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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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As the pandemic subsides, so do critical housing protections
As Vermont’s State of Emergency expires and the state reopens, evictions resume and the emergency housing program narrows eligibility....
David Martins
Jun 15, 20214 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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TAKE ACTION: Public Hearings on the Governor’s Budget Proposal Monday 2/25
TAKE ACTION: Public Hearings on the Governor’s Budget Proposal Monday 2/25 Four weeks ago Governor Phil Scott announced his recommended...
David Martins
Feb 23, 20195 min read
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Join OEO for Shining a Light on Poverty Series #8 with Anthony Poore on August 28th
On August 28th from 10:00AM – 11:00AM the Vermont Office of Economic Opportunity will continue on with their year-long series of...
David Martins
Aug 18, 20141 min read
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Shumlin Pledges to Make Up for New Federal Cuts to Food Stamps
Last week Congress passed and President Obama signed into law a Farm Bill that reduces funding for food stamps by $8.6 billion. Â The cuts...
David Martins
Feb 11, 20142 min read
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Shining a Light on Poverty Event on February 27
In honor of 50 years of community action in Vermont, the Office of Economic Opportunity is hosting a series of one-hour discussions on...
David Martins
Feb 11, 20141 min read
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DCF unveils new emergency housing proposal
Vermont housing advocates met with officials from the Department for Children and Families yesterday to discuss revising the agency’s...
David Martins
Jul 24, 20131 min read
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The 2013 Annual Point-in-Time count form & resources
The Vermont Statewide Point-in-Time (PIT) Count is an unduplicated count of persons experiencing homelessness in both unsheltered and...
David Martins
Jan 18, 20131 min read
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Unlike rest of country, Vermont's median income rose in 2011
By: Leslie Black-Plumeau, Housing Matters, VHFA, September 20, 2012 “Vermont was the only state that showed in increase in real median...
David Martins
Sep 21, 20121 min read
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New State and Local Poverty Data Out Today
#Housing #Poverty
David Martins
Sep 21, 20121 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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COTS is 'hobbling together the spaces' after flooding
#Homelessness #VT #Poverty #BurlingtonFreePress #DisasterRelief #Housing #HousingHealthandSafety #HousingAgencyandNonprofitNews
David Martins
Jul 16, 20121 min read
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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
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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
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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
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