Champlain Valley Agency on Aging
Helping People Age with Independence and Dignity
Champlain Valley Agency on Aging, Inc. (CVAA) is
a private, non-profit, United Way organization. CVAA helps seniors in Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle counties age with independence and dignity by providing information, services, education, support and advocacy to seniors and caregivers.
Our staff and volunteers know how to put older people and their caregivers in touch with a wide range of the services they need to live independently for as long as possible.
Leunigs Chef Named Top Chef of the Champlain Valley
 Donnell Collins, Executive Chef and co-owner of Leunig's Bistro and Cafe in Burlington was named Top Chef of the Champlain Valley at CVAA's benefit to support Meals on Wheels. Collins went head to head against Sam Palmisano of Pulcinella's (2008 & 2009 Top Chef winner) and David Fonte of 156 Bistro. The winning dish was a cornmeal crusted quail with cherry sauce. - Read More
Local Farmers Take a Stand Against Senior Hunger in Vermont
Local farmers and food producers have taken a stand against senior hunger by supporting the Top Chef of the Champlain Valley, an Iron Chef Experience to be held at UVM's Davis Center on August 9 at 6pm to benefit the Champlain Valley Agency on Aging's Meals on Wheels Program. Local farms have donated products to be used at the Top Chef completion and have generously donated their time and expertise to make sure that no senior in Vermont goes hungry. - Read More
CVAA Gearing up for Increased Need
 Champlain Valley Agency on Aging is a non-profit organization that empowers seniors to live well. With the help of our community partners and volunteers, we serve over 10,000 seniors. As baby boomers head into retirement, we expect to be serving even more seniors. To help us better serve Champlain Valley’s seniors, we are making some exciting changes. - Read More
Your Golden Ticket
For each candle I add to my birthday cake it seems like I add one more doctor to my health care team. I remember not too long ago having just a primary doctor and a dentist but now I am working my way through every specialized provider in the book. It happens to us all; as we age we develop more chronic issues and if your family is like mine than you were deemed high risk before the doctor had a chance to swat your behind. - Read More
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