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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 23, 20121 min read

Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition Legislative Day

SAVE THE DATE: VHCC Legislative Day will be Thursday, February 23, 2012 at the State House in Montpelier. PLEASE SET ASIDE FEBRUARY 23rd...

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David Martins

Jan 23, 20121 min read

Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition Legislative Day

SAVE THE DATE: VHCC Legislative Day will be Thursday, February 23, 2012 at the State House in Montpelier. PLEASE SET ASIDE FEBRUARY 23rd...

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David Martins

Jan 19, 20121 min read

Task force identifies post-Irene legal issues

VTDIGGER.ORG Tropical Storm Irene upended houses, personal property and lives in Vermont. The natural disaster, which destroyed more...

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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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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

Roundtable Discussion of Affordable Housing Preservation in Vermont

Please join us on Tuesday, March 13 for a Roundtable Discussion of Affordable Housing Preservation in Vermont. It’s taking place at...

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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

Tenant Talk’s final issue of 2011 is now available!

Tenant Talk is NLIHC’s newsletter for residents of public housing, assisted tenants, and low income renters and their allies. Our fourth...

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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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