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Point-In-Time Count Starts Tonight

Tonight is the start of this year’s Point-In-Time Count. The PIT Count allows local communities and state policy makers to understand current problems of homelessness, target limited funding to appropriate services, and track progress. As stipulated in the HEARTH/McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, the PIT Count also allows us to secure funding from HUD Continuum of …

Emergency Solutions Grant Program: Survey to Inform Annual Plan

The Vermont Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program, administered by the State Office of Economic Opportunity, provides a blend of state and federal (HUD) funding in all regions of the state for homeless shelters as well as non-profit programs engaged in work to prevent homelessness. The purpose of the federal Emergency Solutions Grant program is to help individuals and families quickly regain stability …

February 19th: 16th Annual Homelessness Marathon Taking Place in Brattleboro

The 16th Annual Homelessness Marathon will be taking place on Wednesday, February 19. The Marathon has previously been broadcast from places such as Detroit, Kansas City, and Mississippi, and this year will be live from Brattleboro, Vermont. The Homelessness Marathon’s mission is to raise consciousness about homelessness and poverty in America and around the world. More fromhomelessnessmarathon.org: The broadcast …

ICYMI: Leahy Editorial Spotlights Perils Facing Vermont’s Homeless Children

In case you missed it, earlier in the month Senator Patrick Leahy wrote an editorial highlighting the perils facing Vermont’s homeless children and some of the efforts being done to curb the problem. From the Burlington Free Press: The frigid New Year weather that has gripped Vermont and much of the nation is a challenge to …

Friday, January 24: Final Point-In-Time Webinar Training

The final scheduled webinar for individuals to become trained and ready for this year’s Point-In-Time (PIT) Count will take place tomorrow. The actual count will take place in one week on January 28-29. The training tomorrow will take place from 10am to 11am. Here are the directions to participate in Friday’s training: 1. A few minutes before 10am, …

Request for Public Comment on Balance of State HUD Continuum of Care Application

Continuum of Care Application for Homeless Programs – 2013/2014 NOFA The Vermont State Housing Authority (VSHA) has prepared a draft of the Balance of State Continuum of Care (CoC) Application for homeless programs. You can view the draft Application here. Input is desired from all stakeholders on all sections. Please forward written comments to Daniel Blankenship (VSHA) or Sara …