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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 26, 20162 min read

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...

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David Martins

Jan 20, 20161 min read

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,...

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David Martins

Jan 20, 20162 min read

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...

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Save the Date: January 7th – Homelessness Awareness Day and Memorial Vigil at the State House

David Martins

Dec 18, 20151 min read

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...

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David Martins

Dec 1, 20153 min read

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...

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David Martins

Nov 24, 20152 min read

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...

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David Martins

Nov 23, 20153 min read

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...

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David Martins

Nov 12, 20153 min read

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....

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David Martins

Nov 6, 20151 min read

"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...

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David Martins

Nov 6, 20151 min read

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...

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David Martins

Nov 3, 20151 min read

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...

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David Martins

Nov 2, 20151 min read

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...

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David Martins

Oct 22, 20152 min read

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...

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David Martins

Oct 15, 20151 min read

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...

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David Martins

Sep 23, 20152 min read

Affordable Housing Development Opens In Woodstock

Yesterday Woodstock, Vermont’s first affordable housing development officially opened. Safford Commons consists of 28 energy-efficient...

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David Martins

Sep 23, 20152 min read

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...

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David Martins

Sep 22, 20153 min read

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...

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David Martins

Sep 8, 20153 min read

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:...

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New Affordable Housing Underway in Brattleboro

David Martins

Sep 2, 20151 min read

New Affordable Housing Underway in Brattleboro

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David Martins

Sep 1, 20154 min read

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...

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