advocacy

Let’s prevent thousands of vulnerable people — many elderly, with disabilities, or children — from being put out on the street in May and June.

A podcast shines the spotlight on their important work.

VLA attorney Rebecca Plummer gave testimony in support of emergency housing funding and Bridges to Housing proposal.

This commentary by interns Brianna Ghosn and Ned Smiley is a result of interviews with Vermonters who are homeless.

“We expect it [rate of evictions] to explode if the state doesn’t take steps to help people in this situation.”

Vermont Legal Aid filed a class action lawsuit based on extensive delays in scheduling unemployment benefit appeals.

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.

A sampling of voicemails received from Vermonters who need help accessing the VERAP rent assistance program.

We are relieved to hear that Governor Scott authorized extending General Assistance (GA) emergency housing for an additional 30 days. 

Eligibility for the GA program for persons with disabilities will be expanded and a variance process will be formalized.