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.
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From the Desk of Paul Dragon, 3/13/26
At CVOEO, we believe in collaboration and transparency. That’s why every week Executive Director, Paul Dragon, shares a roundup of updates and initiatives to keep everyone, from our 300+ team members to the broader community we serve, informed and connected. Here’s what’s new this week!
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.
New shelter addresses ‘real gap in our system’ for unhoused people in recovery from addiction
A new shelter is opening for unhoused people seeking recovery from addiction. Located in the Queen City’s downtown, the Bridges Recovery Shelter will be the first of its kind in Chittenden County and among just a few in the state.
From the Desk of Paul Dragon, 3/6/26
At CVOEO, we believe in collaboration and transparency. That’s why every week Executive Director, Paul Dragon, shares a roundup of updates and initiatives to keep everyone, from our 300+ team members to the broader community we serve, informed and connected. Here’s what’s new this week!
From the Desk of Paul Dragon, 2/27/26
At CVOEO, we believe in collaboration and transparency. That’s why every week Executive Director, Paul Dragon, shares a roundup of updates and initiatives to keep everyone, from our 300+ team members to the broader community we serve, informed and connected. Here’s what’s new this week!
Burlington emergency shelter shields community from the cold
Burlington has opened its emergency cold weather shelter 12 times since December in response to extreme temperatures.