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With Annual Point-In-Time Count Underway, A Conversation About Homelessness In Vermont

A man and his dog outside a camping tent.
Elodie Reed
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VPR File
In this Aug. 21, 2019 photo, Jesse Tipton sees if his dog, Sadie, wants to rest inside his tent at a Burlington homeless encampment.

Vermont's annual Point-in-Time count takes place this week, surveying the state's homeless population over a 24-hour period between Wednesday, January 22 and Thursday, January 23. Last year's count reported a decline in homelessness in the state. But shelters remain in high demand. On this episode of Vermont Edition: a look at homelessness in Vermont. We talk trends and consider what's being done to make affordable housing a reality for more people.

Our guests are:

Broadcast live on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 12 p.m.; rebroadcast at 8 p.m.

Jane Lindholm is the host, executive producer and creator of But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids. In addition to her work on our international kids show, she produces special projects for Vermont Public. Until March 2021, she was host and editor of the award-winning Vermont Public program Vermont Edition.
Lydia worked for Vermont Public Radio and Vermont PBS from 2019 until 2022.
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