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Green Mountain Solar retrofits CVOEO’s new mobile outreach vehicle with green tech
The Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO), based in Burlington with programs throughout northwest Vermont, and Green Mountain Solar, out of South Burlington, have teamed up to support the community while lowering harmful greenhouse emissions.
A Taste of Home: Nonprofits Deliver Culturally-Appropriate Food to Afghan Refugees
Feeding Chittenden and the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants are providing groceries to new arrivals to Vermont from Afghanistan
How Vermont Housing scams have risen over the past few years
Housing scams in Vermont doubled during pandemic
Burlington to Build 'Shelter Pods' for Homeless, Review Encampment Policy
The City of Burlington will use federal coronavirus relief funds to build a community of "shelter pods" for unhoused residents. The nearly $3 million plan, which won unanimous support from Burlington city councilors Monday night, also calls for hiring a new city staffer to help end chronic homelessness.
Wheels for Warmth back for 16th year
With more than 4,000 used tires between two locations (Middlesex and Mendon), Vermonters were given the chance to buy as many tires as they needed at discounted prices.
Sears Lane encampment stories
There has been a lot of media activity around the Sears Lane encampment situation. Here is a list of stories published in our local media
Local warming shelter sees guest intake nearly triple since last winter
Frigid temperatures and the ongoing pandemic to blame