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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.

David Martins

Aug 28, 20141 min read

USICH and HUD Will Host the Second of Four Webinars on Family Homelessness September 10

Join the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on September...

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David Martins

Jul 11, 20141 min read

Webinar on Growing Criminalization of Homelessness in U.S. Cities

The National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty will host a free webinar discussing findings from its forthcoming report, No Safe...

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David Martins

Jul 10, 20142 min read

Vermont Veteran Services SSVF Program Seeking Eligible Families

The Vermont Veteran Services SSVF program works to help Vermont veteran households who are literally homeless or at imminent risk of...

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David Martins

Jun 23, 20142 min read

Four New HUD CoC Projects Awarded in Vermont

Important news, last Thursday HUD announced a second round of grants totaling $140 million to nearly 900 local homeless assistance...

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David Martins

Jun 23, 20142 min read

Register Today: HUD and USICH – Core Principles of Housing First and Rapid Re-Housing Webinar

This upcoming Thursday, June, 26, at 2pm there will be a web opportunity to hear directly from HUD and USICH staff about rapid re-housing...

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David Martins

Apr 22, 20141 min read

Round-Up of Coverage of Count Showing Increasing Homelessness in Vermont

Last week the Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness and the Chittenden County Continuum of Care released the results of this year’s...

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David Martins

Apr 16, 20142 min read

Point-in-Time Count Shows Homelessness in Vermont Continues to Increase

Annual one night count of state’s homeless population finds one in four are children. MONTPELIER, VT – On a single night in January,...

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David Martins

Apr 2, 20142 min read

Domestic Violence is a Leading Cause of Homelessness

In 2013, 16% of all homeless adults were victims of domestic violence. The proportion is even higher for women, with as many as one in...

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David Martins

Mar 26, 20142 min read

ICYMI: The Sequester and the Homeless

Consequences from sequestration continue to reverberate even after December’s budget deal. The previous year’s cuts have deepened and...

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David Martins

Mar 3, 20141 min read

Webinar on Thursday: Tent Cities, Homelessness & Human Rights

This Thursday, March 6 from 2:00pm – 3:00pm join the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty for the webinar Tent Cities,...

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David Martins

Feb 19, 20141 min read

Tune-in Tonight for the Annual Homelessness Marathon, Live from Brattleboro

A reminder, tonight at 7 pm on Brattleboro Community TV (Channel 8) and on WVEW 107.7 LPFM, tune in to see/hear the 16th Annual...

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David Martins

Feb 19, 20141 min read

Registration Open for National Health Care for the Homeless Council's Annual Conference

Registration is now open for the 2014 National Health Care for the Homeless Conference & Policy Symposium, which will take place from May...

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David Martins

Feb 19, 20141 min read

60 Minutes Report on Housing the Chronically Homeless

Last week CBS News and 60 Minutes aired a story on the possible benefits of finding permanent homes for the most vulnerable homeless...

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RuralEdge's Rural Reality Campaign to Spotlight Homelessness in the Northeast Kingdom

David Martins

Feb 18, 20141 min read

RuralEdge's Rural Reality Campaign to Spotlight Homelessness in the Northeast Kingdom

RuralEdge is partnering with Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, Northeast Kingdom Youth Services, Lyndon State College, and Q Burke...

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David Martins

Feb 6, 20142 min read

Registration Now Open for NEK Veterans Summit

Lyndon State College will be hosting the Northeast Kingdom Veterans Summit on March 15, 2014. Registration is now open. The purpose of...

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David Martins

Jan 27, 20141 min read

February 19th: 16th Annual Homelessness Marathon Taking Place in Brattleboro

The 16th Annual Homelessness Marathon will be taking place on Wednesday, February 19. The Marathon has previously been broadcast from...

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David Martins

Jan 27, 20141 min read

ICYMI: Leahy Editorial Spotlights Perils Facing Vermont's Homeless Children

In case you missed it, earlier in the month Senator Patrick Leahy wrote an editorial highlighting the perils facing Vermont’s homeless...

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David Martins

Jan 8, 20141 min read

Tomorrow: Homelessness Awareness Day and Memorial Vigil at the State House

This year’s Homelessness Awareness Day and Memorial Vigil is taking place tomorrow, Thursday, January 9, at the State House in Montpelier....

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David Martins

Jan 8, 20141 min read

Upcoming Point-In-Time Training Events

Four dates have been scheduled for individuals to become trained and ready for this year’s Point-In-Time (PIT) Count. The next PIT count...

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January 9: Homelessness Awareness Day and Memorial Vigil at the State House

David Martins

Dec 20, 20131 min read

January 9: Homelessness Awareness Day and Memorial Vigil at the State House

Every year in January concerned citizens and homeless service providers from across Vermont gather at the State House in Montpelier for a...

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