Grant goes to statewide, collaborative project headed by VLA’s Homeowner Legal Assistance Project.
M&T Bank Grant Awarded to VLA to Help Vermonters Keep Generational Wealth
housing
Court Denies Preliminary Injunction to Keep All Vermonters Sheltered
Court denies VLA's request for a preliminary injunction in the GA Emergency Housing lawsuit.
VLA Files Suit to Stop End of Winter Emergency Shelter
VLA files lawsuit to stop termination of all-weather “Adverse Weather Conditions” GA Emergency Housing Program.
Sandra Paritz: Raise Revenue to Protect Vulnerable Citizens
Let’s prevent thousands of vulnerable people — many elderly, with disabilities, or children — from being put out on the street in May and June.
Testimony in Support of Housing
VLA attorney Rebecca Plummer gave testimony in support of emergency housing funding and Bridges to Housing proposal.
Commentary: Listen to the Voices of People Experiencing Homelessness
This commentary by interns Brianna Ghosn and Ned Smiley is a result of interviews with Vermonters who are homeless.
Rebecca Plummer: Evictions Expected to “Explode” with End of VERAP
“We expect it [rate of evictions] to explode if the state doesn’t take steps to help people in this situation.”
Sandra Paritz: Housing Must Be Recognized as a Basic Human Right
It is time for the law to reflect what we now know to be true — that housing for all must be recognized as a basic human right.
Tenants: Hear Their Voices
A sampling of voicemails received from Vermonters who need help accessing the VERAP rent assistance program.
Push for GA Housing Extension is Successful
We are relieved to hear that Governor Scott authorized extending General Assistance (GA) emergency housing for an additional 30 days.