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10/14/2026

Thank you Saint Albans Messenger for uplifting this important work. To get involved, visit: voicesagainstviolence.org/be-a-voice/support-survivors-this-dvam

In the words of Kris Lukens, interim director of Voices Against Violence/Laurie's House, "When we work together, we can make a difference.”

FRANKLIN & GRAND ISLE COUNTIES — CVOEO’s Voices Against Violence is inviting community members across Franklin and Grand Isle counties this October to support survivors and victims of sexual and

10/14/2026

There’s still time to submit nominations for CVOEO’s New Hope Award!

Made possible through the generous support of the Crystal Family, the New Hope Award was established in 2017 to recognize New American individuals, families, or groups whose contributions, accomplishments, and impact strengthen our community.

Each year, two recipients are selected, and each receives a $1,000 gift.

We invite community members and organizations to nominate a New American individual, family, or group they feel should be recognized and celebrated.

Nominations are due Friday, October 17th.

Submit your nomination through the link in our bio. For more information, visit cvoeo.org/new-hope-award.

Pictured here is one of recent year's winners, Mona Tolba, with family joined by CVOEO's Virginie, director of the Office of Racial Equity & Community Inclusion. Thank you to all our New Hope nominees and winners for your care in our community!

10/13/2026

October brings new opportunities to learn, build skills, and plan for the future with CVOEO! Whether you're interested in strengthening your financial knowledge, protecting yourself from emerging online scams, or navigating the challenges of running a small business, our upcoming workshops offer practical tools and information to help you move forward.

Upcoming live workshops this October:

• Oct. 26, 6:00–8:00 PM – Creating a Financial Future (In Person)
Interested in saving and investing for the future? Join us at CVOEO's Burlington headquarters for a free workshop exploring financial planning and long-term goals. Books and light refreshments provided! Financial Futures at CVOEO

• Oct. 27, 4:00–5:30 PM – Scams & AI: Deepfakes, Chatbots, & More (Virtual)
Learn how artificial intelligence is making scams more convincing through deepfakes, image generation, and other technologies—and what you can do to protect yourself online.

• Oct. 28, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM – Hiring Your First Employee (Virtual)
Thinking about growing your small business? Explore the fundamentals of hiring your first employee, including onboarding, taxes, unemployment claims, and employment law considerations. Financial Futures at CVOEO

Also happening this month: the Vermont Housing Conference! Check out our post from last week for more information about this opportunity to learn, connect, and engage in conversations about housing in Vermont or visit vhfa.org/conference

Prefer to learn at your own pace? CVOEO also offers free self-paced courses available anytime, including:
• Fair Housing Training for the General Public
• Setting Money Goals
• Spend SMART 2.0
• Keys to Credit
• Finding Housing On Demand
• Sustaining the Rent On Demand
• Tenant Skills On Demand

📅 Explore the full October calendar and register for upcoming workshops at cvoeo.org/calendar.

10/12/2026

CVOEO will be closed Monday, October 12th in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, October 13th.

10/09/2026

Housing conference scholarship deadline: TODAY, October 9!

Your voice belongs in the conversation about Vermont’s housing future. Registration scholarships are available for the 2026 Vermont Statewide Housing Conference, with priority for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) attendees and people with lived experience of housing insecurity.

CVOEO is proud to be a Gold sponsor and to support the Vermont Professionals of Color Network Affinity Space at the conference. Creating opportunities for connection and bringing lived experience into housing conversations are essential to building stronger communities.

📅 November 18, 2026
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton, South Burlington

Learn more, register, and apply for your scholarship at vhfa.org/conference.

Please share with someone who would like to attend! Thriving Communities: Building a Vibrant, Inclusive Vermont for more of CVOEO's Housing Advocacy Program education.

10/09/2026

This winter, CVOEO will once again partner with the City of Burlington to operate the Miller Center at 130 Gosse Court in Burlington as the region's extreme cold weather shelter, continuing a successful partnership that provides a safe place for community members during periods of dangerously cold weather. The shelter will open on nights that meet the City's criteria for activating the extreme cold weather shelter program. At the same time, CVOEO is actively working to open a seasonal shelter in Franklin County.

