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Kellogg-Hubbard Library, ITVS, and VTPBS Present a Free Preview Screening of The Homestretch, March 11th

On Wednesday, March 11th at 7:00PM the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier will be presenting a free preview screening of The Homestretch followed by a panel discussion and reception. The Homestretch follows three homeless teens as they fight to stay in school, graduate, and build a future, giving insight into the unique challenges that homeless youth …

100,000 Homes Update & Seven Days Article

The organizers of the 100,000 Homes Campaign recently updated the community on some of the progress they have made since the registry event, which took place in October. Below are some of the current statistics as of February 2015. To read the entire progress report, click here. Seven Days has also published an article on …

RuralEdge Kicks Off “Rural Reality Campaign” This Week

As the winter months grind to a close, the region’s largest community development organization is taking advantage of the lingering cold to raise awareness of the issue of homelessness. RuralEdge kicked off their annual “Rural Reality Campaign” this week, which is designed to both raise the issue of, and give people the opportunity to experience …

Committee Abandons Homeless Shelter Plan for St. Johnsbury

“Committee Abandons Homeless Shelter Plan for St. Johnsbury” (View original article published February 6th in the Valley News here) A St. Johnsbury committee has abandoned plans to establish an overnight warming shelter for homeless people this winter in the northeastern Vermont community. Sue Cherry of the St. Johnsbury-based Community Restorative Justice Center says they’re going …

Warming Shelter Opens in Burlington

Last week a temporary warming shelter opened in Burlington at the Ethan Allen Building on College St. The low barrier shelter is operated by CVOEO and will remain open through April 3rd. Read and view coverage from myChamplainValley.com below. Starting Monday night, Burlington’s homeless will soon have a new place to spend the night. “The …

Reminder – VCEH Monthly Meeting Tomorrow, February 17th at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Randolph

Friends, The next monthly meeting for the Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness will be held on Tuesday, February 17th. The meeting will take place at St. John’s Episcopal Church (15 Summer Street, Randolph, VT). The meeting will be called to order at 10:00AM. The meeting agenda and materials will be out shortly. Apologies for the …