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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

Jul 1, 20112 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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David Martins

Jul 1, 20111 min read

Public Comments Section for Housing for the Homeless Summit is live on AHS Website

The public comment section is live on the AHS Website for those looking to provide feedback on the Governor’s Housing for the Homeless...

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David Martins

Jun 29, 20113 min read

Homeless forced from popular camp in South Burlington

Source: WCAX.com, 6/28/11, by Gina Bullard “Cheryl Grey says she feels like she’s been homeless forever. “Now I have no food, no rent...

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David Martins

Jun 29, 20111 min read

Information on how to apply for FEMA flood relief

Contact VERMONT 2-1-1, a program of United Ways of Vermont (simply dial 2-1-1), for more information including FEMA assistance in other...

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David Martins

Jun 29, 20111 min read

Housing Discrimination Law Training

When: Tuesday July 12 from 3 – 4:30 Where: McClure Multigenerational Center, 241 North Winooski Ave., Burlington, VT Rachel Batterson,...

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David Martins

Jun 28, 20111 min read

CATHDERAL SQUARE AWARDED FUNDING FOR DESGN EXCELLENCE

Source: Cathedral Square Corporation Enterprise Community Partner, a national leader in affordable housing and development capital, has...

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New Housing Materials from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

David Martins

Jun 27, 20112 min read

New Housing Materials from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

Source: Memo from Barbara Sard at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, 6/24/11 Barbara Sard’s testimony Barbara’s blog...

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David Martins

Jun 27, 20111 min read

June 30 National Housing Trust Fund Webinar

Learn the latest on NHTF funding prospects and regulations Join the National Low Income Housing Coalition on Thursday, June 30 at 3pm ET...

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David Martins

Jun 23, 20111 min read

Patrick Flood talks to WCAX about Homelessness in VT and the Governor’s Summit

Source: WCAX.com, June 21, 2011, The VT Deputy Secretary of Human Services, Patrick Flood was on the :30 on WCAX to talk about the...

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David Martins

Jun 23, 20111 min read

Patrick Flood talks to WCAX about Homelessness in VT and the Governor's Summit

Source: WCAX.com, June 21, 2011, The VT Deputy Secretary of Human Services, Patrick Flood was on the :30 on WCAX to talk about the...

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Northgate Reception for HUD Regional Administrator Barbara Feilds – Monday, 6/27

David Martins

Jun 23, 20111 min read

Northgate Reception for HUD Regional Administrator Barbara Feilds – Monday, 6/27

#Housing #VT

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David Martins

Jun 22, 20111 min read

VHFA Hiring for two positions

The Vermont Housing Finance Agency currently has two job openings: 1. Loan Servicing Assistant Vermont Housing Finance Agency, located in...

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David Martins

Jun 22, 20112 min read

South Burlington puts a two year freeze on new housing development

Source: WCAX.com, 6/20/11 “Janice Sabett’s family is digging in for their first summer at their new home in the Summerfield Neighborhood...

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David Martins

Jun 22, 20111 min read

Shelburne housing project receives donation

Source: Burlington FreePress, 6/21/11, by Elliot deBruyn “SHELBURNE — Five-thousand dollars wouldn’t usually make a big splash in a...

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David Martins

Jun 17, 20111 min read

Federal aid coming to help with ‘tens of millions’ in flood damage

Source: Burlington FreePress, 6/15/11, by Joel Banner Baird “Federal aid is en route to individuals, businesses and municipalities in...

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David Martins

Jun 17, 20111 min read

Federal aid coming to help with 'tens of millions' in flood damage

Source: Burlington FreePress, 6/15/11, by Joel Banner Baird “Federal aid is en route to individuals, businesses and municipalities in...

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David Martins

Jun 17, 20111 min read

Three weeks after storm, Barre shelter is closing

Source: The Burlington FreePress, 6/16/11 “Three weeks after it opened to house people affected by floods, the shelter in the Barre...

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David Martins

Jun 17, 20111 min read

2nd Edition of Tenant Talk Released

The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) has just released their 2nd edition of “Tenant Talk” – a newsletter for residents of...

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David Martins

Jun 17, 20111 min read

Sen. Bernie Sanders and HUD Regional Administrator, Barbara Fields, to celebrate the Vergennes Senio

What: Please join Addison County Community Trust, Housing Vermont, Senator Bernie Sanders and HUD Regional Administrator Barbara Fields...

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David Martins

Jun 14, 20112 min read

Senator Leahy, Mayor Kiss Celebrate New Affordable Homes to be Built for Seniors and Families in Bur

Source: Cathedral Square, Champlain Housing Trust, and Housing Vermont – Press Release, 6/13/11. “Burlington, VT – Senator Patrick Leahy...

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