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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.

2012 Annual Housing Policy Conference & Lobby Day

David Martins

Jan 18, 20121 min read

2012 Annual Housing Policy Conference & Lobby Day

When: March 25-28, 2012 Where: Washington D.C. With budget battles looming and the presidential election already in full swing, 2012 is...

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David Martins

Jan 18, 20121 min read

New Mobile Home Facts from DHCA

2011 Mobile Home Park Information: Number of parks is 248 Number of total lots is 7,194 Number of vacant lots statewide is 310 or 4.3%...

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David Martins

Jan 18, 20121 min read

Public Hearing Announcement: Friday, February 17th

A public hearing is scheduled for Friday, February 17, 2012, time 10AM, at the Division of Fire Safety office located at 1311 US Route...

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David Martins

Jan 17, 20121 min read

IA’s Voice is Being Heard

Yesterday there were about 125 people at our Action on the State Budget at Ohavi Zedek, in which we urged decision-makers to be bold and...

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David Martins

Jan 17, 20121 min read

IA's Voice is Being Heard

Yesterday there were about 125 people at our Action on the State Budget at Ohavi Zedek, in which we urged decision-makers to be bold and...

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Vermont's Annual Homeless Memorial Vigil

David Martins

Jan 6, 20121 min read

Vermont's Annual Homeless Memorial Vigil

#Homelessness #VT #Homeownership #Poverty #BurlingtonFreePress #AdvocacyandPolicy #Housing #HousingAgencyandNonprofitNews

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David Martins

Jan 6, 20122 min read

Vermont’s Annual Homeless Memorial Vigil

Advocates rally for Vermont homeless Burlington Free Press – Terri Hallenbeck MONTPELIER — A day when the temperature is 7 degrees out at...

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David Martins

Jan 6, 20122 min read

My Turn: Helping Vermont End Homelessness

Burlington Free Press – Barbara Fields We’ve seen that when localities combine housing with supportive services the results are fewer...

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After Irene, Brattleboro Reexamines Housing Plans

David Martins

Jan 4, 20121 min read

After Irene, Brattleboro Reexamines Housing Plans

#Homelessness #VTIrene #VT #VTRecovery #Homeownership #Poverty #DisasterRelief #Housing #Irene

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Mobile homes razed; officials laud a first step in resolving post-Irene, low-income housing issues

David Martins

Jan 4, 20121 min read

Mobile homes razed; officials laud a first step in resolving post-Irene, low-income housing issues

#Homelessness #VTIrene #VT #VTRecovery #Homeownership #Poverty #HousingCreationandPreservation #DisasterRelief #Housing #MobileHomeParks

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David Martins

Jan 4, 20121 min read

$1.47 million in VHCB funding to assist households affected by Hurricane Irene

www.vermontbiz.com Thu Dec 22 2011 At a meeting on December 6, the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board presented funding awards to the...

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David Martins

Dec 29, 20111 min read

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...

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David Martins

Dec 29, 20111 min read

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...

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David Martins

Dec 21, 20111 min read

Graduate Level Housing Policy Course

Mondays from 4 to 7pm* – 456 Waterman Hall, Burlington – January 23rd to May 7th This is a unique time in history when so much public...

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David Martins

Dec 14, 20111 min read

Concrete slabs and memories

Non-profit group removes trailers damaged by Irene for free Friday December 9, 2011 BRATTLEBORO — Three months ago the tropical storm...

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David Martins

Dec 13, 20111 min read

Northeast states cut heating aid to poor

Northeast states cut heating aid to poor Burlington Free Press – December 11, 2011 WASHINGTON — Mary Power is 92 and worried about...

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David Martins

Dec 12, 20111 min read

VRSC Workshop: Bridges Out of Poverty on March 21, 2012

The Vermont Resident Service Coordinators are offering a workshop, Bridges Out of Poverty, on March 21, 2012. Attached please find the...

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David Martins

Nov 29, 20111 min read

My Turn: Helping the neediest in compassionate, sustainable ways

Burlington Free Press Article In the midst of news about the Occupy Wall Street movement and cleaning up after Irene, one news item...

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Champlain Housing Trust Wins $100,000 Housing for Everyone Award from TD Charitable Foundation

David Martins

Nov 29, 20111 min read

Champlain Housing Trust Wins $100,000 Housing for Everyone Award from TD Charitable Foundation

Energy efficiency, including weatherization initiatives, HVAC improvements, or implementation of alternative or renewable...

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David Martins

Nov 29, 20111 min read

No permit for Bellows Falls Warming Shelter

By CARTER VANDERHOOF / Reformer Staff Thursday November 24, 2011 ROCKINGHAM — During a recent deliberative session, members of the...

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