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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.
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Op-Ed by Coalition Chair Cindy Reid: S. 79 will help make sure Vermonters have safe, decent housing
The need for safe and decent housing is a daily news topic these days – as is the incredible shortage of available housing. We have all...
David Martins
Jul 2, 20213 min read
ACTION ALERT: Tell Vermont lawmakers to support the Rental Housing Safety Bill!
We have a chance to get S. 79, the long-awaited Rental Housing Safety Bill, across the finish line this session. We need your help!...
David Martins
Jun 18, 20212 min read
ACTION ALERT: Support universal, stable, affordable housing at the federal level!
Congress and the White House will soon get to work on the “American Recovery Plan,” a potentially $3 trillion infrastructure and recovery...
David Martins
Mar 29, 20212 min read
ACTION ALERT: Support VAHC Legislative Priorities!
Dear VAHC members and friends, It’s an exciting year for many of VAHC’s most important state legislative priorities. There is a real...
David Martins
Mar 18, 20211 min read
ACTION ALERT: Sign on to support extending the utility shutoff moratorium!
Dear VAHC members and friends, Please join VAHC in signing your organization onto a letter from Vermont Public Interest Research Group...
David Martins
Mar 16, 20211 min read
ACTION ALERT: Sign on to Urge Congress to Fund the HOME Program at $1.7 Billion
From the National Alliance of Community Economic Development Associations (NACEDA): We encourage national, state, and local organizations...
David Martins
Feb 18, 20211 min read
TAKE ACTION: Sign onto a Letter Urging the Biden Administration to Extend, Improve, and Enforce the
From the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC): Sign your organization onto a letter, already signed by over 2,000 organizations...
David Martins
Feb 18, 20211 min read
ACTION ALERT: Sign on to support increased Congressional funding for housing and homelessness resour
From our friends at the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC): Advocates for housing, community development, and ending...
David Martins
Feb 17, 20211 min read
ACTION ALERT: Attend the Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition Legislative Week Kick-off
Our friends at the Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition (VHCC) need a strong turnout from the housing community on their...
David Martins
Feb 11, 20212 min read
ACTION ALERT: Urge the Biden Administration to Extend the Federal Eviction Moratorium
From the National Low Income Housing Coalition: Thanks to the incredible advocacy of NLIHC members, allies, partners, and congressional...
David Martins
Jan 6, 20211 min read
Deadlines Approaching for Vermont CRF-Funded Financial Assistance Programs
Thanks to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Vermont was able to support unique and targeted programs to...
David Martins
Dec 4, 20203 min read
Sign on to Demand the CDC Keep Families Housed During the Pandemic!
From the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC): Join NLIHC and advocates from across the nation by signing your organization onto...
David Martins
Dec 2, 20201 min read
CBPP – New Videos: Boosting SNAP Will Make Big Difference
Please see the following announcement from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities: We have released three new videos showing the...
David Martins
Aug 3, 20201 min read
ACTION ALERT: Help Stop HUD’s Proposed Rule to Allow Discrimination Against Transgender People Exper
Please see the following action alert from the NLIHC: Help Stop HUD’s Proposed Rule to Allow Discrimination Against Transgender People...
David Martins
Jul 24, 20202 min read
ACTION ALERT: Ask HUD to create a federal moratorium on evictions to cover the gap between CARES and
From our partners at the National Low Income Housing Coalition: The National Housing Law Project drafted a letter that NLIHC contributed...
David Martins
Jul 16, 20201 min read
ACTION ALERT: Sign on to letters supporting HOME & funding for housing
Enterprise HOME letter: Last Chance to Sign On to HOME Letter Enterprise is circulating an organizational sign-on letter...
David Martins
Jun 16, 20202 min read
ACTION ALERT: Comment on Proposed Poverty Definition Changes
As you may know, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is seeking comments on 14 questions posed by the Interagency Technical Working...
David Martins
Apr 13, 20201 min read
ACTION ALERT: Several Opportunities for Federal Advocacy
Important news update from the Statehouse: As you may have heard, the Vermont Legislature will be suspending operations for at least one...
David Martins
Mar 13, 20202 min read
Reminder: Homelessness Awareness Day & Memorial Vigil – Jan. 15, State House, Montpelier
Your voice is needed at the State House! Advocates from across the state will gather on January 15th for Homelessness Awareness Day and...
David Martins
Dec 31, 20194 min read
ALERT: Sign on to letter supporting VT-211
Vermont 211 has had to cut back their after-hours referral service. In response, we have written a letter to legislative leaders asking...
David Martins
Oct 25, 20191 min read
Please visit our new Housing & Homelessness Alliance of Vermont website at www.hhav.org!
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