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 maintain healthy vacancy rates. The resolution also points out the disparities faced by Black Vermonters in homeownership and homelessness rates compared to their White counterparts.

The resolution is supported by a broad coalition of representatives and aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by unhoused individuals in Vermont. It coincides with a visit from concerned citizens to the State House, who will engage with legislators about the impact of homelessness on the community. Additionally, the resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to the Housing and Homelessness Alliance of Vermont, reinforcing the state's commitment to addressing this pressing issue.