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From the Desk of Paul Dragon, 10/9/26

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!

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CVOEO will once again partner with the City of Burlington to operate the Miller Center

This winter, CVOEO will once again partner with the City of Burlington to operate the Miller Center at 130 Gosse Court in Burlington as the region's extreme cold weather shelter, continuing a successful partnership that provides a safe place for community members during periods of dangerously cold weather.

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From the Desk of Paul Dragon, 10/1/26

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!

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Op-ed: Shelter isn’t charity. It’s public safety.

Six years ago, a Vermont nonprofit was asked to open a shelter for the first time. That decision protected the whole of Vermont. This commentary is by Paul Dragon, the executive director of the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity.

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From the Desk of Paul Dragon, 9/25/26

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!

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From the Desk of Paul Dragon, 9/18/26

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!

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From the Desk of Paul Dragon, 9/8/26, Homelessness Response Update

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!

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From the Desk of Paul Dragon, 9/2/26

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!

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As a Community Action Agency, CVOEO is Responding to the Crisis in Front of Us

CVOEO recognizes that a 100-bed shelter is a significant investment and a large response. But the scale reflects the reality of the crisis we are already facing.

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From the Desk of Paul Dragon, 8/21/26

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!