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FEB 4, 2025
Finding an affordable place to live in Vermont can be challenging, but thanks to an innovative partnership between the State of Vermont and the Vermont State Housing Authority (VSHA), more Vermonters now have access to high-quality, energy-efficient housing. Through an Executive Order from Governor Phil Scott, a new program is providing brand-new, high-efficiency mobile homes at a discounted price to households earning below 140% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
JAN 29, 2025
Winterlude is a winter celebration that offers outdoor activities for ALL ages! Activities include: snowshoeing, sledding, cross-country skiing, nature walks, music, a fire pit, hot beverages, and refreshments. The event is FREE and is held at Schmanska Park (85 Grove Street, Burlington, Vermont) where the Barn and park are illuminated with decorative lighting and lanterns.
JAN 16, 2025
AARP Vermont announces their 2025 legislative priorities
JAN 8, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted through March 5, 2025, 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT
AARP VT Placemaking Grants Help Energize Local Communities
The financial and emotional strain of unpaid family caregiving is pressing down hard on many Vermont residents, according to new research released today by AARP Vermont. The study finds that Vermont family caregivers often struggle to provide timely quality care to their loved ones without sacrificing their own health and financial security. The research also shows strong support for a paid family and medical leave program across political parties and income levels in Vermont.
Applications are currently being accepted through March 6, 2024, 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT
A quick look back at our year
AARP Vermont is ramping up its advocacy for legislation that would require employers to offer paid family and medical leave to support the state’s unpaid family caregivers.
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that empowers people to choose how they live as they age. We advocate on issues that affect residents at the local, state, and national levels.
AARP Warns State Consumers that Holiday Shopping is Increasingly Riddled with Fraud
For the first time since AARP began publishing the Scorecard in 2011, more than half of Medicaid long-term care dollars nationwide for older adults and people with physical disabilities went to home- and community-based services instead of nursing homes and other institutions.
Winter Placemaking Projects Promote Livability for All Ages
The Age Strong Vermont Community Forum took place on November 30 at 10:00 AM. A complete recording of the forum can be found below:
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