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VT Law Makers Vow To Work on Homelessness

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MONTPELIER, Vt. -

Legislators vowed to tackle homelessness this session at the annual homeless memorial vigil in Montpelier today. Advocates for the poor crowded the statehouse steps to raise awareness and inform legislators of the growing problem.

Thousands of Vermonters receive housing and, or services every year. The number of homeless individuals is declining, but the number of *families* without shelter is on the rise.

"Just don't have enough money to pay rent without a subsidy, that's why the Governor endorsed the Vermont rental subsidy last year; Vermont state housing authority made it a preference, so it was wonderful," Linda Ryan said, Co-Chair of the Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness.

Law makers say they also want to improve access to mental health services, so that fewer people end up on the streets.

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