Capstone Community Action, Inc.
Alison Calderara currently serves as the Executive Director and Chief of Programs and Advancement at Capstone Community Action, Inc. since March 2020. Prior to this role, Alison was the Chief Executive Officer at Community Health Centers of Burlington from June 2015 to August 2019, successfully leading the organization out of deficit and implementing strategies for payment reform. Alison's extensive experience in health and human services includes roles such as Vice President of Community and Grants and Director of Homeless Health Care Programs, emphasizing operations, budgeting, and strategic vision. Alison has also held various leadership positions at Community Health Centers of Burlington since 1992, focusing on community relations, development, and patient services. Alison holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Studies and Human Resource Development, along with a Graduate Certificate in Health Administration Leadership from the University of Vermont.
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Capstone Community Action, Inc.
Founded in 1965, Capstone Community Action improves the lives of Vermonters in need by providing opportunities, education, and vital assistance. By breaking down the barriers that prevent people from thriving, we offer the hope people need, the dignity everyone deserves, and a better community for all. Capstone Community Action is part of a nationwide network of community action agencies (CAA) established by the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 in order to fight America’s War on Poverty. Today, there are nearly 1,000 CAAs across the United States. CAAs are a primary source of support for Americans who are living in poverty in both rural and urban areas. Capstone Community Action is one of five CAAs in Vermont. Capstone Community Action (formerly known as Central Vermont Community Action Council) has served low-income residents of Lamoille, Orange, and Washington Counties and nine communities in Windsor, Addison, and Rutland Counties. Over the years, Capstone has earned a reputation for leadership in education on poverty issues, advocacy on behalf of low-income families, and developing innovative strategies and programs to reduce poverty in Vermont. As a result, we rebranded in 2014 from Central Vermont Community Action Council, Inc. to Capstone Community Action, Inc. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, we provide a wide offering of programs and services for low to moderate income Vermonters aimed at reducing poverty and creating prosperity. The core source of funding for CAAs comes from the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) which channels federal funds through the states to local agencies to fight poverty and promote self-sufficiency. Nationally, CSBG funding accounts for less than 10 percent of CAA funding. We use these federal dollars to build and attract additional investments in their programs from state, local, and private sources.