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.
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When’s There’s a Will, There’s a Way: August is National Make-A-Will Month
August is National Make-A-Will month! It’s the perfect time to think ahead to care for your family and your future.
Crystalizing his support for CVOEO: Reflections from Jon Crystal
Jon Crystal, Vergennes resident and member of CVOEO’s Board of Directors since 2011, recently made a legacy gift to CVOEO. We spoke with Jon to learn more about his dedicated support of our mission:
Housing Demystified Chapter 3: Affordable Housing in Vermont
Housing Demystified is an overview of the housing network in Vermont. Each chapter focuses on a different housing topic. This guidebook covers how we talk about and measure our housing shortage in Vermont, what resources exist for people experiencing homelessness, what we mean when we say “affordable housing,” and more.
Fair Housing Project Launches New Striving for Equity Project
CVOEO’s Fair Housing Project is excited to announce our newest initiative, the Striving for Equity Project.
Paul Dragon: Our unhoused neighbors — out of sites, out of minds
This is a horrible situation for us as an organization, a humiliating one for the people we are serving, and ultimately an intolerable one for us as a society.
Pride Month: a moment to celebrate and renew our commitment
The recent assault we see on LGBTQ+ rights around the country will only compound the tragedy of poverty and homelessness in the United States.
April is Fair Housing Month – Statewide Events Celebrate Home & Community!
Each April we celebrate the 1968 passage of the Fair Housing Act with a series of free public education and art events to raise awareness about the importance of equal access to housing, free from discrimination, and the positive role that inclusive, affordable housing plays in thriving communities.
Dragon-Minter-O’Farrell: We can end child homelessness now
This commentary is by Paul Dragon, executive director of the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity; Sue Minter, executive director of Capstone; Jenna O’Farrell, executive director of Northeast Kingdom Community Action; and with the support of Southeastern Vermont Community Action.
Is there a double standard for new Community Resource Center?
This commentary is by Paul Dragon, executive director of the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity.