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Clearing the PATH to Home

When

May 9, 2008

Where

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Hanover, NH

What

Resolving legal barriers to safe, permanent housing in New Hampshire and Vermont.

The Institute on Homelessness and Trauma and the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) are bringing national and local legal experts together to address the tough legal barriers encountered by those seeking safe, affordable housing.

For agency supervisors, CoC partners, and others involved in resolving homelessness.

Cost

More info

jwhitaker@vdh.state.vt.us

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A Taste of Home fundraiser

When

May 9, 2008
5:00 PM-8:00 PM

Where

Lake and College Building, Burlington, VT

What

A fundraiser for HomeShare Vermont, including tastes from around the globe by Single Pebble, Leunig's Bistro, Three Tomatoes Trattoria and Big Chili Republic.

Silent auction includes two sets of Boston Red Sox tickets. Live music.

Sponsored by: Century 21 Jack Associates, South Burlington; Vermont Housing Finance Agency, Burlington; The Law Offices of Fred Peet; and Merchants Trust Co.

Cost

$35

More info

Becky, 802.863.5625, bahomeshare@gmail.com

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2008 Vermont Going Green Expo

When

May 10-11, 2008

Where

Gutterson Athletic Center, UVM, Burlington, VT

What

Vermont's first Going Green energy and eco-living exposition. Learn more about environmental construction in the Green Building and Design Zone. Discover the latest in sustainable clothing at the Eco-Fashion Show.

Are you curious about a specific topic of conservation? Explore dozens of workshops taking place throughout the weekend.

Story time for the kids, free Ben & Jerry's ice cream and a musical puppet show in the Green Kids Zone, all made possible by a team of sponsors dedicated to doing good while doing well, including Host Sponsor groSolar.

Cost

More info

Kellie Cavagnaro, 603.491.6177, kellie@goinggreenexpos.com, http://www.goinggreenexpos.com

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Homeless charity concert

When

May 10, 2008
7:00 PM-9:00 PM

Where

Green Mountain Christian Center, 440 Main St., Bennington, VT

What

Free benefit concert to support the Bennington Coalition for the Homeless.

Featuring "Reunion," a self-supporting, non-denominational band based in Rutland, offering country-gospel music ministry.

Please bring an item of non-perishable food. A free-will offering will be taken.

Cost

Free

More info

Kendy, sixbankst@comcast.net

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First Time Homebuyer Mortgage Solutions

When

May 14, 2008
5:30 PM-7:30 PM

Where

KeyBank Taft Corner Branch, 300 Interstate Corporate Center, Williston, VT

What

Guest Speakers:
*Erin Perrin-Homeownership Outreach Coordinator,VHFA
*Tim Poirier-KeyBank Mortgage Advisor-Mortgage Programs for First Time Homebuyers

Learn how you can become a homeowner at this homebuyer's seminar.

Space is limited. Please register.Refreshments will be served.

Cost

FREE

More info

Anne Brassard, KeyBank, 802.660.4205

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Building Greener Affordable Housing in Vermont

When

May 16, 2008

Where

Chamber of Commerce, Berlin, VT

What

The workshop will be presented by Andy Shapiro of Energy Balance Inc. Andy has provided energy and other green building design consulting services for 25 years. He is also the Scientist-in-the-Classroom for the Vermont Energy Education Program, training teachers and students from elementary to high school since 1994. He holds an Engineering degree from Brown University and is the author of a number of energy-related publications.

The workshop will be held at the Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce in Berlin.

Cost

More info

Rick DeAngelis, VHCB, 802.828.3526, rdeangelis@vhcb.org

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NCSHA Spring Training

When

May 17-20, 2008

Where

Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, 3800 E. Sunrise Dr., Tucson, AZ

What

Training for HFAs and their affiliate partners.

Cost

More info

http://www.ncsha.org

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Housing Now community meeting

When

May 19, 2008
1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Where

St. Albans, VT

What

To reinforce or create local networking between housing and service agencies. With the increased needs of residents and very limited resources, bringing together housing and human services professionals is an important step in developing regional solutions.

Cost

More info

Cathy Voyer, Agency of Human Services, cathyv@ahs.state.vt.us

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VHFA Update for Realtors

When

May 20, 2008
8:30 AM-10:30 AM

Where

Northwestern Medical Center, 156 Fairfield Street Confrence Room 1, St. Albans, VT

What

Learn about VHFA's recent underwriting changes regarding 100% financing, types of properties, interrest rates, cash assistance, manufactured housing, and other questions you may have.

Instructors:
Erin Perrin, VHFA Outreach Coorfinator
Cheryl Ducharme, Rural Development Business Program Specialist

Registration & Light Breakfast: 8:30-9am
Class 9-10:30

Cost

FREE

More info

New England Federal Credit Union, 802.879.8777, kehaya@nefu.com, http://www.nefcu.com

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Housing Now community meeting

When

May 27, 2008
11:30 AM-1:30 PM

Where

Springfield, VT

What

To reinforce or create local networking between housing and service agencies. With the increased needs of residents and very limited resources, bringing together housing and human services professionals is an important step in developing regional solutions.

Cost

More info

Cathy Voyer, Agency of Human Services, cathyv@ahs.state.vt.us

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Vt Community Development Association spring meeting

When

May 29, 2008
9:00 AM-2:00 PM

Where

St. Albans, VT

What

Come see how St. Albans became a Vermont success story, by reclaiming its historic buildings and reinvesting in its downtown.

Cost

More info

Amanda, 802.229.9111, http://www.vtcda.org

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VHFA Realtor Update

When

June 4, 2008
9:00 AM-10:30 AM

Where

New England Federal Credit Union, 141 Harvest Lane Member Education Center, Williston, VT

What

Learn about VHFA's recent underwriting changes regarding 100% financing, types of properties, interrest rates, cash assistance, manufactured housing, and other questions you may have.

Instructors:
Erin Perrin, VHFA Outreach Coorfinator


Registration & Light Breakfast: 8:30-9am
Class 9-10:30

Cost

FREE

More info

New England Federal Credit Union, 802.879.8777, kehaya@nefcu.com, http://www.nefcu.com

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Homeless veterans grant training

When

September 9, 2008
9:00 AM-4:30 PM

Where

Northhampton-Springfield, MA

What

A workshop in which participants are provided with the skills to prepare a grant application, including the development of a program design and evaluation plan. The workshop will consist of didactic instruction, exercises, and the provision of handouts and other resources. It would be helpful for workshop participants to review the Grant and Per Diem application materials prior to registering for the workshop and come with questions and concerns.

Cost

More info

http://homelessvetprovidertac.net/

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2008 Vermont Statewide Housing Conference

When

November 18, 2008

Where

Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center, Williston Road, South Burlington, VT

What

Vermont's biennial gathering of housing professionals.

Keynote speaker: Michelle Kennedy of Chelsea, Vt., author of "Without a Net: Middle Class and Homeless (with Kids) in America."

Cost

$40 before Oct. 17; $50 after

More info

John Fairbanks, VHFA, 802.652.3424, jfairbanks@vhfa.org, http://www.vhfa.org/conference

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National Rural Housing Conference

When

December 3-5, 2008

Where

Hyatt Regency Hotel, Washington, DC

What

"Working for change: Building our future."

Cost

More info

202.842.8600, hacconference2008@ruralhome.org, http://www.ruralhome.org

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