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Homeless Children On the Rise in VT Schools

Below is in an excerpt of an article published in the Rutland Herald discussing the increase in homeless children throughout the state of Vermont: While the recession is officially over, many of its effects continue to be felt in Vermont, where rates of homeless families continue to rise. For children of homeless families, continuing their …

Rural America’s Silent Housing Crisis

This week The Atlantic did a feature on the rural housing crisis, bringing attention to the fact that safe and affordable housing is not just an urban problem. Below is an excerpt from the article, which discusses the many ways this affects Americans and what is being to help in places across the country, including …

Introduction to Vermont CoCs Guide

A newly updated “Introduction to Vermont CoCs” guide is now available. The guide includes information on the CoC program, funding, recent Balance of State and Chittenden County programs that have received grants, and more. To view and download this guide click here (PDF format). A permanent link to the guide will also be available on …

Leahy, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Combat Youth Homelessness And Trafficking

Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) on Tuesday reintroduced bipartisan legislation to curb youth homelessness, which affects 1.6 million teens throughout the country who are among the most likely to become victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) joined as …

Proposed FY 2016 HUD Budget Stakeholder Briefing Invitation

Please join Secretary Julián Castro at a stakeholder briefing on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Proposed FY 2016 Budget Monday, February 2, 2015 4:00 – 5:00 pm EST (please adjust for your local time) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Brooke-Mondale Auditorium 451 7th St SW Washington, DC 20410 To attend …

Advocates Are Still Pushing for St. Johnsbury Homeless Shelter

The article below is from the Albany Times Union and was originally reported in the Caledonian Record. Homeless advocates in St. Johnsbury say they remain committed to opening a winter homeless shelter in St. Johnsbury despite the town’s rejection of the idea. After a proposal to put a shelter on Lincoln Street was rejected by …