After fleeing life-threatening situations in their country of origin, asylum seekers face a years-long legal process. While they wait, these new neighbors are not immediately allowed to work, often know no one here, and are not eligible for many benefits.

CASAN has stepped up to fill this gap, providing assistance according to each family or individual’s situation.

Since 2019, CASAN has assisted numerous families from different countries who are in Chittenden County, Vermont while they are in the legal process of seeking asylum. This assistance includes:

financial support for daily living expenses

help finding housing

rides to doctors appointments and more

friendship and social outings

connection to local resources and services

With $50 or 1 hour, give support and friendship to those fleeing life-threatening situations and seeking safety in Vermont.

Make a tax-deductible DONATION

Find out how to VOLUNTEER

Sign up to get e-mail updates from CASAN, and follow us on Facebook to STAY UP TO DATE.

Take a look at the CURRENT NEEDS LIST to see what is most needed by the families we assist.

We are a volunteer group of interfaith individuals and people of good will in Chittenden County, Vermont, who have come together to assist people seeking asylum in our community.