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June 28, 2010 -- The Commonwealth of Virginia is working to develop a comprehensive housing policy framework and is looking for input. Your expertise and input is invaluable to the process of creating a strong housing policy that is clearly linked to increasing affordable housing opportunities to prevent and end homelessness. Click here for the link to the survey and a message from Bob Sledd, Senior Economic Advisor to the Governor and Chair, Housing Policy Advisory Committee.
April 28, 2010 - Governor McDonnell Will Establish Housing Policy to Focus on Reducing Homelessness and Ensuring Affordable Housing
March 28, 2010 - VCEH Analysis of State Budget Shows Reductions in Homeless Program Funds for Fiscal Years 2011 and 2012. Click here for a chart with estimated total funds for each program. Click here for VCEH's news letter detailing the budget cuts.
February 18, 2010 - Gov. McDonnell Proposes Even More Budget Cuts; Urgent Request for Local Data
Due to Virginia’s significant state budget deficit, VCEH will focus all our efforts on building support for maintaining current levels of funding for state homeless and housing programs. Our efforts this year will lay a foundation for long-term advocacy to increase resources for homeless prevention and assistance.
We will also be embarking on a process of developing sound public policy to (1) encourage investment in permanent supportive housing for people with mental and physical disabilities, and (2) encourage investment in prevention and rapid re-housing focused on families. More information.
Maintain current levels of funding for state homeless and housing programs as budget deliberations progress.
Policy Brief - Preserving Current Levels of State Funding
Information on the State Budget Process / Opportunities for Advocacy
Get Involved - Speak at the Early January 2010 Regional Budget Hearings
Suggested talking points for those speaking at regional budget hearings.
Logistical information for regional budget hearings.
UPDATED Legislation introduced in the General Assembly - updated February 11, 2010
Read the article in the Washington Examiner about how the proposed budget cuts will affect homeless programs.
Brooke Rodgers and Sandy Brzozowski of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Thermal Shelter (HARTS) quoted in Harrisonburg Daily News Record at the regional budget hearing asking legislators to visit homeless assistance programs before cutting funds.
C-VILLE, Charlottesville's News & Arts Weekly, covers the proposed state budget cuts on discounted drug availability and connects it to likely increased homelessness for those who experience mental illness.
Carpenters Shelter Executive Director Fran Becker talks about state budget cuts to homeless programs during Governor-elect's visit.
2009 Legislative Agenda and Materials
Helen O'Beirne (Director, Housing Leadership for Housing Opportunities Made Equal and VCEH Board Member) welcomes everyone to the 2010 Housing Advocacy Day. |
