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Here you'll find the latest information about what's happening at our member organizations, opportunities in the community, and the latest news from the Legislature. Also VAHC Staff share their thoughts about the housing crisis in Vermont.

Register for the 2013 Better Buildings by Design Conference

David Martins

Dec 26, 20121 min read

Register for the 2013 Better Buildings by Design Conference

The 2013 Better Buildings by Design Conference will be held: February 6-7, 2013 at the Sheraton Conference Center in Burlington, Vermont....

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Burlington's Bobbin Mill Apartments preserved for residents

David Martins

Dec 21, 20121 min read

Burlington's Bobbin Mill Apartments preserved for residents

By: Valerie Woodhouse, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition. Photo by Matthew Ham-Ellis. #HousingEvents #AffordableHousing #VT #BTV #BHA...

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The Rose Street Artists' Co-op is thriving in Burlington's Old North End

David Martins

Dec 21, 20121 min read

The Rose Street Artists' Co-op is thriving in Burlington's Old North End

Reposted from Vermont Life Magazine, “Creative Solution” by Melissa Pasenen. Photographs by Jerry Swope. #HousingEvents...

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David Martins

Dec 20, 20123 min read

In case you missed it: Providing the security of a home

By Brenda Torpy, CEO of Champlain Housing Trust. Reposted from the Burlington Free Press, November 22, 2012. “Snow is in the air. It’s...

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David Martins

Dec 20, 20121 min read

Vermonters helping Vermonters stay warm

By Lynn Monty, Burlington Free Press Staff Writer. Reposted from the Burlington Free Press, December 15, 2012. #VT #BTV #CVOEOWarmth...

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David Martins

Dec 5, 20121 min read

JOB ALERT: NROC Community Builder

The board of the Northgate Residents Ownership Corporation (NROC) seeks a half-time Community Builder to provide governance support and...

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David Martins

Dec 5, 20121 min read

The Coolest Lunch for COTS

Celebrate a holiday lunch, while at the same time helping those less fortunate in our community! The Committee on Temporary Shelter...

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David Martins

Dec 4, 20121 min read

Wharf Lane Open House & celebration brings affordable housing community together

“‘Burlington remains a very expensive community if you compare the incomes in the community to what we pay for housing. I see this as one...

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David Martins

Nov 20, 20121 min read

Wharf Lane Apartments Open House

Come and celebrate the renewal of Wharf Lane Apartments! The Burl ington Housing Authority and Housing Vermont have preserved and...

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Safe, affordable housing is a 'health vaccine,' says expert

David Martins

Nov 19, 20121 min read

Safe, affordable housing is a 'health vaccine,' says expert

By Matt Sutkowski. Reposted from Burlington Free Press, November 15, 2012. “There’s a magical “vaccine” out there that would improve the...

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Hundreds collaborate about housing finance issues at statewide conference

David Martins

Nov 19, 20121 min read

Hundreds collaborate about housing finance issues at statewide conference

The Vermont Statewide Housing Conference, put on by VHFA, was held last Thursday, November 15, at the Hilton in Burlington. The Vermont...

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David Martins

Nov 13, 20121 min read

Award-winning national expert to deliver housing conference keynote

By Leslie Black-Plumeau. Reposted from Housing Matters, VHFA, November 13, 2012. “Xavier de Souza Briggs, of MIT, will deliver the...

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Champlain Housing Trust Purchases South Meadow Apartments in Burlington for $19 million

David Martins

Nov 2, 20121 min read

Champlain Housing Trust Purchases South Meadow Apartments in Burlington for $19 million

#HousingEvents #ChamplainHousingTrust #VT #BTV #HousingCreationandPreservation #HousingMarket #HousingAgencyandNonprofitNews

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COTS moves Daystation to Buell Street parsonage for the winter

David Martins

Oct 19, 20121 min read

COTS moves Daystation to Buell Street parsonage for the winter

By: Joel Banner Baird, Burlington Free Press Staff Writer, posted October 11, 2012 COTS Executive Director Rita Markley said Thursday the...

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David Martins

Oct 15, 20121 min read

2012 Vermont Statewide Housing Conference – register today!

Vermont’s largest housing event is coming to the Hilton Burlington on Thursday, November 15! Keynote Speaker: Xavier de Sousa...

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David Martins

Oct 11, 20121 min read

COTS Annual Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast

#Homelessness #HousingEvents #COTS #VT #BTV #AdvocacyandPolicy #HousingAgencyandNonprofitNews

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Early-bird Registration fee for Vermont Statewide Housing Conference

David Martins

Oct 11, 20121 min read

Early-bird Registration fee for Vermont Statewide Housing Conference

#VT #BTV #Homeownership #HousingCreationandPreservation #Housing #Conferences #HousingMarket #HousingAgencyandNonprofitNews #VHFA

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VHFA career opportunity: Homeownership Outreach Coordinator

David Martins

Oct 11, 20121 min read

VHFA career opportunity: Homeownership Outreach Coordinator

#HousingEvents #VT #BTV #AdvocacyandPolicy #HousingMarket #HousingAgencyandNonprofitNews #VHFA

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National Community Land Trust Conference Big Success

David Martins

Oct 6, 20121 min read

National Community Land Trust Conference Big Success

Congratulations to VAHC member and conference host Champlain Housing Trust, the National CLT Network, and all the Vermont partners...

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David Martins

Oct 6, 20121 min read

Vermont Statewide Housing Conference – Register today!

The early bird registration fee for the Vermont Statewide Housing Conference has been extended until October 14, 2012. The Statewide...

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