Alliance ‘25 Legislative Agenda Issue Spotlight – Housing – 1/27

In the coming weeks, the Alliance is hosting virtual Issue Spotlights that will focus on one or two issues from the Alliance’s 2025 Legislative Agenda. In discussions led by representatives from the issue’s lead organizations, participants will be able to ask direct questions and hear a brief legislative update. 

This year’s first session will be held Monday, January 27, from 3:30 to 4:30 pm, and will focus on development of and access to emergency and affordable housing.

Hosted by the Housing and Homelessness Alliance of Vermont, this session is a great opportunity to learn more about this important issue, where it stands in the Legislature, and how to get involved. 

Register on Zoom to receive the meeting link.

Mental Health Advocacy Day – 1/29

The National Association on Mental Illness (NAMI) Vermont is hosting its annual Mental Health Advocacy Day on January 29 at the Vermont Supreme Courthouse Auditorium from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, virtual or in-person, and the State House Capitol from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, in-person.

Hundreds of mental health advocates and over 50 co-sponsoring organizations (including the Mental Health Initiative) will be calling on our state legislators to support the mental health of Vermonters. The key theme this year is “Hope Starts Here - Prioritize, Invest, and Connect for Mental Wellness”. 

Visit the NAMI website for more information.

Vermont Kindergarten Conference Save the Date – 3/26

The Vermont Kindergarten Conference will be held on March 26 at the Doubletree by Hilton in South Burlington. The Conference is designed for early childhood educators, principals, and curriculum directors to celebrate the brilliance within all children, explore ways to create engaging environments for young learners, and foster collaboration among early educators.

More information about workshops will be available soon. Registration will open in February.