aging (NCOA): NCOA is a national nonprofit focused on improving the lives of older adults through evidence-based programs, advocacy, and partnerships. It overlaps with CVCOA in serving the 60+ population with health, wellness, and economic security programming at a national rather than regional level.
• LeadingAge: LeadingAge is a national association representing nonprofit aging services providers, including AAAs, CCRCs, and home health agencies. It overlaps with CVCOA in advocacy, training, and standards-setting for the nonprofit aging services sector.
• AARP Foundation: AARP Foundation is the charitable affiliate of AARP, focused on vulnerable older adults' needs including nutrition, housing, and income security. It is comparable as a large national operator/payer for programs serving low-income older adults with similar service categories.

Emerging players

• Meals on Wheels America: Meals on Wheels America is the national leadership organization supporting local Meals on Wheels programs, including CVCOA's home-delivered meal service. It is comparable as the umbrella body for one of CVCOA's core service lines and a potential funder/affiliate.
• Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE): PACE programs provide comprehensive medical and social services to frail older adults to keep them living in the community, overlapping significantly with CVCOA's case management and aging-in-place mission. PACE represents an emerging care model that could either complement or compete with AAA service offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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