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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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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
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Congress passes new stimulus package with housing assistance
On Monday, December 21, Congress passed a Covid-19 emergency relief bill that includes $25 billion in rental assistance and extends the...
David Martins
Dec 23, 20203 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Affordable Housing Still Out of Reach for Low-Wage Workers
Vermont Housing Wage is $23.36, According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition A new report co-released by the National Low...
David Martins
Jul 14, 20203 min read
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NLIHC: House Releases Spending Bill for Affordable Housing and Community Development
From our allies at the National Low Income Housing Coalition: House Releases Spending Bill for Affordable Housing and Community...
David Martins
Jul 9, 20202 min read
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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
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PRESS RELEASE – National Low Income Housing Coalition Awards $100,000 to Vermont Homeless She
BURLINGTON, VT – In response to an application submitted by the Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition (VAHC), the National Low Income...
David Martins
Apr 30, 20203 min read
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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
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COVID-19 Housing & Homelessness Update 4/8/20
As the global pandemic continues and the situation evolves, the VAHC is following COVID-19 news with a special emphasis on housing,...
David Martins
Apr 10, 20209 min read
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COVID-19 Housing & Homelessness Update 3/27/20
As the global pandemic continues and the situation changes rapidly, the VAHC is following COVID-19 news with a special emphasis on...
David Martins
Mar 27, 20205 min read
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Summary of the federal COVID-19 relief bill from Senator Leahy
LEAHY: Coronavirus Emergency Relief Bill Will Bring Nearly $2 Billion to Vermont Leahy was the lead Democratic negotiator on a key...
David Martins
Mar 26, 20203 min read
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FY2020 Funding for Federal Housing Programs – Guest Post From The Offices of Fed. Legislators
From our friends in the offices of federal legislators: Pollaidh Major, Office of Senator Leahy Sheila Reed, Office of Senator Sanders...
David Martins
Jan 17, 20203 min read
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DEADLINE TOMORROW: Comment on Trump Administration’s Attempt to Weaken Fair Housing
As you may have heard through other networks, on July 29 the Trump Administration proposed a drastic change to the regulations...
David Martins
Oct 17, 20192 min read
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TAKE ACTION: Comment on Trump administration’s proposed changes to SNAP
Although not directly related to housing, this change will severely impact the populations served by our member organizations. Families...
David Martins
Sep 9, 20191 min read
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SIGN-ON: Urge Moderators to Ask About Housing Solutions in the September Presidential Debate
From the National Low Income Housing Coalition: During last week’s second round of Democratic debates, several presidential...
David Martins
Aug 7, 20192 min read
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House Passes Robust Spending Package for Affordable Housing
From the National Low Income Housing Coalition: The House approved by a vote of 227-194 on June 25 a five-bill FY20 spending package that...
David Martins
Jun 26, 20192 min read
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TAKE ACTION: Comment on HUD’s proposed mixed-status family rule
Mixed-status families are households that include both members who are eligible and ineligible for housing assistance based on their...
David Martins
Jun 24, 20192 min read
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