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How Vermont organizations help people experiencing homelessness through the winter

Homelessness is on the rise.

In Vermont, more than 8,000 people are experiencing homelessness, according to the Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness. These numbers could rise as the state’s pandemic-era motel housing program is set to end on April 1st.

Lawmakers and housing advocates are actively working to come up with a plan, but the clock is ticking.

On Vermont Edition, Mikaela Lefrak spoke to Michael Monte, the CEO of the which manages thousands of apartments, shelter beds, and homes in three northwestern counties. Interim Executive Director of the Roxanne Carelli also joined the conversation. The Coalition offers year-round emergency shelter, food, and support services out of their two year-round shelters in Bennington.

Broadcast at noon Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

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Mikaela Lefrak is the host and senior producer of Vermont Edition. Her stories have aired nationally on Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Weekend Edition, Marketplace, The World and Here & Now. A seasoned local reporter, Mikaela has won two regional Edward R. Murrow awards and a Public Media Journalists Association award for her work.
Daniela Fierro is a news producer for Vermont Edition. Email Daniela.