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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

Oct 6, 20142 min read

Housing and the Workforce: A Place to Hang One's Hat

A new paper was released this week highlighting the link between affordable housing and other public policy priorities. Housing and the...

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David Martins

Oct 6, 20142 min read

Energy Efficient Housing Project Brings Pilot Home to Bennington

After the loss of homes caused by Tropical Storm Irene, the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board partnered with Efficiency Vermont for...

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David Martins

Oct 3, 20141 min read

SAVE THE DATE: New England Housing Network Annual Conference, December 12th

The New England Housing Network Annual Conference will be held on on Friday, December 12th at the Sheraton Needham in Needham, MA. This...

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David Martins

Oct 3, 20141 min read

VAHC TV: 2014 Vermont Statewide Housing Conference Preview

The Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition has a bimonthly program on CCTV and this month Maura Collins, Director of Policy and...

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David Martins

Oct 2, 20141 min read

Gubernatorial Candidates Scott Milne and Governor Peter Shumlin Address VAHC and VCEH at Annual Meet

If you were not able to attend, on September 16th the VAHC annual meeting and joint meeting with the Vermont Coalition to End...

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David Martins

Sep 24, 20141 min read

Housing: Fair, Safe, Affordable: Intersection of Transportation, Locational Efficiency, and Inclusiv

Recently, Ted Wimpey of the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity and Michelle Boomhower of the Chittenden County Regional...

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David Martins

Sep 24, 20141 min read

SAVE THE DATE: VHCC Annual Meeting, October 8th

The Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition’s Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 8 from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Capitol...

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Final Reminder: Vermont Housing Needs Assessment – Deadline September 24th 10PM

David Martins

Sep 23, 20141 min read

Final Reminder: Vermont Housing Needs Assessment – Deadline September 24th 10PM

The Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development has retained Bowen National Research to conduct a Statewide Housing Needs...

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David Martins

Sep 18, 20142 min read

Housing First Featured in The New Yorker Magazine

In the latest issue of The New Yorker magazine, the financial page highlights the Housing First program. Author James Surowiecki...

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Registration Now Open for 2014 Vermont Statewide Housing Conference!

David Martins

Sep 17, 20141 min read

Registration Now Open for 2014 Vermont Statewide Housing Conference!

Registration for the 2014 Vermont Statewide Housing Conference is now open! The biannual conference will be held Wednesday, November 19th...

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Job Opportunity With VT Agency of Housing and Community Development

David Martins

Sep 17, 20141 min read

Job Opportunity With VT Agency of Housing and Community Development

The Vermont Agency of Housing and Community Development is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Community Development...

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David Martins

Sep 17, 20142 min read

Housing and Health: The Importance of Place

A new paper was released this week highlighting the link between affordable housing and good health. Housing and Health: The Importance...

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Harrington Village and Wright House Grand Opening Celebration

David Martins

Sep 11, 20142 min read

Harrington Village and Wright House Grand Opening Celebration

On Wednesday a large crowd gathered to celebrate the opening of Harrington Village and the Wright House in Shelburne, Vermont. Three...

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Housing America's Older Adults — Meeting the Needs of an Aging Population

David Martins

Sep 5, 20141 min read

Housing America's Older Adults — Meeting the Needs of an Aging Population

Earlier this week the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies and AARP Foundation released a new report on the housing issues...

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David Martins

Sep 3, 20142 min read

Housing and Education: Putting the Pieces Together

A new paper was released today highlighting the impact that affordable housing can have on a child’s education. Housing and Education:...

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SAVE THE DATE: Homes For All Housing Summit, September 18

David Martins

Sep 3, 20141 min read

SAVE THE DATE: Homes For All Housing Summit, September 18

Have you ever wondered if there was support for your struggling tenants? Have you ever wished there was assistance available to help...

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HUD Announces Drop in Veteran Homelessness – How Vermont Veteran Services Helps

David Martins

Aug 29, 20142 min read

HUD Announces Drop in Veteran Homelessness – How Vermont Veteran Services Helps

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and U.S. Interagency Council on...

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VSHA Shelter+Care Available Soon (Chronic Homeless Only)

David Martins

Aug 29, 20141 min read

VSHA Shelter+Care Available Soon (Chronic Homeless Only)

The Vermont State Housing Authority (VSHA) will be accepting completed applications (about 10 total) between Monday, October 13th through...

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David Martins

Aug 28, 20141 min read

USICH and HUD Will Host the Second of Four Webinars on Family Homelessness September 10

Join the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on September...

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David Martins

Aug 28, 20142 min read

Two Local Mobile Home Co-op Success Stories Featured in St. Albans Messenger

The St. Albans Messenger recently published a great profile of two mobile home parks in Franklin County that went directly to a...

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