Since 1929, Vermont Catholic Charities, Inc. has been providing services to individuals and families throughout Vermont. Programs offered include residential care homes for seniors, emergency aid to help with basic needs, counseling services in South Burlington, Rutland, Middlebury, St. Albans and Swanton, and prison ministry. Vermont Catholic Charities seeks to enhance the dignity, self-respect, confidence and personal development of individuals and families, whose lives are touched by the agency's programs.