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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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Former Hotel Becomes Permanent Housing for Homeless
VT Digger reports on the opening of the Beacon Apartments, which consists of 19 studio and one-bedroom apartments in the now renovated...
David Martins
Jan 26, 20162 min read
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VT AHS Summary Housing Outcomes – 2015
To view the summaries of key VT Agency of Human Services housing programs such as emergency shelter & services, supportive housing,...
David Martins
Jan 20, 20161 min read
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How Bernie Sanders Made Burlington Affordable
Slate.com recently published an article on how Senator Bernie Sanders supported the creation of the Burlington Community Land Trust (now...
David Martins
Jan 20, 20162 min read
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Save the Date: January 7th – Homelessness Awareness Day and Memorial Vigil at the State House
Every year in January concerned citizens and homeless service providers from across Vermont gather at the State House in Montpelier for a...
David Martins
Dec 18, 20151 min read
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COTS Opens Winter Warming Shelter
The Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS), in partnership with the Vermont Agency of Human Services and other local groups, opened a...
David Martins
Dec 1, 20153 min read
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West Lebanon Apartment Complex Preserved After USDA Loan
Twin Pines Housing Trust recently purchased the former Pine Tree Lane and Beechwood Lane apartments — now known as the Village at Crafts...
David Martins
Nov 24, 20152 min read
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North Avenue Co-op gains control of Farrington’s Mobile Home Park
Homeowners at Farrington’s Mobile Home Park are, starting today, managing their community as a cooperative, taking a bold step toward...
David Martins
Nov 23, 20153 min read
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Court Upholds Benefit Cuts to Low-Income Disabled Families, Dismisses Lawsuit
A federal district court judge dismissed a class action lawsuit brought by low-income parents with disabilities late Monday afternoon....
David Martins
Nov 12, 20153 min read
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"Difficult Choices: Housing for Vermont Families" Published by Voices for Vermont's C
Voices for Vermont’s Children recently published a report titled “Difficult Choices: Housing for Vermont Families” that discusses how the...
David Martins
Nov 6, 20151 min read
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Subscribe to the “Thriving Communities: Building a Vibrant Inclusive Vermont” Newsfeed
The “Thriving Communities: Building a Vibrant Inclusive Vermont” now has an email based newsfeed! If you haven’t done so already you can...
David Martins
Nov 6, 20151 min read
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State-Local Investment Initiative to Benefit Rutland County
On Monday State Treasurer Beth Pearce announced that NeighborWorks of Western Vermont will be receiving $1.75 million in capital funding...
David Martins
Nov 3, 20151 min read
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Affordable Housing Development Opens in Middlebury
WCAX recently reported on the new Peter Coe Village Apartments, which are now open in Middlebury: The rule goes: if you’re looking for an...
David Martins
Nov 2, 20151 min read
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Burlington City Council Passes Housing Action Plan
Last week the Burlington City Council approved a Housing Action Plan to address the city’s housing crisis. To view the final draft of the...
David Martins
Oct 22, 20152 min read
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Progress on New Affordable Housing Units in Central Vermont
Downstreet Housing & Community Development is making progress on a new development in Barre that will contain 27 units of affordable...
David Martins
Oct 15, 20151 min read
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Affordable Housing Development Opens In Woodstock
Yesterday Woodstock, Vermont’s first affordable housing development officially opened. Safford Commons consists of 28 energy-efficient...
David Martins
Sep 23, 20152 min read
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South Burlington City Council Approves Housing Trust Fund
South Burlington City Council has recently voted to approve the creation of a new housing trust fund. This fund will allow the city to...
David Martins
Sep 23, 20152 min read
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Down Payment Assistance Offered For First Time Homebuyers In Vermont
On Friday Governor Shumlin joined VHFA and other state and community leaders to launch a new down payment assistance program for first...
David Martins
Sep 22, 20153 min read
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Sales of Mid to Low-Priced Homes Up Across Vermont
Recent reports show that sales of mid to low-priced homes is up across the state of Vermont. Below is a VT Digger report on the subject:...
David Martins
Sep 8, 20153 min read
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New Affordable Housing Underway in Brattleboro
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David Martins
Sep 2, 20151 min read
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A Mother’s Story: Immigrant Emerges With Hope
The Burlington Free Press recently featured the story of a local single mother who became homeless after immigrating to the United...
David Martins
Sep 1, 20154 min read
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