The resolution designates May 6, 2025, as Homelessness Awareness Day in Vermont, highlighting the critical issue of homelessness in the state. It acknowledges that 3,458 Vermonters, including children, were reported as unhoused in the 2024 Point-in-Time Count, and emphasizes the urgent need for housing solutions, with projections indicating that Vermont will require nearly 7,300 homes by 2029 to adequately address homelessness and normalize vacancy rates. The resolution also points out the disparities faced by Black Vermonters in homeownership and homelessness rates compared to their White counterparts.

On this designated day, individuals concerned about homelessness will gather at the State House to engage with legislators about the impact of homelessness on the community. The resolution further recognizes the efforts made by the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board since 2020, which have resulted in the creation of nearly 2,000 new rental units and additional homes for sale. The General Assembly calls for the Secretary of State to distribute copies of the resolution to the Housing and Homelessness Alliance of Vermont to promote awareness and action on this pressing issue.