Woodstock Early Bird can vouch for this housing need still existing. WEB knows of four to five hard-working young people who are looking for a home to share. They are employees of the Woodstock Inn and other area businesses who wish to remain here and continue as part of our workforce. Unfortunately, these folks were living in “subsidized” Woodstock Inn housing at below market rents. Their wages do not allow them to pay Woodstock market rates. Having been flooded out of “Inn Housing” they need a new place to live at a reasonable, if possible, below market rent.
One of these people is a former tenant who WEB can vouch for as having been exceptional in caring for my property. This group of wage earners looked at one second-home but the owner will not come down from the $1800 to a $1500 price (which does not include utilities). WEB just wonders wouldn’t it better to have responsible people paying some rent and taxes than having a place empty? We know, it’s a risk and everyone has a different point of view. Still. There is a need.
From Woodstock Flood Response Housing Coordinator Joanne Boyle at 802-457-7057
There is still an immediate need for short and long term affordable housing in Woodstock.
As families who are in “emergency housing” (staying with family or friends) are reassessing their needs, I have had some more calls.
Could people who have a places to offer who have not called me because they heard that everyone in Woodstock was all set, please call me now?
There is a particular need for homes for families with pets. Thank you for your generosity.
Julia Carlisle
Woodstock Early Bird 
Posted by Joanne Boyle on September 21, 2011 at 09:37
Thanks for posting that note I sent you!
There are housing offers of all kinds listed that just don’t “fit” with the needs of the individuals and families I’m working with.
One of them may work for the people you referred to in your post.
You might suggest that one of them contact me.
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Posted by Julia Carlisle on September 21, 2011 at 10:39
Thanks Joanne! WEB
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Posted by Linda Caruso on September 21, 2011 at 11:48
I wonder if people would be willing to “foster” pets for families needing housing. It is difficult to find housing if you have a pet, but perhaps folks would be able to care for the pets until their humans get reestablished. I believe this is the premise behind “Angels Among Us” and they might be a great resource in this vein.
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Posted by Julia Carlisle on September 21, 2011 at 11:58
Thanks Linda,
We’re sure there are those that might be willing to foster pets. In fact, we KNOW IT. Our own “Officer Jen” has taken in a pup whose family just can’t take care of him right now.
Thanks for the suggestion about Angels Among Us. WEB
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Posted by Joanne Boyle on September 21, 2011 at 13:17
Hi Linda,
Can you post the info on how to contact “Angels Among Us” please?
Thanks for the suggestion,
Joanne
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Posted by Linda Caruso on September 21, 2011 at 14:41
google them at Angels Among Us Hartland Vermont…..to read about them, OR….
• Cell Phone (802) 356-6497
• Email – info@aauph.org
• Mail – Angels Among Us Pet Hostel
PO Box 901
White River Junction, VT 05001
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Posted by Joanne Boyle on September 21, 2011 at 15:20
THANK YOU!
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