HUD Secretary Julian Castro described his hopes for the transition to new leadership during an interview with NPR yesterday.
Please join us at the State House in Montpelier on January 5 to renew Vermont's commitment to ending homelessness. The day will include time to meet with lawmakers and experts to discuss effective strategies Vermont could use to conquer remaining challenges in ending homelessness. A vigil will also be held to remember those who have died without homes and the hundreds of Vermonters still searching for safe, secure housing they can afford.
With the outdoor temperature near zero, VHFA’s Steve Gronlund headed out this afternoon to deliver candy-stuffed gloves, mittens and hats for at least 100 kids to the King Street Center. The Edlund Company partnered with VHFA this year to collect gear donations from staff and friends.
The mitten drive is a much-loved annual tradition that is part of VHFA’s year-long schedule of charitable activities.
From VT. Dept. for Children and Families:
Community leaders and housing partners came together last week to celebrate the completion of renovations to historic buildings in downtown Bennington. Developed and managed by Shires Housing, the buildings include 26 affordable apartments for low-income residents of all ages.
The Children's Literacy Foundation (CLiF) is now accepting applications for its At-Risk Children grant.
Don't miss tonight's Burlington Young Professionals On Tap event to learn about how to get started thinking about buying a home. VHFA's Seth Leonard as well as other experts will be on hand to answer your questions and provide critical tips on buying a home in Vermont.
Break out your knitting needles (or get shopping) to keep children warm this winter. Drop off new children’s mittens and gloves at VHFA’s office at the corner of Saint Paul and King Streets in Burlington by Friday, December 16.
After stuffing them with holiday goodies, VHFA will deliver the gifts to the King Street Center for children and teens who participate in their programs.
Yesterday was pay up day for our friends at Housing Vermont who graciously served VHFA staff a delicious lunch in honor of our 2016 Way to Go Challenge Carbon Throwdown win.
The friendly competition resulted in estimated savings of 6,475 miles of driving as 43 staff from the two agencies used alternative means of transportation during the 2-week competition in October.
Way to go!