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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 7, 20112 min read

NeighborWorks makes $200,000 Irene recovery grant

NeighborWorks America Makes $200,000 Grant in Support of Irene Recovery Efforts Burlington, VT – NeighborWorks America has made a...

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David Martins

Nov 29, 20111 min read

My Turn: Helping the neediest in compassionate, sustainable ways

Burlington Free Press Article In the midst of news about the Occupy Wall Street movement and cleaning up after Irene, one news item...

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David Martins

Nov 7, 20112 min read

Irene Disaster Recovery Update

Still Time to Apply for FEMA & SBA Irene-Assistance DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 15, 2011 Individual homeowners, renters, businesses, or others...

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David Martins

Nov 7, 20111 min read

The Vermont Community Foundation’s Annual Meeting

The Community Foundation invites you to join our rescheduled annual meeting! Monday, November 14, 2011 Vermont Technical College – Judd...

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David Martins

Nov 7, 20111 min read

The Vermont Community Foundation's Annual Meeting

The Community Foundation invites you to join our rescheduled annual meeting! Monday, November 14, 2011 Vermont Technical College – Judd...

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David Martins

Nov 1, 20111 min read

Irene-damage mobile homes razed in Berlin

ERLIN — Pete Ainsworth snapped photos Monday of the excavator chomping through the roof of his neighbor’s trailer. Ainsworth’s mobile...

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David Martins

Oct 31, 20111 min read

Manage government to need, not just money

By Jack Hoffman, VTDigger.org, October 27, 2011 One of the good things to come out of Tropical Storm Irene was seeing the state respond...

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David Martins

Oct 21, 20111 min read

Mobile home owners to lawmakers, state officials: ‘We are definitely not OK’

Their frustration was palpable, their stories heart-wrenching, and their concerns numerous. But the hardest thing facing mobile home...

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David Martins

Oct 19, 20112 min read

Irene Recovery Update: Deadlines & SBA

The deadline for INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE and PUBLIC ASSISTANCE is now NOVEMBER 15, 2011 Individual homeowners, renters, businesses, or...

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David Martins

Oct 19, 20112 min read

Irene Recovery Update: Deadlines & SBA

The deadline for INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE and PUBLIC ASSISTANCE is now NOVEMBER 15, 2011 Individual homeowners, renters, businesses, or...

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David Martins

Oct 19, 20112 min read

Mobile Home Residents Announce Deadline for Action at Post-Irene Housing Forum in Barre

Post-Irene Housing Forum in Barre TONIGHT When: Wednesday October 19, 2011 at 6PM Where: Old Labor Hall, 46 Granite Street, Barre,...

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David Martins

Oct 19, 20112 min read

Irene Disaster Recovery: Update on Deadlines & SBA

The deadline for INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE and PUBLIC ASSISTANCE is now NOVEMBER 15, 2011 Individual homeowners, renters, businesses, or...

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David Martins

Oct 19, 20112 min read

Irene Disaster Recovery: Update on Deadlines & SBA

The deadline for INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE and PUBLIC ASSISTANCE is now NOVEMBER 15, 2011 Individual homeowners, renters, businesses, or...

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David Martins

Oct 18, 20111 min read

Affordable Housing Crunch, FEMA Rules Hurt Flood Victims

WATERBURY — When it comes to housing damaged by tropical storm Irene, the numbers tell quite a story. But so do the mind-numbing rules...

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David Martins

Oct 11, 20111 min read

FEMA Registration Outreach Television Segment

FEMA Registration Outreach Television Segment The deadline for registering with FEMA is October 31st. The state and FEMA are concerned...

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David Martins

Oct 6, 20112 min read

Types of Assistance Available for Vermonters with Storm Damage

Types of assistance available for Vermonters with storm damage Vermont residents should apply for assistance to help recover from damage...

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David Martins

Sep 30, 20118 min read

Irene Disaster Relief Updates

Irene Disaster Recovery Update IMPORTANT NOTICES Deadlines are approaching for Irene assistance: October 7th – FEMA deadline for...

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David Martins

Sep 26, 20111 min read

Still waiting to rebuild at Weston’s Mobile Home Park in Berlin

BERLIN — Paul Premo, 70, escaped the flood with only the shirt on his back. His neighbor Bob and Patty Goodell grabbed their cat and...

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David Martins

Sep 26, 20111 min read

Still waiting to rebuild at Weston's Mobile Home Park in Berlin

BERLIN — Paul Premo, 70, escaped the flood with only the shirt on his back. His neighbor Bob and Patty Goodell grabbed their cat and...

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David Martins

Sep 26, 20111 min read

My Turn: Government must put people first in post-Irene effort

As members of the Vermont Workers’ Center have worked to dig ourselves and our neighbors out of the thick, toxic mud left by Tropical...

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