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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

Jun 22, 20141 min read

VHCB 25th Anniversary Video to Air on CCTV on Monday

Tune in, call in & join the discussion, and please spread the word! On Monday, June 23, from 6:30-7:30 pm, Channel 17 (CCTV – Burlington...

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David Martins

May 14, 20141 min read

Vermont Housing & Conservation Board: A Conspiracy of Good Will

The Vermont Housing & Conservation Board recently released a short film featuring some first hand reports from VHCB beneficiaries from...

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David Martins

Feb 11, 20142 min read

Important: Folks Needed – to Show Support for VHCB Funding on February 26

A reminder, on Wednesday, February 26 supporters of the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board will gather at the State House in...

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David Martins

Feb 3, 20142 min read

Wednesday, February 26: Housing and Conservation Legislative Day

On Wednesday, February 26 supporters of funding the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board will gather at the State House for an...

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David Martins

Jan 27, 20142 min read

On Thursday, April 3 an important training opportunity, Understanding Tax Credits for Affordable Housing, will be offered by Vermont...

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David Martins

Oct 17, 20131 min read

Free Film Screening – MisLEAD: America’s Secret Epidemic

Next week is Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. Burlington and Winooski have the 7th oldest housing stock in the country, and over 70% of...

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David Martins

Jul 12, 20131 min read

Healthy Homes & Lead Hazard Reduction program releases partner update memo

The Vermont Housing & Conservation Board’s Healthy Homes & Lead Hazard Reduction program was recently awarded the HUD Lead Hazard Control...

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Home Share Now is seeking an AmeriCorps Program & Outreach Assistant

David Martins

Jun 21, 20131 min read

Home Share Now is seeking an AmeriCorps Program & Outreach Assistant

Home Share Now is now recruiting for an Program & Outreach Assistant AmeriCorps member to start mid-September. The The member will serve...

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David Martins

Jun 7, 20131 min read

Expansion at West River Valley Senior Housing

The West River Senior Housing in Townshend is only $15,000 shy of its $2.8 million expansion goal. The 10,000 square foot addition to the...

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David Martins

May 29, 20131 min read

Vermont Housing & Conservation Board 25th Anniversary Celebration

The Vermont Housing & Conservation Board is hosting a 25th anniversary celebration on Tuesday, June 11 at the Coach Barn at Shelburne...

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Home Share Now presents Housing: Challenges, Changes, and Choices

David Martins

May 24, 20131 min read

Home Share Now presents Housing: Challenges, Changes, and Choices

Join Home Share Now and the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board at the Montpelier Senior Activity Center (MSAC) on Tuesday, May 28 to...

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David Martins

May 24, 20132 min read

HUD awards Vermont $2.3 million to protect children from lead and other home hazards

Reposted from Vermontbiz.com, May 23, 2013 The US Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded $2.3 million in grants to the...

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David Martins

May 9, 20131 min read

SAVE THE DATE – VHCB 25th Anniversary Celebration

Please save the date of Tuesday, June 11, 2013 for a celebration of 25 years of housing and conservation in Vermont! June 11, 1987 is...

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Waterbury Recovery Efforts Get $1 Million Boost

David Martins

Feb 5, 20131 min read

Waterbury Recovery Efforts Get $1 Million Boost

By Lynne McCrea. VPR News, February 1, 2013. #HousingEvents #VTIrene #AffordableHousing #VHCB #VT #HousingCreationandPreservation...

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The Rose Street Artists' Co-op is thriving in Burlington's Old North End

David Martins

Dec 21, 20121 min read

The Rose Street Artists' Co-op is thriving in Burlington's Old North End

Reposted from Vermont Life Magazine, “Creative Solution” by Melissa Pasenen. Photographs by Jerry Swope. #HousingEvents...

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David Martins

Oct 2, 20121 min read

Governor Shumlin Announces $1.7 Million Grant for Healthy Homes Program

By: Susan Allen, Office of the Governor and Ron Rupp, VHCB, Press Release, October 1, 2012 “MONTPELIER – Gov. Peter Shumlin and Vermont’s...

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David Martins

Dec 20, 20101 min read

Event Updates

Legislative Day – VT Housing & Conservation Coalition February 16, 2011, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM, State House, Montpelier Please set aside...

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