Montpelier’s New Shelter Fights Rising Homelessness

Montpelier just got a new lifeline for the unhoused: the Turret House, a year-round shelter opening in April that can house eighteen people. Run by Good Samaritan Haven, it brings critical support right into the community, helping folks stay connected to services they already rely on. With homelessness in Vermont skyrocketing—over 3,300 people last year, up from just 1,100 in 2020—this new shelter is just one piece of the puzzle. Local businesses are already feeling the strain, dealing with customers in need of basic support. But shelter workers stress: the real fix is affordable housing, especially as winter shelters wind down and demand keeps climbing. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dd6c32e2512d44df