Unhoused families in Burlington struggle to find substantial resources
CVOEO works to place families at campground for temporary housing. Unhoused individuals are back to limited spaces since the end of the "Hotel Motel Program" in Vermont.
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City of Burlington to provide campsites for families leaving state's hotel-motel program
This week, significant changes were made to The Vermont General Assistance Housing Program, commonly referred to as the hotel-motel program. It has led to several Vermonters having to exit the program.
CVOEO is Calling for the Reinstatement of the Emergency Shelter Program
In this recent Op Ed, Paul Dragon addresses the growing issues of homelessness and substance use in Vermont, including St. Albans.
"Homelessness and addiction are a whole Vermont problem and will need a whole state solution," Paul Dragon writes in the Saint Albans Messenger
In this recent Op Ed, Paul Dragon addresses the growing issues of homelessness and substance use in Vermont, including St. Albans.
Chittenden County is in dire need of shelter beds. Who’s going to run them?
With Burlington shouldering the burden as the state-run motel program winds down, the city is looking to its neighbors for help.
Champlain Place Makes Progress Finding Homes
Champlain Place on Shelburne Road is a new low-barrier shelter overseen by CVOEO. The building is currently under construction and housing 35 people temporarily. In the last eight months, eight people have already been transferred into transitional housing or permanent units.
'You can make a change:' ‘In Their Shoes’ event draws attention to homelessness
On Saturday, May 18, CVOEO and other organizations hosted "In Their Shoes," a fundraiser and awareness-raising event to support unhoused members of Vermont communities.
A Gathering in St Albans for a Walk to Support the Unhoused
Community leaders and those with lived experience raised awareness of what the unhoused go through and ways people can help on Saturday, May 18 in Saint Albans City.
CVOEO to host 'In Their Shoes' raising awareness for challenges faced by unhoused community members
On Saturday, May 18, CVOEO and other organizations supporting unhoused members of Vermont communities will be hosting the "In Their Shoes" fundraiser. Check in for the event starts at 1 p.m. in St. Albans Taylor Park and the main event kicks off at 1:30.
'In Their Shoes' set for Saturday; Fundraiser to show daily challenges of homelessness
Iona Grant’s life changed dramatically four months ago when a room opened up for her and her husband at Tim’s House, Franklin County’s only homeless shelter. “I'll praise this place to the highest of powers because it's made such a difference,” she said. “The change I’ve experienced within myself…I’ve got peace of mind and peace of soul.”