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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.

Registration open October 15 – National Conference on Ending Family and Youth Homelessness

#Homelessness #HousingEvents #AdvocacyandPolicy #Housing #Conferences #HousingHealthandSafety #HousingAgencyandNonprofitNews

David Martins

Oct 11, 20121 min read

Vermont Statewide Housing Conference – Register today!

The early bird registration fee for the Vermont Statewide Housing Conference has been extended until October 14, 2012. The Statewide...

David Martins

Oct 6, 20121 min read

BHA going through FEMA process

By: Howard Weiss-Tisman, Reformer Staff, Brattleboro Reformer, September 1, 2012. Reposted from the Brattleboro Reformer. “BRATTLEBORO...

David Martins

Sep 20, 20121 min read

US median income fell and income inequality grew in 2011

By: Leslie Black-Plumeau, Reposted from Housing Matters, VHFA, September 14, 2012 “Estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau showed a 1.5...

David Martins

Sep 20, 20121 min read

VAHC Annual Meeting & VCEH Monthly Meeting

The Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition’s Annual Meeting and the Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness’s Monthly Meeting will be held...

David Martins

Aug 31, 20121 min read

Anatomy of an Eviction

#Homelessness #TheCommons #RentalHousing #Housing #HousingHealthandSafety #HousingMarket #Irene

David Martins

Aug 30, 20121 min read

After Irene: Weston Trailer Park makes a comeback — thanks to the help of volunteers, FEMA

#Homelessness #VTIrene #VT #VTRecovery #HousingCreationandPreservation #DisasterRelief #Housing #MobileHomeParks #Irene

David Martins

Aug 29, 20121 min read

Stowe Reporter: Affordable housing pinch gets tighter

#Homelessness #VT #HousingCreationandPreservation #StateBudgetFunding #Housing #HousingHealthandSafety

David Martins

Aug 17, 20121 min read

Housing Division Rules Public Hearing: August 21, 2012

The Department of Economic, Housing and Community Development will hold a public hearing on August 21, 2012 at 9:30 AM in the Calvin...

David Martins

Aug 2, 20121 min read

Vermont's CDBG Disaster Recovery Action Plan submitted to HUD

Vermont’s CDBG Disaster Recovery Action Plan was submitted to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on July 20, 2012. ...

David Martins

Aug 2, 20121 min read

RFP for DOC Transitional Housing Open Bid Process

Please be advised that there is a current open bid process for a Request for Proposals (RFP) from the Department of Corrections for...

David Martins

Jul 24, 20121 min read

Re-Envisioning the General Assistance Housing Program: Open Meeting for Stakeholder Input

Re-posted from the Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness & the Agency of Human Services The Vermont Department for Children and...

David Martins

Jul 24, 20122 min read

Burlington Free Press: Court: Tenants must get notice on water shutoffs

#Homelessness #VT #Homeownership #Poverty #BurlingtonFreePress #RentalHousing #AdvocacyandPolicy #Housing #HousingHealthandSafety

David Martins

Jul 19, 20121 min read

COTS is 'hobbling together the spaces' after flooding

#Homelessness #VT #Poverty #BurlingtonFreePress #DisasterRelief #Housing #HousingHealthandSafety #HousingAgencyandNonprofitNews

David Martins

Jul 16, 20121 min read

Vermont 5-Year Plan Feedback Needed

Your feedback is important! The Vermont 5-Year Plan to End Homelessness Committee created and each voted on the top goals and strategies...

David Martins

Jul 12, 20121 min read

Job Posting: Vermont Center For Independent Living, Peer Advocate Counselor

Vermont Center for Independent Living, a statewide disability rights organization, is currently seeking a candidate for the following...

David Martins

Jul 12, 20121 min read

White River Junction VAMC Looking for Shelters to Contract & Partner with for Veteran Homeless &

The White River Junction VAMC is looking for shelters to contract and partner with for the Healthcare for Homeless Veterans Service. The...

David Martins

Jul 12, 20122 min read

COTS NEEDS YOUR HELP

As you may know, the July 4th storms and flash floods that hit Burlington and other parts of the state flooded out the Committee on...

David Martins

Jul 6, 20121 min read

VCDA Presents a Community Tour: Hardwick, A Success Story – July 19, 2012

The Vermont Community Development Association (VCDA) Presents a Community Tour: Hardwick a Success Story! Thursday, July 19, 9:00 a.m. –...

David Martins

Jun 29, 20121 min read

Save the Date: Housing 101 Training

Sponsored by: Washington County Agency Programs & Case Managers Everything you always wanted to know to be able to help an individual or...

David Martins

Jun 29, 20121 min read