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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.

As the pandemic subsides, so do critical housing protections

David Martins

Jun 15, 20214 min read

As the pandemic subsides, so do critical housing protections

As Vermont’s State of Emergency expires and the state reopens, evictions resume and the emergency housing program narrows eligibility....

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TAKE ACTION: Comment on Trump administration’s proposed changes to SNAP

David Martins

Sep 9, 20191 min read

TAKE ACTION: Comment on Trump administration’s proposed changes to SNAP

Although not directly related to housing, this change will severely impact the populations served by our member organizations. Families...

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TAKE ACTION: Public Hearings on the Governor’s Budget Proposal Monday 2/25

David Martins

Feb 23, 20195 min read

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...

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Join OEO for Shining a Light on Poverty Series #8 with Anthony Poore on August 28th

David Martins

Aug 18, 20141 min read

Join OEO for Shining a Light on Poverty Series #8 with Anthony Poore on August 28th

On August 28th from 10:00AM – 11:00AM the Vermont Office of Economic Opportunity will continue on with their year-long series of...

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David Martins

Feb 11, 20142 min read

Shumlin Pledges to Make Up for New Federal Cuts to Food Stamps

Last week Congress passed and President Obama signed into law a Farm Bill that reduces funding for food stamps by $8.6 billion. The cuts...

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David Martins

Feb 11, 20141 min read

Shining a Light on Poverty Event on February 27

In honor of 50 years of community action in Vermont, the Office of Economic Opportunity is hosting a series of one-hour discussions on...

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David Martins

Jul 24, 20131 min read

DCF unveils new emergency housing proposal

Vermont housing advocates met with officials from the Department for Children and Families yesterday to discuss revising the agency’s...

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David Martins

Jan 18, 20131 min read

The 2013 Annual Point-in-Time count form & resources

The Vermont Statewide Point-in-Time (PIT) Count is an unduplicated count of persons experiencing homelessness in both unsheltered and...

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Unlike rest of country, Vermont's median income rose in 2011

David Martins

Sep 21, 20121 min read

Unlike rest of country, Vermont's median income rose in 2011

By: Leslie Black-Plumeau, Housing Matters, VHFA, September 20, 2012 “Vermont was the only state that showed in increase in real median...

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New State and Local Poverty Data Out Today

David Martins

Sep 21, 20121 min read

New State and Local Poverty Data Out Today

#Housing #Poverty

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US median income fell and income inequality grew in 2011

David Martins

Sep 20, 20121 min read

US median income fell and income inequality grew in 2011

By: Leslie Black-Plumeau, Reposted from Housing Matters, VHFA, September 14, 2012 “Estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau showed a 1.5...

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David Martins

Aug 2, 20121 min read

Housing Division Rules Public Hearing: August 21, 2012

The Department of Economic, Housing and Community Development will hold a public hearing on August 21, 2012 at 9:30 AM in the Calvin...

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David Martins

Aug 2, 20121 min read

Vermont's CDBG Disaster Recovery Action Plan submitted to HUD

Vermont’s CDBG Disaster Recovery Action Plan was submitted to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on July 20, 2012. ...

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David Martins

Jul 24, 20121 min read

RFP for DOC Transitional Housing Open Bid Process

Please be advised that there is a current open bid process for a Request for Proposals (RFP) from the Department of Corrections for...

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David Martins

Jul 24, 20122 min read

Re-Envisioning the General Assistance Housing Program: Open Meeting for Stakeholder Input

Re-posted from the Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness & the Agency of Human Services The Vermont Department for Children and...

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Burlington Free Press: Court: Tenants must get notice on water shutoffs

David Martins

Jul 19, 20121 min read

Burlington Free Press: Court: Tenants must get notice on water shutoffs

#Homelessness #VT #Homeownership #Poverty #BurlingtonFreePress #RentalHousing #AdvocacyandPolicy #Housing #HousingHealthandSafety

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COTS is 'hobbling together the spaces' after flooding

David Martins

Jul 16, 20121 min read

COTS is 'hobbling together the spaces' after flooding

#Homelessness #VT #Poverty #BurlingtonFreePress #DisasterRelief #Housing #HousingHealthandSafety #HousingAgencyandNonprofitNews

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David Martins

Jul 12, 20121 min read

Vermont 5-Year Plan Feedback Needed

Your feedback is important! The Vermont 5-Year Plan to End Homelessness Committee created and each voted on the top goals and strategies...

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David Martins

Jul 12, 20121 min read

Job Posting: Vermont Center For Independent Living, Peer Advocate Counselor

Vermont Center for Independent Living, a statewide disability rights organization, is currently seeking a candidate for the following...

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David Martins

Jul 6, 20121 min read

COTS NEEDS YOUR HELP

As you may know, the July 4th storms and flash floods that hit Burlington and other parts of the state flooded out the Committee on...

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