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New Resources at VAHC: Housing for New Americans

Posted December 13, 2010

We have added a new resource section,  Housing for New Americans, to our website for housing professionals looking for more information on refugee resettlement, meeting the housing needs of New Americans, and working with Limited English proficient (LEP) populations and interpreters.

The new resources can be found in the Resources section of our website under Housing for New Americans.

Please take time to view the new resources, if you have any comments or suggestions for the current materials or for new materials please contact Marissa Fischer at marissa@vtaffordablehousing.org.

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Conference Connects Housing Advocates

Posted October 31, 2010

Source: Rutland Herald, October 31, By Bruce Edwards

“Housing issues will take center stage next month when the Vermont StatewideHousing Conference convenes in Burlington. [More ...]

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Announcements & Event Updates

Posted October 7, 2010

Monthly Coalition Membership Meeting

October 13, 2010, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Vermont Center for Independent Living, 11 East State Street, Montpelier, VT. For more information visit our Events Page.

VAHC on Facebook and Twitter!!

Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition is now on Facebook and Twitter.

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HomeShare VT Annual Meeting

October 21, 2010, 4:00 PM-5:30 PM. Champlain Senior Center, 241 North Winooski Ave., Burlington, VT. RSVP by October 19th. For more information visit our Events Page -0r- contact Holly, HomeShare VT, 802.863.5635, Email, Web link, Annual Meeting Postcard.

VHMA’s Annual Conference Reminder

VHMA’s 29th Annual Conference at Top Notch in Stowe on November 4th & 5th. Registration with payment is due October 15th. For more information visit our Events Page -or- contact Liz Genge, Central Vermont Community Land Trust, 802.476.4493, Email, Web link, annual VHMA conference brochure and registration materials.

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Dubie and Shumlin to make separate appearances before Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition

Posted September 21, 2010

Source: Burlington FreePress: VT.Buzz, Sept. 21, 2010

By: Nancy Remsen

“The Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition won’t be endorsing a gubernatorial candidate this fall — non-profits can’t do that. Members, however, want to hear from Republican Brian Dubie and Democrat Peter Shumlin.

And they will — Wednesday at the coalition’s annual meeting in Randolph. [More ...]

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Gubernatorial Candidates Confirmed to Speak at VAHC-VCEH Joint Meeting

Posted September 17, 2010

We are excited to announce that the Democrat and Republican gubernatorial candidates will be speaking at the joint meeting.  Senate President Pro Tem Peter Shumlin and Lieutenant Governor Brian Dubie have both confirmed their attendance. [More ...]

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First-time home buyers feel the pinch from economic slump

Posted August 16, 2010

Source: Times Argus, August 16, 2010

By: Bruce Edwards

“For would-be first-time home buyers, the quest to get into that home is more challenging today and likely to remain that way until the economy turns around, according to housing advocates in the state. [More ...]

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Vermont Community Foundation awards more than $280,000 to Vermont nonprofits

Posted March 30, 2010

Source: vermontbiz.com, March 30, 2010

The Vermont Community Foundation awarded a total of $10.6 million in grants in 2009, including $281,250 made at the end of the year to 60 organizations as part of the Foundation’s Community Fund grant program. The program awards grants to organizations that support Basic Human Needs (children, elderly and family services, housing, food and shelter, health); Successful Communities (civic engagement, diversity and equity, education); and Sustainable Communities (arts, humanities and cultural heritage, environment, economic development).

All grants were made for general operating support. [More ...]

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