Are you a renter having difficulty paying bills? The Vermont Emergency Rental Assistance Program (VERAP) was created to help renters dealing with financial challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic. For eligible households, the program offers rental and utility assistance to help Vermonters avoid eviction or loss of utility service. The first of three in-person events for VERAP application assistance will be held at the Bennington Free Library, 101 Silver Street on Tuesday, August 30 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Additional events are scheduled for Friday, September 9 from 1 to 5 p.m. and Monday, September 19 from 1 to 7 p.m. No appointment is necessary; drop in during these events and receive in-person support for starting, completing, or recertifying your VERAP application. For more information, visit the VERAP website: erap.vsha.org or call the VERAP Call Center: 833-488-3727 Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. To find more in-person support around the state visit the VERAP Events Calendar: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Q4_kTl3hSk-tVdCZCqxmDnZw6l8kQv5GpPrEMtYe[...]C4u