Vermont

Infrastructure Grade

C

Service Area Demographics
(Non-Metro)

Rural Population

403,578

Urban Population

220,411

Total Population

623,989

Poverty Rate

9%

Housing Units

339,439

Unemployment Rate

3.1%

Median Household Income

$61,973.00

Spectrum Youth Services

CDBG funds are being subgranted to Specturm Youth and Family Service to be used for operational expenses related to the establishment of a new regional Drop-In Center that will provide support services to at-risk and homeless youth and young adults in Franklin County. Vermont. In 2012, the Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF) asked Spectrum to expand its work out of Chittendnen County, Vermont and into Franklin and Grand Isle Counties, in order to help 14- to 21-year-olds, who are in or aging out of foster care, prepare for independent living. Stakeholders who were consulted to develop the Youth Drop-in Center plans included the St. Albans City Police Chief, School Superintendent, current and former City Mayor, the United Way in St. Albans, Northwestern Medical Center, Northwest Counseling and Support Services, the Samaritan House, and several business leaders. All expressed support for the idea of Spectrum expanding services and each also conveyed concern regarding the challenges youth face and the needs in their community.

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Woolson Block

Woolson Block is the rehabilitation of the prominent historic 150-year old Woolson Block in downtown Springfield. The project is a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments with elevator access on two floors above the commercial space. There is a need in the State for more housing – especially 1 and 2 bedroom apartments in the Springfield area; and the preservation of a historic building was desirable to the community.

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Snow Block Community

The Windham & Windsor Housing Trust created 23 new apartments on a downtown infill site in close proximity to services and amenities, including the Brattleboro Transportation Center and the Boys & Girls Club.

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