Vermont law revises homelessness response

Homeless advocates receive $200K in state funding for organization

Brenda Siegel By Guy Page An organization supporting passage of this year’s Continuum of Care law providing funding and services for the homeless has itself received $200,000 in funding as part of this year’s state budget, signed into law last week by Gov. Phil Scott. According to a June 19 press release issued by Executive Director Brenda Siegel, End Homelessness Vermont has secured its first-ever state appropriation, receiving $200,000 in the …

Vermont law revises homelessness response

MONTPELIER — A new state law is billed by advocates as "a historic step forward in disability rights for Vermonters experiencing homelessness," although a reduction in the motel voucher program is worrisome to them.