The decision to operate the Miller Center comes after many months of searching for a location for a year-round, 100-bed shelter. Despite beginning that search in the spring and evaluating numerous potential sites alongside our partner, the Champlain Housing Trust, we were unable to secure a suitable location in time for this winter.

With winter approaching, our immediate focus remains on ensuring that people have a safe place to go during periods of extreme cold, just as we have done in years past.

While the year-round, 100-bed shelter will not move forward this winter, we remain dedicated to protecting vulnerable Vermonters during extreme weather and advancing long-term solutions that promote dignity, compassion, public health, public safety, and shared community responsibility. Over the past six years, we have helped establish eight shelters across Chittenden and Franklin Counties, demonstrating our longstanding commitment to meeting this critical need.

CVOEO will continue working with our community partners to pursue a permanent, year-round integrated services campus that is trauma-informed and provides coordinated support to help people stabilize, improve health outcomes, and move toward permanent housing. We remain committed to this vision and will not stop working until everyone has access to safe shelter and the support they need to thrive.

10/08/2026

Make a plan to give on DAF Day!

Today, October 8th, is DAF Day, a national day of giving with donor-advised funds! A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable savings account that gives you the flexibility to recommend grants to CVOEO and other qualified charities. We hope you will pledge funds from your DAF to support CVOEO’s vital programs on October 8th.

You can request a grant distribution through your donor-advised fund sponsor on their webpage with CVOEO's EIN # 03-0216837. OR you can give directly on our website here: ⁠https://cvoeo.donorsupport.co/-/XPCBPYDB and by selecting "donate with other methods" and selecting DAFpay in the "More payment options" window. Thank you!

10/07/2026

💜 Support survivors and Voices Against Violence this DVAM by joining our Purple Ribbon Campaign!

Voices Against Violence/Laurie's House works towards the elimination of domestic and sexual violence and stalking through direct service, education, and systems change in Franklin and Grand Isle Counties.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is a national effort to raise awareness of domestic violence and uplift the voices and experiences of survivors.

Make a gift of $10 or more to Voices Against Violence and receive a purple ribbon to raise awareness about domestic violence in our community.

Display your ribbon proudly and share why you’re choosing to support Voices Against Violence and domestic violence survivors this DVAM. Take a photo and use the hashtag to spread the word.

➡️For more information and to donate, visit: voicesagainstviolence.org/be-a-voice/support-survivors-this-dvam

10/05/2026

Across our programs and communities, CVOEO staff support neighbors through housing and shelter, early childhood education, community action, economic opportunity, crisis services, weatherization, and more.

We’re currently hiring for positions across the Champlain Valley, including:

Whole Family Housing Advocate — Chittenden Community Action
VITA Site Coordinator — Addison Community Action
Community Service Worker / Housing Retention Specialist — Franklin/Grand Isle Community Action
Head Start Preschool Teacher — Addison County Early Learning Center
Weatherization Crew Member Level 1 — Weatherization
Family Services Coordinator — Voices Against Violence
Housing Advocate – Overnight Shift — Samaritan House
Payroll Coordinator — CVOEO Administration

These are just a few of our current openings, with additional opportunities in Head Start, shelter and housing services, Community Action, administration, and more.

Know someone who might be a great fit? Share this post with them!
Explore all current opportunities and apply at cvoeo.org/careers.

10/02/2026

Wheels for Warmth is almost here! Join us October 29-31 as Vermonters come together to help keep local families warm all winter long while providing affordable tires to neighbors in need.

October 29 and 30 are Tire Donation Days, with collection sites across Vermont accepting reusable and unusable tires. Reusable tires are accepted free of charge, while recycling fees collected from unusable tires help support the Warmth Support Program, which provides emergency heating assistance to households facing a heating crisis.

On October 31, the popular tire sale returns with DMV-approved tires at deeply discounted prices.

Have old tires taking up space in your garage? Donate them during Tire Donation Days and help support local heating assistance. Every reusable tire sold and every recycling fee collected helps keep our neighbors warm this winter.

Visit our website or follow Wheels For Warmth for complete event details and locations.