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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 27, 20111 min read

Increase in CY2011 Funding Allocation from HUD

Due to an increase in the CY2011 funding allocation from HUD, Vermont State Housing Authority may have the ability to serve an...

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David Martins

Sep 26, 20111 min read

Governor Shumlin to Celebrate Re-opening of John Graham Shelter

Mark your calendars for noon on October 31 when Governor Shumlin will celebrate the re-opening of the John Graham Shelter after its...

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David Martins

Sep 26, 20112 min read

Census estimates confirm decline in household income and increased poverty

Census Estimates Confirm Decline in Household Income and Increased Poverty September 23, 2011 The recession’s longstanding toll on the...

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David Martins

Sep 26, 20111 min read

Still waiting to rebuild at Weston’s Mobile Home Park in Berlin

BERLIN — Paul Premo, 70, escaped the flood with only the shirt on his back. His neighbor Bob and Patty Goodell grabbed their cat and...

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David Martins

Sep 26, 20111 min read

Still waiting to rebuild at Weston's Mobile Home Park in Berlin

BERLIN — Paul Premo, 70, escaped the flood with only the shirt on his back. His neighbor Bob and Patty Goodell grabbed their cat and...

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David Martins

Sep 26, 20111 min read

My Turn: Government must put people first in post-Irene effort

As members of the Vermont Workers’ Center have worked to dig ourselves and our neighbors out of the thick, toxic mud left by Tropical...

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David Martins

Sep 26, 20111 min read

Champlain Housing Trust Board of Directors Recognized

Burlington, VT – At their annual conference in Atlanta today, BoardSource, an organization dedicated to advancing the public good by...

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David Martins

Sep 23, 20111 min read

Gov Shumlin confirmed for Sept 28 Annual Meeting

Good news: Governor Shumlin is confirmed for the Coalition’s September 28th joint meeting with the VT Coalition to End Homelessness...

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David Martins

Sep 20, 20111 min read

RACDC Help Center Opens at Ayers Brook Center

Help Center Seeks to Match Offers with Needs from Susan Mills, Organizer The Randolph Area Help Center will open Monday, Sept. 19th and...

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David Martins

Sep 19, 20114 min read

hurricane irene updates

Gov. Shumlin Announces that Grand Isle County has Received Public Assistance Declaration September 16, 2011 MONTPELIER – Gov. Peter...

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David Martins

Sep 17, 201110 min read

Federal updates & alerts

Since Congress reconvened after its August recess, a lot has been happening at the federal level. Appended below are updates and...

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David Martins

Sep 17, 201110 min read

Federal updates & alerts

Since Congress reconvened after its August recess, a lot has been happening at the federal level. Appended below are updates and...

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David Martins

Sep 16, 20111 min read

Reception for Sheila Crowley, President NLIHC

Please Join the VAHC & VCEH In a Reception for: SHEILA CROWLEY – President, NLIHC WHEN: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 WHERE: The Top of 3...

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David Martins

Sep 16, 20111 min read

The Third Issue of Tenant Talk is Now Available

Please take the time to read the new issue of Tenant Talk! Click here to read it now! Tenant Talk is NLIHC’s newsletter for residents of...

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David Martins

Sep 15, 20111 min read

For 1,600 state workers, future homes in doubt

“MONTPELIER — Administration officials say it’s unclear whether Vermont employees will ever again clock in at flood-ravaged state office...

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David Martins

Sep 15, 20111 min read

Irene's major casualty: Vermont's mobile home parks

“Piece by soiled and muddy piece, the cozy, comfortable lives of dozens of Vermonters were being disassembled Wednesday at the Weston...

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David Martins

Sep 15, 20111 min read

Irene’s major casualty: Vermont’s mobile home parks

“Piece by soiled and muddy piece, the cozy, comfortable lives of dozens of Vermonters were being disassembled Wednesday at the Weston...

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David Martins

Sep 14, 20111 min read

Soaring Poverty Casts Spotlight on ‘Lost Decade’

“WASHINGTON — Another 2.6 million people slipped into poverty in the United States last year, the Census Bureau reported Tuesday, and the...

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David Martins

Sep 14, 20111 min read

Housing for the Truly Vulnerable

“The recession has made it increasingly difficult for low-income people to afford decent housing. Federal statistics show that record...

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David Martins

Sep 14, 20111 min read

New England Housing Network Annual Conference

Save The Date: Friday, December 2, 2011 Sheraton Needham Hotel, Needham, MA Registration information to follow Full Notice:...

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