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Advocates urge person-centered alternative and convertible shelters, propose November 2027 study deadline
Summary
CVOEO, the Housing and Homelessness Alliance and partner groups presented a person-centered alternative to H.594 that prioritizes voluntary supports, fully funded shelter stabilization, a five-year investment in convertible shelters, reasonable accommodations under the ADA, and a study with recommendations by November 2027.
Representatives from the Chittenden Valley Office of Economic Opportunity and the Housing and Homelessness Alliance of Vermont told the committee they had prepared an alternate approach to H.594 that centers people, leverages existing services, and aims to move Vermont away from heavy reliance on hotels toward permanent supportive housing.
Paul Greiggen (CVOEO) and Chad Simmons (Housing and Homelessness Alliance) said their outline prioritizes: a person-centered purpose…
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