With Vermont transitional housing program winding down, what’s next?

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The state’s transitional housing program is winding down. Functions closed final weekend, leaving many individuals asking questions on what’s subsequent, and with out housing before deliberate.

Two folks faraway from the Travelodge in South Burlington this month say they’ve nowhere to go.

“Hopefully, everybody will be capable to be served within the transitional housing program or normal help program, particularly within the chilly winter months,” mentioned Sean Brown, the commissioner of the Vermont Division for Youngsters and Households.

Federal funds have stopped coming in for Vermont’s transitional housing program. Brown says greater than $100 million has already gone into it.

“We did shut the transitional housing program to new candidates on October 1st. We’re serving over 1,500 households in that program at present,” Brown mentioned.

Michael John Reil was dwelling on the Travelodge on Shelburne Street for a while. He acquired a discover he wouldn’t be renewed after Oct. 1.

Like others in this system who’ve termed out or had been eliminated for varied causes, the longer term is unsure.

“I’m hoping I can get one other lodge, you realize, or be exterior till I can discover one,” Reil mentioned.

Gray Barreda can be making an attempt to determine what’s subsequent after being terminated by Travelodge this month.

He says he demanded higher dwelling circumstances which one way or the other intimidated house owners.

Though a Travelodge worker refuted that saying his associate assaulted a fellow visitor.

“We’re alleged to mainly cover in our rooms and any neighborhood conduct is seen as threatening,” Barreda mentioned.

Funding for the transitional housing program is anticipated to expire in March. As for what comes subsequent?

“We’re engaged on some proposals and initiatives that we hope to work with the Legislature on on this upcoming session,” Brown mentioned.

Brown says the variety of inns collaborating in this system has fluctuated over time. Some have dropped out resulting from difficulties with tenants, and others have seen extra alternatives specializing in tourism.

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