Poore, Kristin

Established in 1961, Burlington Housing Authority is Vermont s municipally based housing authority. Based in Burlington, Vt., the agency provides housing facility to individuals and families in the city of Burlington and surrounding communities. It manages over 600 apartments for income-eligible households for seniors and with disabilities. Its amenities include discounted cable TV, laundry facility, health service, community room, kitchen, playgrounds and others. Burlington Housing Authority provides rental assistance programs like Shelter Plus Care, Housing Opportunity for Persons with Aids (HOPWA) program, Mortgage Assistance Program, Senior and Disabled Wellness Program and others.

Established in 1951, Plattsburgh Housing Authority focuses on family housing development, community law enforcement, senior residential facilities, as well as modernization services. Based in Plattsburgh, N.Y., its modernization office has undertaken projects, including lead/asbestos abatement, energy efficiency, complete building and parking lot renovations, new stoops, handrails and walkways. In addition, the firm has also undertaken modernization of common areas in senior high rise buildings, installation of sprinkler systems, landscaping, window/door replacement, painting and repair of vinyl siding, ventilation systems, bathroom and kitchen projects, heating system conversions and playgrounds.