We are excited to welcome Julie Morse to the CASP team as our new Case Manager. Julie brings a diverse and impactful background, having worked as a freelance journalist in Mexico and California, where she covered critical issues such as immigration and public health. She has also served as a bilingual crisis hotline counselor for… Continue reading
Last Spring, The Putney School held a Charitable Work Day Program that benefited CASP. Below is an excerpt from the letter the school sent along with the donation, describing their fundraiser. ” Around 12 years ago, a Putney School student had the idea to organize a community service day that was a win-win-win scenario. Putney… Continue reading
Seeking artists, writers, woodworks, poets, potters, and creatives of all stripes to participate in CASP’s April Arts Marathon fundraiser! CASP’s annual Arts Marathon will run throughout April. Now is the time to gear up and bring together the creative community. We hope you will join us! In theses stressful times we all need respite from… Continue reading
There have been rumors of ICE presence in Brattleboro recently, but there was no verified activity. If you have reason to believe that ICE is present in the community, you can report it via this online form: http://tinyurl.com/ICEinBratt . You can also report it to the Vermont Asylum Assistance Project (VAAP): click this link …. Continue reading
Dear Friend of CASP, The past three months have seen a barrage of changes in the immigration landscape. The news is difficult to hear and brings up all sort of emotions, including great anxiety and confusion among the clients that we serve. At the end of November, we saw the federal government use a tragic,… Continue reading
We received a request from a community partner agency, working with an individual who has been detained by ICE. Below are the actions that they are requesting from the community. We wanted to share the request with you in case you are moved to take any of these actions on his behalf. Sincerely, Sharon Hall-Smith
Check out this new article that was Issued January 29, 2026, 6:10 pm in VT digger by Greta Solsaa. The article discusses a new partnership between Vermont Legal Aid and the Vermont Asylum Assistance Project has launched the immigration Community Lawyering Initiative, expanding free immigration legal service into southern and central Vermont. For the first time in… Continue reading
Dear CASP Supporter, As 2025 draws to a close, we at the Community Asylum Seekers Project (CASP) would like to thank you for your support in creating a safe and welcoming community fir those seeking asylum in southern Vermont! In 2025, CASP has successfully assisted asylum seekers in the following ways: Served a total of… Continue reading
Issued Thursday, 12/11/2025 – 5:11 PM US government halts asylum process for applicants from 19 countries after attack on National Guard in the nation’s capital SOUTHERN VERMONT—The intensifying crackdown on immigrants by the administration of President Donald Trump has deepened a climate of fear among overseas nationals in southern Vermont although there’s no new evidence… Continue reading
Community Asylum Seekers Project (CASP) is seeking a compassionate, bilingual (English/Spanish) Case Manager to support asylum seekers in Southern Vermont. This part-time, (25 hours/week at $26/hour) will provide direct client support, coordinate services and volunteers, and help clients move toward stability and independence in the Brattleboro area. Applications will receive full consideration by January 12th… Continue reading