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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 12, 20162 min read

Hoxworth: Secure Housing is Life Giving

Dan Hoxworth, Executive Director of Capstone Community Action, recently wrote an opinion piece published in the Times Argus on how safe...

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David Martins

Jan 11, 20161 min read

Job Opportunity: Director of Ownership Programs at Addison County Community Trust

Immediate opening for management team position in support of Addison County Community Trust’s (ACCT’s) mission of providing affordable...

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David Martins

Jan 5, 20163 min read

REMINDER: Homelessness Awareness Day & Voices 4 VT Kids conference – Thurs, Jan 7

Annual Homelessness Awareness Day & Memorial Vigil Thursday, January 7th 8am – 4:30pm State House, Montpelier Every year in January...

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David Martins

Nov 6, 20151 min read

"Difficult Choices: Housing for Vermont Families" Published by Voices for Vermont's C

Voices for Vermont’s Children recently published a report titled “Difficult Choices: Housing for Vermont Families” that discusses how the...

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David Martins

Nov 3, 20151 min read

State-Local Investment Initiative to Benefit Rutland County

On Monday State Treasurer Beth Pearce announced that NeighborWorks of Western Vermont will be receiving $1.75 million in capital funding...

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Vote for Champlain Housing Trust in the Renewal Awards

David Martins

Oct 26, 20151 min read

Vote for Champlain Housing Trust in the Renewal Awards

Champlain Housing Trust has been selected as a finalist for the Renewal Awards, a project of Atlantic Media and Allstate, which recognize...

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David Martins

Oct 22, 20152 min read

Burlington City Council Passes Housing Action Plan

Last week the Burlington City Council approved a Housing Action Plan to address the city’s housing crisis. To view the final draft of the...

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David Martins

Sep 28, 20152 min read

West Lebanon Apartments Set for Sale to Twin Pines Housing Trust

Valley News reports that Twin Pines Housing Trust has received initial approval from USDA Rural Development to purchase the Pine Tree...

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David Martins

Sep 23, 20152 min read

Affordable Housing Development Opens In Woodstock

Yesterday Woodstock, Vermont’s first affordable housing development officially opened. Safford Commons consists of 28 energy-efficient...

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David Martins

Sep 23, 20152 min read

South Burlington City Council Approves Housing Trust Fund

South Burlington City Council has recently voted to approve the creation of a new housing trust fund. This fund will allow the city to...

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David Martins

Sep 22, 20153 min read

Down Payment Assistance Offered For First Time Homebuyers In Vermont

On Friday Governor Shumlin joined VHFA and other state and community leaders to launch a new down payment assistance program for first...

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Residents, Nonprofits and Funders Celebrate Renovations to Kelley’s Field

David Martins

Sep 22, 20152 min read

Residents, Nonprofits and Funders Celebrate Renovations to Kelley’s Field

Kelley’s Field was constructed 36 years ago as a 24-unit, affordable senior housing community in the center of Hinesburg. When the owner...

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David Martins

Sep 8, 20153 min read

Sales of Mid to Low-Priced Homes Up Across Vermont

Recent reports show that sales of mid to low-priced homes is up across the state of Vermont. Below is a VT Digger report on the subject:...

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New Affordable Housing Underway in Brattleboro

David Martins

Sep 2, 20151 min read

New Affordable Housing Underway in Brattleboro

#BrattleboroHousingAuthority #Housing #PressRelease #VT

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David Martins

Sep 1, 20154 min read

A Mother’s Story: Immigrant Emerges With Hope

The Burlington Free Press recently featured the story of a local single mother who became homeless after immigrating to the United...

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New Affordable Housing Co-op Underway in Burlington

David Martins

Aug 28, 20151 min read

New Affordable Housing Co-op Underway in Burlington

#ChamplainHousingTrust #HousingVermont #VT #PressRelease #Housing

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Governor Shumlin Marks Recovery Milestones in Waterbury

David Martins

Aug 27, 20151 min read

Governor Shumlin Marks Recovery Milestones in Waterbury

#Housing #HousingCreationandPreservation #PressRelease #VT

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Plantz House Celebration & Open House in Putney, August 13th

David Martins

Aug 10, 20152 min read

Plantz House Celebration & Open House in Putney, August 13th

The Windham & Windsor Housing Trust will be holding an open house and celebration for the renovation of the historic Plantz House in...

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David Martins

Jul 10, 20152 min read

Farrington Residents to Buy Mobile Home Park as Co-op

Yesterday residents of Farrington’s Mobile Home Park in Burlington announced that they had reached a deal to purchase the property from...

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David Martins

Jul 7, 20152 min read

Affordable Housing in Shelburne

A recent article in the Shelburne News discusses the need for affordable housing in Shelburne and some of the progress that has been made...

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