2026 Fair Housing Month – Cue the Curtain Until Next Year
2026 Fair Housing Month has ended but the movement continues. April was filled with community, joy, advocacy, and organizing to celebrate fair housing wins and push fair housing initiatives.
News, Press, & Perspectives
State leaders and advocates gather to oppose SNAP Food Restrictions Waiver
Hunger Free Vermont, state leaders, and other advocates gathered at the Statehouse on Tuesday to oppose the Scott administration's intent to pursue a SNAP Food Restrictions Waiver.
2026 Fair Housing Friday Series
FAIR HOUSING FRIDAYS is a series of informational, interactive webinars hosted by the Fair Housing Project of CVOEO. This post highlights topics for 2026.
Fair housing and tenants’ rights online workshop
On Thursday, April 23, at 1 p.m., the public is invited to a Zoom presentation on fair housing and tenants’ rights. The Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity Fair Housing project and the Springfield Town Library are hosting a this live workshop via Zoom.
Federal anti-poverty grant delay draws rebuke from Vermont’s congressional delegation
The unusual, monthslong wait for this year’s federal Community Service Block Grant funds comes amid a push from the Trump administration to eliminate the program from the federal budget.
Funding for Services at Food Shelf in Burlington Is Threatened
Even as the construction nears completion, potential spending cuts in Montpelier threaten the future of the combined enterprise.
Fair Housing, No Matter What!
CVOEO's Fair Housing Project hosts and participates in a statewide series of events and activities every April to honor Fair Housing Month.
New recovery shelter opens in Burlington
The Bridges Recovery Shelter opened its doors in Burlington on Monday, offering a new resource for homeless Vermonters and those struggling with substance use.
New Recovery Shelter Opens in Burlington to Address Addiction Homelessness
The Bridges Recovery Shelter will provide clinicians, recovery support, and a sober environment for unhoused individuals in recovery.
Bridges Recovery Shelter opening in Burlington; How advocates say it fills a gap in care
The Howard Center, CVOEO, and the Vermont Department of Health have come together to open a new recovery shelter in Burlington. Health care providers have said the space fills a unique gap in care, because the city has not had a shelter dedicated to substance use recovery and sober living.