At the request of the Vermont Child Poverty Council, students and faculty of Dartmouth's Policy Research Shop prepared a report titled "Poverty in Vermont: Reduction and Profiles," which describes the population of Vermonters in poverty and identifies areas for further research and action.
The report concludes:
The number of people served in Vermont’s shelters rose by 8% during state fiscal year 2010, when compared to 2009, according to Emergency Shelter Grant program figures released this month by Vermont’s Office of Economic Opportunity.
This was the largest jump of the decade, up to a total of 3,834 people, 22% of whom were children.
As biographies for speakers scheduled to appear at the Vermont Statewide Housing Conference roll in, we're struck by the breadth and depth of knowledge that'll be shared at the Nov. 18 event.
We've placed nearly 40 bios online, with many more still to come. Browse them at the official conference Web site.
While you're there, register online. Early-bird pricing remains in effect through Oct. 22.
The Democratic and Republican candidates for governor will attend a housing organization meeting later this month.
Senate President Pro Tem Peter Shumlin and Lieutenant Governor Brian Dubie will be at the joint meeting of the Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness and the Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition (VAHC) being held Sept. 22.
Each will address the meeting. Exact speaking times have yet to be determined.