Informational resources

Publications/reports

Proposal to Increase Supportive Housing: A proposal by VT Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) to increase the supply of permanent supportive housing units in Vermont by dedicating housing and service resources to the most vulnerable Vermonters.; Added/revised: Mar 20 2008 12:30:45 PM

211 Shelter Inventory Tool Instructions: All homeless shelters in the state are strongly encouraged to participate in this online vacancy tool to communicate to each other (and to United Way's 211 workers) where vacant beds may be in the state. Attached are the instructions.; Added/revised: Jan 28 2008 11:26:10 AM

Technical Assistance $$ Available: A new Rural Homelessness Capacity Building program launched this month will support the work of faith-based and community-based organizations serving homeless populations in rural America. One-on-one technical assistance, audio web trainings, and online information will be available for rural homelessness provider organizations over the course of the three-year initiative. Selected organizations working in high need communities will also receive for grants to pursue training opportunities, purchase equipment, or undertake other activities that will improve their ability to meet the needs of homeless people in their areas.; Added/revised: Jan 21 2008 09:34:39 AM

2008 Point In Time Survey Form: This is the survey form for the 2008 Point In Time Survey for January 30, 2008. This is being provided in Word format so it can be edited electronically if necessary. Any questions? Contact Kim Woolaver at kim@vsha.org.; Added/revised: Jan 03 2008 01:41:54 PM

Housing Ex-Offenders in Public Housing and Section 8: This piece examines the rules around housing ex-offenders in Public Housing and Section 8 housing. The Corporation for Supportive Housing shows that there may be more leniency than some believe.; Added/revised: Jan 03 2008 01:39:23 PM

VT Point in Time Materials 2008: Basic information for the Vermont Point in Time count of people who are homeless on January 30, 2008.; Added/revised: Jan 03 2008 01:08:00 PM

HUD CoC and HMIS Data Requirements: Slideshow presentation from Abt Associates to the VCEH in November about the Continuum's HMIS responsibilities.; Added/revised: Dec 13 2007 12:34:25 PM

New England-wide Look at Homelessness: Here is the New England Region HMIS report of all the point in time counts of people who were homeless done January 2007.; Added/revised: Nov 12 2007 07:51:59 AM

Client Eligibility Memo from HUD: This is a memo that Richard Hatin is sending out to all the SHP and S+C grantees regarding documentation of client eligibility. It’s become an issue during monitoring of grantees and sponsors. To ensure that any agency receiving HUD SHP or S+C funds is made aware of their responsibility to properly document client eligibility, please review the memo from HUD Manchester.; Added/revised: Jul 03 2007 01:10:43 PM

Housing for Everyone Grant Competition: TD Banknorth is awarding two $15,000 and two $10,000 grants with a focus on the creation and preservation of transitional housing and homeless shelter space. Check out this PDF form for more information and a list of eligible towns in Vermont.; Added/revised: Jun 28 2007 07:11:55 AM

2007 HUD McKinney/Vento Homeless Assistance Application: This application was submitted on behalf of the statewide Vermont Continuum of Care (aka VCEH) for annual federal homeless funding. Approval of this request is expected Winter 2007-2008.; Added/revised: Jun 26 2007 07:00:08 AM

Health Care Youth Memo from AHS Secretary and Bulletin: This is a memo from AHS Secretary LaWare as well as a Health Care Youth Bulletin.; Added/revised: Apr 24 2007 06:43:01 AM

Some 2007 Point in Time Homeless Count Results: Attached is a report that was distributed at a state Senate hearing April 6 for increased ESGP funding. For more information, contact Kim Woolaver at 802.828.0294 or kim@vsha.org.; Added/revised: Apr 10 2007 06:09:24 AM

2007 HUD McKinney/Vento NOFA Released: Attached is the HUD 2007 McKinney/Vento NOFA released March 13.; Added/revised: Mar 13 2007 05:25:22 AM

VA Per Diem Funding Available: Attached is the announcement for the Grant and Per Diem Program NOFA. Contact at Jesse at Jesse.Vazzano@va.gov or by phone at 802.295.9363 x5763 with questions.; Added/revised: Mar 08 2007 12:57:05 PM

United Way's 211 Homeless Summary for 2006: Attached is data collected by the United Way's 211 information referral service on people who requested information on homelessness, specifically, in 2006.; Added/revised: Mar 01 2007 05:27:49 AM

Standing Rules of VT Coalition to End Homelessness: The Standing Rules of the VCEH have been amended three times since their adoption. This version was last changed February 20, 2006.; Added/revised: Feb 27 2007 12:16:43 PM

Background on 2007 Point In Time Count: This should answer the who, what, when, where, and whys of the Point In Time Count. All questions should be directed to Kim Woolaver at kim@vsha.org.; Added/revised: Jan 11 2007 12:20:14 PM

2007 Point In Time Form: Here is the official Point In Time Form to be used in the statewide January 25, 2007 count of all people who are homeless. For more information contact Kim Woolaver at kim@vsha.org or call 802-828-0294.; Added/revised: Dec 26 2006 06:56:37 AM

2006 Guide to VT Food and Nutrition Resources: The Economic Services Division (ESD) of the Department for Children and Families prepared this Guide to introduce Vermonters to several available public and private food-related services.; Added/revised: Dec 18 2006 07:25:32 AM

2006 Free Food Guidelines: The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is a federal program managed and distributed by the Vermont Foodbank. This program offers free monthly nutritious food to income-eligible children, senior citizens and women who are pregnant or post-partum for less than a year. This file includes the income guidelines for this program.; Added/revised: Dec 14 2006 06:08:55 AM

2006 McKinney Application to HUD (3 of 3): Annually the VCEH applies to HUD for McKinney/Vento homeless assistance funding. This is Section 3 of 3 of the application submitted in 2006.; Added/revised: Jun 26 2006 06:40:56 AM

2006 McKinney Application to HUD (2 of 3): Annually the VCEH applies to HUD for McKinney/Vento homeless assistance funding. This is Section 2 of 3 of the application submitted in 2006.; Added/revised: Jun 26 2006 06:38:48 AM

2006 McKinney Application to HUD (1 of 3): Annually the VCEH applies to HUD for McKinney/Vento homeless assistance funding. This is Section 1 of 3 of the application submitted in 2006.; Added/revised: Jun 26 2006 06:37:45 AM

Matrix of Mainstream Resources in VT: This helpful PDF file is a list of all "mainstream" resources available in VT for people who are homeless and/or low-income. It gives the administrating agency, eligibility, info needed at application, and additional information.; Added/revised: Jun 01 2006 06:20:06 AM

Continuum of Care Report, April 2006: A quarterly newsletter for the Continuum of Care; Added/revised: May 09 2006 09:49:02 AM

Continuum of Care Report, December 2005: A quarterly newsletter for the Continuum of Care.; Added/revised: May 09 2006 09:48:11 AM

2005 McKinney Application to HUD: Annually the VCEH applies to HUD for McKinney/Vento homeless assistance funding. This is Exhibit 1 of the application submitted in 2005.; Added/revised: May 08 2006 12:07:06 PM