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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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Rights of Landlords and Tenants in Vermont
WCAX recently featured a segment regarding tenant and landlord rights with guests Pam Favreau and Angela Zaikowski. Pam is with Vermont...
David Martins
Feb 18, 20151 min read
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Warming Shelter Opens in Burlington
Last week a temporary warming shelter opened in Burlington at the Ethan Allen Building on College St. The low barrier shelter is operated...
David Martins
Feb 18, 20152 min read
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Cold Winter Stretches State's Emergency Housing Budget
VT Digger reports on how demand for emergency housing this winter has increased, particularly amongst families with children, and how...
David Martins
Feb 10, 20152 min read
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Is every HOMELESS VETERAN getting needed help?
Below is some information from Supportive Services for Veteran Families: Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) has the...
David Martins
Feb 9, 20151 min read
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Rent-To-Own A Raw Deal For Poor People, Lawmakers Say
Yesterday VPR reported on new legislation that would cap interest on rent-to-own purchases and require stores to clearly indicate the...
David Martins
Feb 5, 20152 min read
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Homeless Children On the Rise in VT Schools
Below is in an excerpt of an article published in the Rutland Herald discussing the increase in homeless children throughout the state of...
David Martins
Feb 2, 20152 min read
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Job Opportunity: Policy and Economic Specialist at The Vermont Network
The Vermont Network is currently looking to hire a new Policy and Economic Justice Specialist. Below is the job description,...
David Martins
Feb 2, 20152 min read
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Leahy, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Combat Youth Homelessness And Trafficking
Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) on Tuesday reintroduced bipartisan...
David Martins
Jan 29, 20153 min read
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WCAX Features the SASH Program
WCAX recently featured the SASH program as part of its coverage. Below is an excerpt from the article: Nancy Baker and Rebecca Sleeman...
David Martins
Jan 28, 20152 min read
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Save the Date: CHT Public Forum and Advocacy Workshop, February 3rd
In preparation for the VHCC Legislative Day on February 12th, Champlain Housing Trust will be hosting a public forum and advocacy...
David Martins
Jan 27, 20151 min read
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Advocates Are Still Pushing for St. Johnsbury Homeless Shelter
The article below is from the Albany Times Union and was originally reported in the Caledonian Record. Homeless advocates in St....
David Martins
Jan 27, 20151 min read
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HUD FY 2014 Continuum of Care Program Competition – Funding Announcement
Today HUD announced the grants awarded through the FY 2014 Continuum of Care Program Competition. To view the full grant listing for...
David Martins
Jan 26, 20152 min read
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Housing is Fundamental to Affordability
The opinion piece below was written by Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Commissioner of Housing and Community Development and Chair of the Vermont...
David Martins
Jan 26, 20153 min read
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VHFA FY 2014 Annual Report
The Vermont Housing Finance Agency has released their FY 2014 Annual Report. The report contains detailed statistical information on who,...
David Martins
Jan 23, 20151 min read
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SAVE THE DATE: VHCC Legislative Day, February 12
**SAVE THE DATE** LEGISLATIVE DAY Thursday, February 12th State House, Montpelier PLEASE SET ASIDE FEBRUARY 12th as a day that you and...
David Martins
Jan 21, 20152 min read
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Homelessness Vigil Helps Bring Awareness to the Need for Housing as Temperatures Drop
The article below from Jessie Forand of the Burlington Free Press contains some coverage of Homelessness Vigil that took place on January...
David Martins
Jan 20, 20152 min read
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2015 – 2019 Consolidated Plan Public Outreach and Drafting Schedule
The planning process for the 2015 HUD Consolidated Plan is currently underway. If you have not already completed the online survey please...
David Martins
Jan 16, 20151 min read
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WCAX Reports on Rise in Use of Motel Vouchers This Winter
A recent report from WCAX indicates that the use of motel vouchers for the ‘cold weather exception’ program are on the rise. Below is an...
David Martins
Jan 15, 20152 min read
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SAVE THE DATE: Open House at Bobbin Mill Apartments on Thursday, January 15th
The Burlington Housing Authority and Housing Vermont have completed the rehabilitation of 51 apartments and the construction of the...
David Martins
Jan 13, 20151 min read
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Vermod: Redesigning the Mobile Home for the 21st Century
The current issue of Seven Days discusses several innovative ways that Vermont is leading the way in energy-efficiency at home. One of...
David Martins
Jan 12, 20153 min read
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