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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.
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Congress passes new stimulus package with housing assistance
On Monday, December 21, Congress passed a Covid-19 emergency relief bill that includes $25 billion in rental assistance and extends the...
David Martins
Dec 23, 20203 min read
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CBPP – New Videos: Boosting SNAP Will Make Big Difference
Please see the following announcement from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities: We have released three new videos showing the...
David Martins
Aug 3, 20201 min read
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ACTION ALERT: Help Stop HUD’s Proposed Rule to Allow Discrimination Against Transgender People Exper
Please see the following action alert from the NLIHC: Help Stop HUD’s Proposed Rule to Allow Discrimination Against Transgender People...
David Martins
Jul 24, 20202 min read
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ACTION ALERT: Ask HUD to create a federal moratorium on evictions to cover the gap between CARES and
From our partners at the National Low Income Housing Coalition: The National Housing Law Project drafted a letter that NLIHC contributed...
David Martins
Jul 16, 20201 min read
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Affordable Housing Still Out of Reach for Low-Wage Workers
Vermont Housing Wage is $23.36, According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition A new report co-released by the National Low...
David Martins
Jul 14, 20203 min read
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NLIHC: House Releases Spending Bill for Affordable Housing and Community Development
From our allies at the National Low Income Housing Coalition: House Releases Spending Bill for Affordable Housing and Community...
David Martins
Jul 9, 20202 min read
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ACTION ALERT: Sign on to letters supporting HOME & funding for housing
Enterprise HOME letter: Last Chance to Sign On to HOME Letter Enterprise is circulating an organizational sign-on letter...
David Martins
Jun 16, 20202 min read
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Summary of the federal COVID-19 relief bill from Senator Leahy
LEAHY: Coronavirus Emergency Relief Bill Will Bring Nearly $2 Billion to Vermont Leahy was the lead Democratic negotiator on a key...
David Martins
Mar 26, 20203 min read
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Reminder: Homelessness Awareness Day & Memorial Vigil – Jan. 15, State House, Montpelier
Your voice is needed at the State House! Advocates from across the state will gather on January 15th for Homelessness Awareness Day and...
David Martins
Dec 31, 20194 min read
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GOOD NEWS: Vermont 2-1-1 to Resume 24-Hour Coverage
sign-on letter supporting resumption of Vermont 211’s after-hours service, as well as the many folks who supported the effort in...
David Martins
Nov 21, 20193 min read
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ALERT: Sign on to letter supporting VT-211
Vermont 211 has had to cut back their after-hours referral service. In response, we have written a letter to legislative leaders asking...
David Martins
Oct 25, 20191 min read
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DEADLINE TOMORROW: Comment on Trump Administration’s Attempt to Weaken Fair Housing
As you may have heard through other networks, on July 29 the Trump Administration proposed a drastic change to the regulations...
David Martins
Oct 17, 20192 min read
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TAKE ACTION: Public Hearings on the Governor’s Budget Proposal Monday 2/25
TAKE ACTION: Public Hearings on the Governor’s Budget Proposal Monday 2/25 Four weeks ago Governor Phil Scott announced his recommended...
David Martins
Feb 23, 20195 min read
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From NLIHC: House Democrats Move to End Government Shutdown
The following brief comes from the National Low Income Housing Coalition. It contains a ton of useful information about the government...
David Martins
Jan 2, 20193 min read
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Burlington’s Review of Inclusionary Zoning Moves to Next Step
Two Burlington City Council committees have begun meeting jointly to review the recommendations of the Inclusionary Zoning Working Group...
David Martins
Dec 10, 20184 min read
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$11 Million Slated for Vermont Home Heating Help
Source: The Vermont Delegation, Dec. 21. WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 – The Senate today cleared the way for an additional $10.8 million for home...
David Martins
Dec 21, 20102 min read
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A Plan to Make Homelessness History
Source: The New York Times Opinion Page, Dec. 20, by David Bornstein. This is a story about a plan to end chronic homelessness in the...
David Martins
Dec 20, 20102 min read
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