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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

Mar 18, 20152 min read

New, Affordable Senior Housing Complex Set to Begin Construction in Milton

MyChamplainValley.com recently reported on a new, affordable senior housing complex in Milton that is set to begin construction later...

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David Martins

Mar 5, 20152 min read

Leahy, Sanders, Welch Announce $1.5 M In Affordable Housing Grants For Vermont’s Local NeighborWorks

Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont), Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and Representative Peter Welch (D-Vermont) Wednesday announced $1.5...

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David Martins

Feb 24, 20151 min read

Committee Abandons Homeless Shelter Plan for St. Johnsbury

“Committee Abandons Homeless Shelter Plan for St. Johnsbury” (View original article published February 6th in the Valley News here) A St....

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David Martins

Feb 10, 20152 min read

Cold Winter Stretches State's Emergency Housing Budget

VT Digger reports on how demand for emergency housing this winter has increased, particularly amongst families with children, and how...

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David Martins

Jan 30, 20152 min read

Rural America's Silent Housing Crisis

This week The Atlantic did a feature on the rural housing crisis, bringing attention to the fact that safe and affordable housing is not...

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David Martins

Jan 28, 20152 min read

WCAX Features the SASH Program

WCAX recently featured the SASH program as part of its coverage. Below is an excerpt from the article: Nancy Baker and Rebecca Sleeman...

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Save the Date: CHT Public Forum and Advocacy Workshop, February 3rd

David Martins

Jan 27, 20151 min read

Save the Date: CHT Public Forum and Advocacy Workshop, February 3rd

In preparation for the VHCC Legislative Day on February 12th, Champlain Housing Trust will be hosting a public forum and advocacy...

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David Martins

Jan 26, 20153 min read

Housing is Fundamental to Affordability

The opinion piece below was written by Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner of Housing and Community Development and Chair of the Vermont...

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David Martins

Jan 23, 20151 min read

VHFA FY 2014 Annual Report

The Vermont Housing Finance Agency has released their FY 2014 Annual Report. The report contains detailed statistical information on who,...

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SAVE THE DATE: VHCC Legislative Day, February 12

David Martins

Jan 21, 20152 min read

SAVE THE DATE: VHCC Legislative Day, February 12

**SAVE THE DATE** LEGISLATIVE DAY Thursday, February 12th State House, Montpelier PLEASE SET ASIDE FEBRUARY 12th as a day that you and...

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2015 – 2019 Consolidated Plan Public Outreach and Drafting Schedule

David Martins

Jan 16, 20151 min read

2015 – 2019 Consolidated Plan Public Outreach and Drafting Schedule

The planning process for the 2015 HUD Consolidated Plan is currently underway. If you have not already completed the online survey please...

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David Martins

Jan 15, 20152 min read

WCAX Reports on Rise in Use of Motel Vouchers This Winter

A recent report from WCAX indicates that the use of motel vouchers for the ‘cold weather exception’ program are on the rise. Below is an...

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David Martins

Jan 12, 20153 min read

Vermod: Redesigning the Mobile Home for the 21st Century

The current issue of Seven Days discusses several innovative ways that Vermont is leading the way in energy-efficiency at home. One of...

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David Martins

Dec 18, 20142 min read

SASH Program Featured in LeadingAge

LeadingAge recently featured Vermont’s SASH program in an article titled Affordable Senior Housing Plus Services Program Slows Growth in...

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David Martins

Dec 5, 20142 min read

Land Trust Seeks Rentals in Barre and Montpelier for Displaced Tenants

Central Vermont Community Land Trust is seeking help in relocating residents who are currently housed in units in Barre and Montpelier...

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David Martins

Dec 5, 20142 min read

USDA Awards $250,000 to Four Vermont Organizations To Repair and Rehabilitate Rural Housing

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Friday that four Vermont organizations received a total of $250,000 in Rural...

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David Martins

Dec 4, 20142 min read

VT Consolidated Plan Citizen Participation Survey & Meetings

The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is preparing a new five-year Consolidated Plan for 2015-2020 as required by...

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David Martins

Nov 26, 20142 min read

How 'Housing First' Reduces Homelessness And Saves Money

Today Vermont Public Radio highlighted the Housing First program and Pathways VT, which provides these services in Vermont. Below is an...

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David Martins

Nov 24, 20141 min read

VT’s Greenest Building Awards Competition Now Accepting Applications

Applications are now being accepted for the 2014 VT’s Greenest Building Awards Competition. Hosted by the Vermont Green Building Network...

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David Martins

Nov 24, 20142 min read

Wright House Featured in Affordable Housing Finance Magazine

Cathedral Square’s Wright House, a new senior housing development in Shelburne, was recently featured in the November/December issue of...

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