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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

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

Family Supportive Housing – Concept Overview

The Agency of Human Services and the Department for Children & Families, along with their partners, have drafted an overview of their...

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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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National Housing Preservation Database launched

David Martins

Nov 30, 20121 min read

National Housing Preservation Database launched

The National Low-Income Housing Coalition and the Public and Affordable Housing Research Company launched their National Housing...

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David Martins

Nov 27, 20121 min read

2013 Housing Policy Conference & Lobby Day

The National Low-Income Housing Coalition’s annual Housing Policy Conference & Lobby Day will be held from March 17-20, 2013 in...

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David Martins

Nov 27, 20121 min read

2013 National Conference on Ending Family & Youth Homelessness

#Homelessness #HousingEvents #Housing #NationalResearch #Conferences #HousingAgencyandNonprofitNews

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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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David Martins

Nov 19, 20121 min read

The New England Housing Network Annual Conference will be held Friday, December 7, 2012 at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel in Framingham,...

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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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Maura Collins receives Rising Star award

David Martins

Nov 12, 20121 min read

Maura Collins receives Rising Star award

Congratulations to Maura! “VHFA’s Maura Collins received a Rising Star award at the Vermont Business Magazine’s annual awards dinner...

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David Martins

Nov 2, 20123 min read

Job Posting: Corrections Housing Program Coordinator

The Department of Corrections has posted a new position for a Corrections Housing Program Coordinator. This position, Reference # 31174,...

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David Martins

Nov 2, 20121 min read

2012 National Rural Housing Conference – one week left for early-bird registration!

Reposted from the Housing Assistance Council, November 2, 2012. November 9, 2012 – Early Bird Registration Deadline “The Conference is...

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David Martins

Nov 2, 20121 min read

CVCLT Home Buyer Education Workshop

For more information contact: CVCLT HomeOwnership Center, (802) 476-4493 x211 or gbrimblecombe@cvclt.org Check out www.cvclt.org or find...

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VHFA’s 2012 Annual Report delivers: County-level housing information and much more at your fingertip

David Martins

Nov 1, 20121 min read

VHFA’s 2012 Annual Report delivers: County-level housing information and much more at your fingertip

#HousingEvents #VT #Housing #HousingMarket #HousingAgencyandNonprofitNews #VHFA

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David Martins

Oct 31, 20122 min read

Cold Weather Exemption for General Assistance and Emergency Assistance programs

Richard Giddings, Deputy Commissioner, DCF-Economic Services, 10/25/12 In harsh winter weather, eligibility for temporary shelter through...

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Bennington Affordable Housing Development Celebrates Opening

David Martins

Oct 31, 20121 min read

Bennington Affordable Housing Development Celebrates Opening

#HousingEvents #HousingVermont #VT #HousingCreationandPreservation #Housing #HousingMarket #HousingAgencyandNonprofitNews

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Vermont Statewide Housing Conference registration extended!

David Martins

Oct 30, 20121 min read

Vermont Statewide Housing Conference registration extended!

#HousingEvents #VT #Housing #Conferences #HousingAgencyandNonprofitNews #VHFA

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David Martins

Oct 26, 20121 min read

Open House at Lakebridge

Reposted from the Gilman Housing Trust Facebook page, October 2012. “Gilman Housing Trust & Housing Vermont invite you to come...

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