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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

Jan 18, 20121 min read

New Mobile Home Facts from DHCA

2011 Mobile Home Park Information: Number of parks is 248 Number of total lots is 7,194 Number of vacant lots statewide is 310 or 4.3%...

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David Martins

Jan 18, 20121 min read

Public Hearing Announcement: Friday, February 17th

A public hearing is scheduled for Friday, February 17, 2012, time 10AM, at the Division of Fire Safety office located at 1311 US Route...

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Vermont's Annual Homeless Memorial Vigil

David Martins

Jan 6, 20121 min read

Vermont's Annual Homeless Memorial Vigil

#Homelessness #VT #Homeownership #Poverty #BurlingtonFreePress #AdvocacyandPolicy #Housing #HousingAgencyandNonprofitNews

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David Martins

Jan 6, 20122 min read

Vermont’s Annual Homeless Memorial Vigil

Advocates rally for Vermont homeless Burlington Free Press – Terri Hallenbeck MONTPELIER — A day when the temperature is 7 degrees out at...

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David Martins

Jan 6, 20122 min read

My Turn: Helping Vermont End Homelessness

Burlington Free Press – Barbara Fields We’ve seen that when localities combine housing with supportive services the results are fewer...

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After Irene, Brattleboro Reexamines Housing Plans

David Martins

Jan 4, 20121 min read

After Irene, Brattleboro Reexamines Housing Plans

#Homelessness #VTIrene #VT #VTRecovery #Homeownership #Poverty #DisasterRelief #Housing #Irene

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Mobile homes razed; officials laud a first step in resolving post-Irene, low-income housing issues

David Martins

Jan 4, 20121 min read

Mobile homes razed; officials laud a first step in resolving post-Irene, low-income housing issues

#Homelessness #VTIrene #VT #VTRecovery #Homeownership #Poverty #HousingCreationandPreservation #DisasterRelief #Housing #MobileHomeParks

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David Martins

Jan 4, 20121 min read

$1.47 million in VHCB funding to assist households affected by Hurricane Irene

www.vermontbiz.com Thu Dec 22 2011 At a meeting on December 6, the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board presented funding awards to the...

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David Martins

Dec 21, 20111 min read

Manchester affordable housing moves forward

Manchester, Vermont – December 18, 2011 WCAX.com Manchester, Vermont has always been a hot spot for vacationers and second home owners...

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David Martins

Dec 14, 20111 min read

Concrete slabs and memories

Non-profit group removes trailers damaged by Irene for free Friday December 9, 2011 BRATTLEBORO — Three months ago the tropical storm...

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David Martins

Dec 12, 20111 min read

VRSC Workshop: Bridges Out of Poverty on March 21, 2012

The Vermont Resident Service Coordinators are offering a workshop, Bridges Out of Poverty, on March 21, 2012. Attached please find the...

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David Martins

Nov 29, 20111 min read

No permit for Bellows Falls Warming Shelter

By CARTER VANDERHOOF / Reformer Staff Thursday November 24, 2011 ROCKINGHAM — During a recent deliberative session, members of the...

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David Martins

Nov 22, 20111 min read

Leahy, Sanders, Welch announce grants totaling more than $1 M for economic development planning in e

(MONDAY, Nov. 21) – Senator Patrick Leahy (D), Senator Bernie Sanders (I) and Congressman Peter Welch (D) announced Monday that the...

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David Martins

Nov 22, 201118 min read

HUD and Rural Development Budget Updates

As you may know, late last week Congress passed and the President signed H.R. 2112, the “mini-bus” Appropriations Bill that funded...

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David Martins

Nov 16, 20111 min read

HUD Interim Rule, ESG Allocations, & Final Rule to Define Homelessness Released Today

This morning, HUD issued an Interim Rule for the new Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) program in response to changes made to...

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David Martins

Nov 16, 20111 min read

HUD Interim Rule, ESG Allocations, & Final Rule to Define Homelessness Released Today

This morning, HUD issued an Interim Rule for the new Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) program in response to changes made to...

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David Martins

Nov 16, 20111 min read

Managing the Needs of Vermont's Homeless VPR Story

Wednesday, 11/16/11 Noon and 7pm By Jane Lindholm, Produced by Patti Daniels The recent Occupy protests in Burlington brought to light...

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David Martins

Nov 16, 20111 min read

Managing the Needs of Vermont’s Homeless VPR Story

Wednesday, 11/16/11 Noon and 7pm By Jane Lindholm, Produced by Patti Daniels The recent Occupy protests in Burlington brought to light...

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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, 20111 min read

NERHMIS Training & Symposium

NERHMIS 2011 Training flyer MONDAY: November 14, 2011 9:00 am – 3:30 pm UMASS Campus Center: Boston, MA Registration:...

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