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After a year of renovations and program development, the Champlain Place Emergency Shelter opened its doors again on May 22. ?Champlain Place sits on Shelburne Road and is the third shelter project that the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity, CVOEO, and the Champlain Housing Trust have worked on together.? This partnership saw updates to rooms and the building, while also providing more programming opportunities. These building renovations include new plumbing and heating systems, flooring and repairs, and an outdoor courtyard for residents.
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After surviving a turbulent relationship, Khayli is finding peace – and herself – at Voices Against Violence’s newest domestic violence shelter. Through workshops and communal living, Khayli is receiving the support she needs to grow and heal from both a substance use addiction and an abusive boyfriend.
Community members can walk in the shoes of Khayli and others experiencing hardships Saturday, May 24 during “In Their Shoes,” a fundraiser for CVOEO programs.
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Explore highlights from CVOEO’s 2025 Fair Housing Month: keynote with Cashauna Hill, Statehouse testimony, youth advocacy, statewide webinars, and community art. Learn how Vermont continues the fight for housing justice.
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President Donald Trump's administration has moved to reshape federal government spending, including rescinding money that had been promised to groups in Vermont.
Vermont Public is tracking these cuts and their impacts in the table below based on reporting from our journalists.
Decisions have been coming rapidly, and the status of funds can change through administrative actions or court challenges. To account for this fluctuation, each line of the table includes the date of the latest information.
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A diverse, statewide group of 119 Vermont businesses, nonprofits, and faith communities published an open letter to Governor Scott and state lawmakers today, urging them to use the power of elected office to support and protect Vermonters from harmful and unconstitutional federal actions. The letter comes in response to unprecedented attacks on constitutional rights, state and local government autonomy, and the nation’s civic infrastructure.
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Every year, 500 new people use services to help them through incidents of domestic and sexual violence in Franklin and Grand Isle counties. However, shelters are running out of room, so a new space is being opened to hold the overflow.
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Tax season can be daunting for the most efficient filer, and seemingly impossible for those who know little about the process. Not everyone is required to file taxes, but most Americans must and probably will submit a return.
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No person should live in fear, and if we all work together, Vermont will be a true place of refuge, safety and economic opportunity for all.
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After almost 30 years leading Voices Against Violence, Kris Lukens is stepping into retirement.
Lukens took the helm of the local domestic and sexual violence agency in 1996, just as it was preparing to open its very first shelter. Today, as she’s leaving, Voices will open a second.
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All people deserve access to the basic human needs of food and shelter. We know that the state of Vermont — our government and our people — can make the choice to shelter and feed everyone in Vermont.
