Housing and Community Development stakeholders from across the state gathered in St.
Just Action authors Leah & Richard Rothstein to speak on April 1
VHFA is pleased to be a sponsor of the 2024 April Fair Housing Month kick off event “Just Action” with authors Leah & Richard Rothstein on April 1 starting at 5:30pm at Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center in Burlington. This free event and statewide housing justice book club will promote community-based solutions to housing segregation and exclusion.
VHFA Sponsoring 2022 VBSR Legislative Breakfast December 9
As a member of Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR), we are excited to be a sponsor of this year's Legislative Breakfast being held this Friday, December 9, at the historic Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center in Burlington.
Climate change raises risk of increasing inequities
The Urban Institute recently released an article about how an equity lens is essential to mitigating the effects of hotter summers that are expected in the future due to climate change.
Watch out for homeowner relief scams
As many states including Vermont begin to award millions in financial assistance to homeowners impacted by the pandemic, the U.S.
Homelessness Awareness Day is January 20th
Vermont's annual Homelessness Awareness Day will take place virtually this year from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 20th.
Interview with VAHC Director David Martins
In another installment of VHFA's housing video series, VHFA Executive Director Maura Collins interviews David Martins, who was appointed Director of the Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition (VAHC) this July.
Homelessness ended among veterans in Chittenden County
On August 28th, the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) announced that the Chittenden County Continuum of Care (VT-501) has eradicated homelessness among veterans in Chittenden County.
The announcement, sent to Mayor Kristine Lott of Winooski and Mayor Miro Weinberger of Burlington states:
VHFA responds to call for racial equity
The Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) is heeding the call Governor Phil Scott made ealier this week “to reflect on what role each of us can play to end hate, racism and bigotry.” As our nation grapples with complex discussions around institutional racism, the housing industry must be a focal vehicle for both analysis of past racism and how we can work toward eradicating institutional racism in the future.
April is Fair Housing Month
National Fair Housing Month is held every April to celebrate the anniversary of the passage of the 1968 Federal Fair Housing Act. At the same time, it is an opportunity to increase our efforts to end housing discrimination and raises awareness of housing rights.