Blog

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

Jul 19, 20111 min read

Spectrum receives pledge from Warren Buffett's sister

Source: Burlington FreePress, 7/14/11, by Mike Donoghue “Doris Buffett, sister of billionaire philanthropist Warren Buffett, has...

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David Martins

Jul 19, 20111 min read

Spectrum receives pledge from Warren Buffett’s sister

Source: Burlington FreePress, 7/14/11, by Mike Donoghue “Doris Buffett, sister of billionaire philanthropist Warren Buffett, has pledged...

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David Martins

Jul 12, 20112 min read

FEMA support now available to Washington, Caledonia Counties

Source: WCAX, July 10, 2011, Jennifer Reading – Story and Video “Residents in two more Vermont counties hit hard by spring flooding can...

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David Martins

Jul 7, 20111 min read

USDA, Rural Development grant of $110,215 for UVM – benefits affordable housing work

Source: Vermontbiz.com, July 7, 2011 “USDA Rural Development funds will be used by UVM Extension to strengthen and build community...

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David Martins

Jul 7, 20111 min read

Please Sign CDBG Petition – Over 4,000 signatures strong!

Source: Memo from Robert Gehret, Deputy Director, Policy Development & Research Division, City of Boston Department of Neighborhood...

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David Martins

Jul 7, 20111 min read

the Chittenden Continuum of Care issues RFP and VHFA Hiring for 2 positions

Source: Housing Matters Blog, 7/7/11 RFP issued for grant writing services Posted: 07 Jul 2011 09:46 AM PDT The Chittenden Continuum of...

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David Martins

Jul 7, 20111 min read

Neighborhood 2010 Census Data available next week

Source: Housing Matters Blog, 7/6/11 New Census data to be released next week. It will be the most detailed information so far,...

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David Martins

Jul 7, 20111 min read

The TD Charitable Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2011 Housing for Everyone grant c

A total of $2.5 million will be awarded this year to 25 local non-profit organizations that make a meaningful difference in meeting the...

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David Martins

Jul 7, 20111 min read

Events Update

Go to our events page, http://www.vtaffordablehousing.org/events.php, to see detailed information on any of these events. VAHC Monthly...

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David Martins

Jul 5, 20111 min read

National Housing Trust Fund Webinar available online

The National Low Income Housing Coalition hosted a webinar on Thursday, June 30, where NLIHC President and CEO Sheila Crowley explained...

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Bread Loaf Starts Construction Of Vergennes Senior Housing Project

David Martins

Jul 5, 20111 min read

Bread Loaf Starts Construction Of Vergennes Senior Housing Project

Source: The Valley Voice, 7/4/11 From left to right: Barbara Fields, HUD New England Regional Administrator; Bernie Sanders, US Senator;...

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David Martins

Jul 5, 20111 min read

Why getting help can be hard for the homeless

Source: WCAX.com, Ginna Bullard, 6/30/11 “Devin Cross likes to say he’s houseless, not homeless. He says it’s less degrading. “I’ve...

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David Martins

Jul 5, 20112 min read

Vermont’s hidden homeless camps

Source: WCAX.com, by Gina Bullard, 6/29/11 “You might never know it but when you drive along the Williston Road interchange there are...

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David Martins

Jul 5, 20112 min read

Vermont's hidden homeless camps

Source: WCAX.com, by Gina Bullard, 6/29/11 “You might never know it but when you drive along the Williston Road interchange there are...

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David Martins

Jul 5, 20111 min read

Update on Aid to River Run Mobile Home Park Flood Victims

Source: WCAX.com, Molly Smith, 6/30/11 Central Vermont saw some of the worst flooding this spring, but families have not received any...

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David Martins

Jul 1, 20112 min read

Montpelier announces housing preservation grants to low-income flood victims

Source: VT Digger, Press Release from the City of Montpelier, 6/28/11 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ken Russell, Interim Community...

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David Martins

Jul 1, 20111 min read

VHFA lowers home mortgage loan interest rates and introduces new homeownership income, purchase pric

Source: The VHFA, Housing Matters Blog, 6/29/11 VHFA lowers home mortgage loan interest rates Government program — 30-year, 0 point,...

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David Martins

Jul 1, 20112 min read

FreePress Op-Ed: South Burlington needs more housing, not less

Source: Burlington FreePress, by Joe Sinagra, Executive Officer of the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Vermont, 6/30/11 “The...

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Governor Shumlin Announces $2.1 million in Community Development Grants

David Martins

Jul 1, 20111 min read

Governor Shumlin Announces $2.1 million in Community Development Grants

Source: Department of Economic, Housing and Community Development (DEHCD) Press Release, Josh Hanford, 6/28/11 Governor Shumlin and the...

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David Martins

Jul 1, 20113 min read

HUD clears up rules on Ex-Offender Re-Entry for PHA's

Source: NLIHC, Memo to Members, 6/24/11, vol. 16, issue 25 We know there has been some confusion in Vermont over HUD’s Ex-Offender...

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