Last Thursday, VHFA staff stuffed many pairs of hats, mittens and gloves with yummy holiday candy that were then sent on their way to the children of the Sara Holbrook Youth Center.

The Sara Holbrook Youth Center has helped over 650 children by providing low-income families with educational and recreational programs.

Check out this new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Support and Services at Home (SASH) program was launched in 2013 and has connected residents with community based health services. This program was set up to "decrease health care expenditures for elderly residents of affordable housing developments." Vermont SASH participants were studied in a recent evaluation of the program's first year of implementation.

Need an affordable apartment or know someone who does?

There are vacancies in 16 different apartment complexes across the state, according to the Vermont Directory of Affordable Rental Housing. Find out more about particular units by visiting the vacancy profiles on line.