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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

Sep 5, 20192 min read

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Specialized voucher survey for property managers/owners

Dear VAHC members and friends, Thanks to all those who already responded to the property owners’ survey on underutilized rental...

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David Martins

Sep 3, 20192 min read

Memory Care at Allen Brook, Cathedral Square, Williston

Image from Cathedral Square Corporation “Memory Care at Allen Brook.” Allen Brook opened in December 2017 as the first memory care...

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David Martins

Aug 12, 20192 min read

Pathways Vermont helps end chronic homelessness

Image from Pathways Vermont’s website. Housing First is a model for addressing chronic homelessness for people with mental health...

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David Martins

Aug 8, 20192 min read

REMINDER: Survey on Specialized Housing Vouchers & Supportive Services

Dear VAHC members and friends, In case you did not receive it though other networks, or have not yet had a chance to respond, please take...

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David Martins

Aug 2, 20192 min read

Vermont Balance of State Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) FY19 Request for Proposals

From the Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness (VCEH): Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness (VT-500 Balance of State Continuum of Care)...

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JOB POSTING: USDA VT/NH Housing Director

David Martins

Jul 29, 20191 min read

JOB POSTING: USDA VT/NH Housing Director

FROM OUR FRIENDS AT THE VT/NH USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICE: Rural Development is currently looking for a new Housing Programs Director...

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Vermont Housing Wage is $22.78, According to New Report

David Martins

Jun 18, 20192 min read

Vermont Housing Wage is $22.78, According to New Report

A new report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) found that Vermont’s “housing wage” – the hourly wage our neighbors...

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David Martins

Jun 3, 20192 min read

Celebrate the Our Homes, Our Voices Week of Action!

Each year, the National Low-Income Housing Coalition and its state partners organize a”Our Homes, Our Voices” national week of action...

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David Martins

May 20, 20193 min read

Climate action is a social and equity issue, expanded

Image from VT Digger. VAHC’s Coordinator, Erhard Mahnke, recently published a commentary piece in VTDigger in support of H.439, a...

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David Martins

Apr 22, 20193 min read

Affordability Trends in the United States and Vermont

Each year, the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University provides an overview of housing market conditions throughout the...

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David Martins

Apr 15, 20194 min read

Rental Assistance is One of the Most Effective Anti-Poverty Policies

More and more 2020 presidential candidate hopefuls are sponsoring anti-poverty and economic development bills that offer a glimpse into...

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David Martins

Apr 8, 20193 min read

Housing and Early Childhood Education

Image courtesy of Vermont Early Childhood Advocacy Alliance. In the housing world, we know that ending homelessness and the affordable...

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David Martins

Apr 2, 20192 min read

April is Fair Housing Month!

April is Fair Housing Month! Fair Housing is the right to equal opportunity in housing choice and the right to rent or buy a dwelling...

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Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition Legislative Day Is Coming Up!

David Martins

Feb 1, 20191 min read

Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition Legislative Day Is Coming Up!

The Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition Legislative Day is the day for housing and conservation supporters to champion the...

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David Martins

Dec 10, 20184 min read

Burlington’s Review of Inclusionary Zoning Moves to Next Step

Two Burlington City Council committees have begun meeting jointly to review the recommendations of the Inclusionary Zoning Working Group...

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David Martins

Oct 12, 20182 min read

Winooski Housing Commission considers affordable housing strategies

Earlier this week VAHC Coordinator Erhard Mahnke participated in the Winooski Housing Panel alongside several other regional housing...

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2018 Vermont Statewide Housing Conference is Coming Up!

David Martins

Oct 2, 20182 min read

2018 Vermont Statewide Housing Conference is Coming Up!

The 2018 Statewide Housing Conference is quickly approaching! The Conference will be held November 13th and 14th. This Friday, October...

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David Martins

Jan 4, 20112 min read

Time for Shumlin to get the tough things done

Source: Burlington Free Press, January 4, by Elizabeth Ready “Vermonters take pride in being good neighbors. But as the economic...

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David Martins

Dec 21, 20101 min read

Vermont OEO Shelter Census Count 2010

Source: Vermont Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO), December 21. Each year, the Vermont Office of Economic Opportunity conducts a...

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David Martins

Dec 21, 20102 min read

$11 Million Slated for Vermont Home Heating Help

Source: The Vermont Delegation, Dec. 21. WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 – The Senate today cleared the way for an additional $10.8 million for home...

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