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...
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David Martins
- Jun 18, 2021
- 2 min
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!...
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David Martins
- Mar 29, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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David Martins
- Mar 18, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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David Martins
- Mar 16, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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David Martins
- Feb 18, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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David Martins
- Feb 18, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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David Martins
- Feb 17, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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David Martins
- Feb 11, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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David Martins
- Jan 6, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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David Martins
- Dec 4, 2020
- 3 min
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...
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David Martins
- Dec 2, 2020
- 1 min
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...
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David Martins
- Aug 3, 2020
- 1 min
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...
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David Martins
- Jul 24, 2020
- 2 min
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...
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David Martins
- Jul 16, 2020
- 1 min
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...
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David Martins
- Jun 16, 2020
- 2 min
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...
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David Martins
- Apr 13, 2020
- 1 min
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...
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David Martins
- Mar 13, 2020
- 2 min
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...
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David Martins
- Dec 31, 2019
- 4 min
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...
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David Martins
- Oct 25, 2019
- 1 min
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...
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