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Winter Weather Help

From Vermont Alert to road cams and 511 road conditions, you can keep on top of winter storms.

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11 Months of Referrals by Vermont 211

There's a pattern to the top three referrals for most counties in Vermont, and Basic Needs (predominantly Housing/Shelter) always stands out.

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See New Agencies at Vermont 211

Vermont 211 is constanting updating and adding new programs and agencies to our database of resources. Check these new agencies out!

Save money on electricity and natural gas

Green Mountain Power and Vermont Gas Company offer discounts to lower-income Vermonters.

graph of housing referrals over several months

Homeless housing and services referrals ranged from a high of 889 in March to a low of 495 in July. It's currently 534 for October. Rental assistance and services ranged from 65 in March to 29 in June. It's currently 39 for October.

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Inexpensive and Free Clothing Resources

Coat and winter clothes giveaways help bring free warm clothing to people in need. And, all during the year, thrift shops and special programs offer inexpensive or free clothing. Vermont 211 lists some in every part of the state.

Homeless Services and Rental Assistance Data

Looking at 2022 from January through October to see the pattern of referrals to homelessness prevention and assistance services as well as rental assistance. Housing and Shelter services are always our top referrals.

Top Three Local Referrals January-September

Top Three Local Agency Referrals January-September

Get Help for Heating Season

Vermont 211 helps connect Vermonters to fuel assistance, furnace repair and replacement, ways to save energy and much more. Get ready for the cold season!