Burlington’s only homeless shelter never took public money; then the pandemic arrived

By Diana Panunical
March 29, 2021

The Transitional Living Center, Burlington’s only homeless shelter, had never taken state and federal funding to help the individuals and families that live there…

…But then the pandemic began. COVID-19 restrictions and social distancing guidelines made housing the people TLC serves tough, said Cristen Chaffee, the organization’s executive director…

…On Monday, TLC received a $5,000 donation from both the WCA, an organization of county governments assembled to serve and represent communities, and the Public Finance Authority, which assists in the financing of public benefit projects to help improve communities…

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