Take a look at the latest CASP Newsletter to learn about the important work being done to support asylum seekers and immigrant families in our community. In the sections below, we’ve highlighted some of the newsletter’s key updates, including organizational accomplishments, new board members, community partnerships, volunteer opportunities, and important immigration-related news. To read the… Continue reading
So far in 2026 CASP has: Served a total of clients from Afghanistan, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Honduras, Mexico, Palestine, Russia, Sudan, and Tajikistan. Provided housing, employment, continued learning, and/or case management services to 29 clients, of whom 4 are new clients in 2026. Assisted an additional 6 individuals on a one-time basis with legal consultation… Continue reading
CASP would like to recognize the community support of Cameo Arts Foundation, Inc., as well as their partners the Walpole Unitarian Church and Music at the Meetinghouse at the First Congregational Church of Lebanon. Musicians included Laurie Rabut, viola da gamba and violin; Beth Hilgartner, recorders and voice; Leslie Neighbor Stroud, traverso; and Ernie Drown,… Continue reading
Thanks to departing CASP Board members Timm Harris, Board Treasurer, and Celestin Nkusi Ntaganda. We appreciate all of your work and dedication in support of CASP and the clients we serve. And welcome to two new Board members, Adriana Negrón and Larry Childs! Adriana Negrón Adriana Negrón was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and… Continue reading
We have continued to see changes to the immigration landscape since the last newsletter in February. Last year, the U.S. government imposed an annual filing fee for asylum applications, but it was soon challenged in the courts and paused for several months. The fee has now been reinstated, and the government says that, beginning on… Continue reading
People with asylum cases pending for more than one (1) year must now pay a new yearly fee to the U.S. government in order to keep their applications pending. This is called the Annual Asylum Fee or AAF. Starting May 29, 2026, the government says it can reject pending asylum applications if the applicant’s Annual… Continue reading
We would like to extend our deepest and most heartfelt gratitude to all of the incredible artists, donors, supporters, volunteers, and community members who made this year’s Arts Marathon such a meaningful and inspiring success. Through your generosity, creativity, dedication, and encouragement, together we were able to raise over $33,500 in support of CASP and… Continue reading
The final gallery for April Arts Marathon is ready for your viewing! After a month of amazing creativity, the artists have selected work to share with you. Take a look of their work on this link: https://caspvt.org/april-arts-marathon-2026-final-gallery/ We would also like to take this opportunity to thank these artists whose commitment and talent resulted in… Continue reading
The Midway Gallery for the April Arts Marathon is now LIVE! This is an opportunity to get a taste of what all the amazing creatives are up to as they produce work for the marathon. In the gallery you will find photographs, music videos, still lives, sketches, paintings-oils, pastels, watercolors, collages, quilts, creations of wood,… Continue reading
We Would like to let you know about a fundraiser that is being conducted by our community partners, Vermont Legal Aid (VLA) and the Vermont Asylum Support Program (VAAP). VAAP and VLA provide immigration legal services to a number of CASP clients and are in the process of expanding services in Southern Vermont. They currently… Continue reading