The House Concurrent Resolution designates May 6, 2025, as Homelessness Awareness Day in Vermont, highlighting the critical issue of homelessness within the state. It acknowledges that, according to the 2024 Point-in-Time Count, 3,458 Vermonters, including 737 children, are currently without secure housing. The resolution emphasizes the urgent need for housing solutions, citing that by 2029, Vermont will require nearly 7,300 homes to address homelessness and normalize vacancy rates. It also points out the disparities faced by Black Vermonters in homeownership and the ongoing efforts by the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board to create affordable housing.

The resolution serves as a call to action, encouraging individuals concerned about homelessness to engage with legislators and raise awareness about the impact of this issue on the community. It recognizes the full capacity of Vermont's shelters and the significant number of individuals and families relying on emergency housing programs. The General Assembly's designation of this day aims to foster dialogue and promote initiatives that address homelessness in Vermont, with a copy of the resolution to be sent to the Housing and Homelessness Alliance of Vermont for further advocacy.