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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

Jan 19, 20122 min read

Upcoming: HOME Proposed Rule Webinar

Upcoming: HOME Proposed Rule Webinar January 24, 2012 from 1:30 to 3:30 EST For More Information Please Visit: http://hometa.info HUD...

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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

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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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 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 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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Fourteen new affordable apartments in Randolph

David Martins

Dec 12, 20111 min read

Fourteen new affordable apartments in Randolph

#VT #Homeownership #HousingCreationandPreservation #Housing #HousingAgencyandNonprofitNews

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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 22, 20111 min read

Leahy, Sanders, Welch announce grants totaling more than $1 M for economic development planning in e

(MONDAY, Nov. 21) – Senator Patrick Leahy (D), Senator Bernie Sanders (I) and Congressman Peter Welch (D) announced Monday that the...

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David Martins

Nov 3, 20111 min read

Celebrate the Opening of 30 New Apartments

Join the Champlain Housing Trust and Housing Vermont, with special guest Senator Bernie Sanders (schedule permitting), to celebrate the...

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David Martins

Oct 19, 20112 min read

Mobile Home Residents Announce Deadline for Action at Post-Irene Housing Forum in Barre

Post-Irene Housing Forum in Barre TONIGHT When: Wednesday October 19, 2011 at 6PM Where: Old Labor Hall, 46 Granite Street, Barre,...

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David Martins

Oct 19, 20112 min read

Irene Disaster Recovery: Update on Deadlines & SBA

The deadline for INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE and PUBLIC ASSISTANCE is now NOVEMBER 15, 2011 Individual homeowners, renters, businesses, or...

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David Martins

Oct 19, 20112 min read

Irene Disaster Recovery: Update on Deadlines & SBA

The deadline for INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE and PUBLIC ASSISTANCE is now NOVEMBER 15, 2011 Individual homeowners, renters, businesses, or...

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David Martins

Oct 6, 20112 min read

Types of Assistance Available for Vermonters with Storm Damage

Types of assistance available for Vermonters with storm damage Vermont residents should apply for assistance to help recover from damage...

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