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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.

Fair Housing Fridays: Challenges & Supports for Homeowners in the Wake of COVID-19

Fair Housing Friday – Mortgage Assistance and VT Housing Data Join us at 12:30pm on Friday July 31 to learn about the current state of...

David Martins

Jul 29, 20201 min read

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VHFA: Mortgage Assistance Program webinar on July 23

Please see the following blog post from the VHFA: VHFA News Housing news from Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) Mortgage Assistance...

David Martins

Jul 22, 20201 min read

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The Other Paper: Affordable housing crisis hitting home

Please see the following article from The Other Paper. Affordable housing crisis hitting home Older renters struggle to find space “This...

David Martins

Jul 16, 20201 min read

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Affordable Housing Still Out of Reach for Low-Wage Workers

Vermont Housing Wage is $23.36, According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition A new report co-released by the National Low...

David Martins

Jul 14, 20203 min read

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ICYMI: 2020 PIT Count

From our allies at the Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness: Point-in-Time Count 2020 Statewide Report Contact Vermont Coalition to End...

David Martins

Jun 30, 20203 min read

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Press Release: $95 Million Broadband, Connectivity, And Housing Coronavirus Recovery Package Advance

$95 MILLION BROADBAND, CONNECTIVITY, AND HOUSING CORONAVIRUS RECOVERY PACKAGE ADVANCES MONTPELIER, VT – The Vermont House today approved...

David Martins

Jun 18, 20203 min read

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COVID19 Supplemental HOP Application – Phase 2

Please read the following announcement from our friends at the VT Office of Economic Opportunity: In anticipation of additional funding,...

David Martins

Jun 15, 20201 min read

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VHCB Memo: Coronavirus Relief Fund Letters of Interest due June 23rd

Please read the following announcement from our friends at the Vermont Housing and Conservation board: It appears likely that VHCB will...

David Martins

Jun 11, 20201 min read

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PRESS RELEASE – National Low Income Housing Coalition Awards $100,000 to Vermont Homeless She

BURLINGTON, VT – In response to an application submitted by the Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition (VAHC), the National Low Income...

David Martins

Apr 30, 20203 min read

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Sad news from our friends at Champlain Housing Trust

FROM OUR FRIENDS AT CHT: As posted on CHT’s website – On Friday, April 3, 2020 Susan Ainsworth-Daniels passed away following...

David Martins

Apr 10, 20203 min read

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COVID-19 Housing & Homelessness Update 4/8/20

As the global pandemic continues and the situation evolves, the VAHC is following COVID-19 news with a special emphasis on housing,...

David Martins

Apr 10, 20209 min read

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New Fair Housing Month Schedule Includes Webinar Series and Art and Writing Activities – CVOEO

From our friends at the Fair Housing Project of CVOEO: New Fair Housing Month Schedule Includes Webinar Series and Art and Writing...

David Martins

Apr 7, 20202 min read

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COVID-19 Housing & Homelessness Update 3/27/20

As the global pandemic continues and the situation changes rapidly, the VAHC is following COVID-19 news with a special emphasis on...

David Martins

Mar 27, 20205 min read

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Summary of the federal COVID-19 relief bill from Senator Leahy

LEAHY: Coronavirus Emergency Relief Bill Will Bring Nearly $2 Billion to Vermont Leahy was the lead Democratic negotiator on a key...

David Martins

Mar 26, 20203 min read

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GOOD NEWS from Sen. Leahy – Federal COVID-19 Relief Bill

Below please find information from Senator Leahy’s Office on the latest federal COVID-19 relief package. As Vice Chairman of the Senate...

David Martins

Mar 25, 20203 min read

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COVID-19 Housing & Homelessness Update 3/24/20

As the global pandemic continues and the situation changes rapidly, the VAHC is following COVID-19 news with a special emphasis on...

David Martins

Mar 24, 20207 min read

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COVID-19 Housing & Homelessness Update 3/20/20

As the global pandemic continues and the situation changes rapidly, the VAHC is following COVID-19 news with a special emphasis on...

David Martins

Mar 21, 20204 min read

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COVID-19 Housing and Homelessness Update 3/18

As the global pandemic continues and the situation changes rapidly, the VAHC is following COVID-19 news with a special emphasis on...

David Martins

Mar 18, 20205 min read

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ACTION ALERT: Several Opportunities for Federal Advocacy

Important news update from the Statehouse: As you may have heard, the Vermont Legislature will be suspending operations for at least one...

David Martins

Mar 13, 20202 min read

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How 501(C)3 Nonprofit Organizations Can Engage in Politics

During a very partisan political season, it can be challenging for nonprofits to stay true to their mission while remaining nonpartisan....

David Martins

Mar 4, 20202 min read

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