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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.
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Job Opportunity: Seasonal Shelter Assistant Coordinator, COTS
COTS has an anticipated opening for a full time Seasonal Shelter Assistant Coordinator beginning mid-October 2015 through mid-April 2016....
David Martins
Sep 29, 20152 min read
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Gov. Shumlin Announces Strategy to End Family Homelessness by 2020
With over 1,500 Vermonters without housing on any given night and families with children now making up half of all people in emergency...
David Martins
Mar 31, 20152 min read
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COTS Launches #172VT Campaign to Help Homeless Kids
Last week COTS launched their #172VT Campaign to bring attention to the issue of child homelessness in Chittenden County and beyond....
David Martins
Mar 16, 20152 min read
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WCAX Reports on Rise in Use of Motel Vouchers This Winter
A recent report from WCAX indicates that the use of motel vouchers for the ‘cold weather exception’ program are on the rise. Below is an...
David Martins
Jan 15, 20152 min read
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Job Opportunity: Case Management Coordinator at COTS
Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS), a nonprofit recognized nationally as a model for innovative programs that provides emergency...
David Martins
Oct 14, 20141 min read
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COTS Seeking to Hire Family Shelter Assistant Coordinator
COTS Family Shelter is seeking an Assistant Coordinator to work collaboratively with the COTS leadership team. Responsibilities include...
David Martins
May 21, 20141 min read
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COTS Annual Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
On Friday, October 25 join the Committee On Temporary Shelter (COTS) for their annual meeting and volunteer appreciation breakfast. The...
David Martins
Oct 8, 20131 min read
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Burlington Free Press: Point system for the homeless would limit motel stays
Media coverage of the changes to the General Assistance Emergency Housing Rules continues this week in the Burlington Free Press....
David Martins
Jul 23, 20131 min read
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New grant awarded for innovative model to help families move beyond shelters and overflow motels
Last week, the Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS) announced the Family Supportive Housing Grant, which will provide more housing...
David Martins
Jun 4, 20132 min read
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The Latest on Motel Spending: DCF, Lawmakers Look to Slash Budget
#Homelessness #COTS #AffordableHousing #VT #StateResearch #DCF #HousingCreationandPreservation #StateBudgetFunding #Housing...
David Martins
Feb 14, 20131 min read
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Struggle to house city's homeless faces new hurdles
By Matt Ryan, Burlington Free Press Staff Writer. Reposted from the Burlington Free Press, December 14, 2012. #Homelessness #COTS...
David Martins
Dec 20, 20121 min read
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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...
David Martins
Dec 5, 20121 min read
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David Martins
Oct 29, 20121 min read
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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...
David Martins
Oct 19, 20121 min read
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COTS Annual Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
#Homelessness #HousingEvents #COTS #VT #BTV #AdvocacyandPolicy #HousingAgencyandNonprofitNews
David Martins
Oct 11, 20121 min read
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COTS NEEDS YOUR HELP
As you may know, the July 4th storms and flash floods that hit Burlington and other parts of the state flooded out the Committee on...
David Martins
Jul 6, 20121 min read
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Would a 'wet shelter' be a help or a hindrance for Burlington?
#Homelessness #COTS #VT #Poverty #BurlingtonFreePress
David Martins
Mar 21, 20121 min read
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Homeless man's death triggers Burlington shelter talk
You will often hear politicians talk about making sure no one freezes to death in Vermont. Well, it appears someone has frozen to death...
David Martins
Dec 29, 20111 min read
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Homeless man’s death triggers Burlington shelter talk
You will often hear politicians talk about making sure no one freezes to death in Vermont. Well, it appears someone has frozen to death...
David Martins
Dec 29, 20111 min read
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Managing the Needs of Vermont's Homeless VPR Story
Wednesday, 11/16/11 Noon and 7pm By Jane Lindholm, Produced by Patti Daniels The recent Occupy protests in Burlington brought to light...
David Martins
Nov 16, 20111 min read
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