Rita Markley News Today

A new chapter is about to begin in Burlington, Vermont’s effort to reduce homelessness, but a recent emergency has left some calling for even more resources...

Jonathan Farrell will take over as executive director this month at the Burlington-based agency following the retirement of longtime director Rita Markley.

A longtime employee of the Committee on Temporary Shelter has been chosen to lead the Burlington-based nonprofit following the retirement of longtime director Rita Markley. Jonathan Farrell will take over as the committee’s new executive director beginning Nov. 17, according to a press release issued Monday. Farrell takes the top spot after 11 years with COTS, most recently serving as its operations director, the release stated. “Jonathan was a clear standout during the search process, and w...

The number of people experiencing homelessness in Vermont is higher than ever. According to the state's most recent annual count, there were 2,780 people who...

What do John Brumsted, Rita Markley and Jeanne Collins have in common — other than very long job titles at the University of Vermont Health...

Rita Markley, executive director of Vermonts Committee on Temporary Shelter, to retire after 30 years with the non-profit.

Rita Markley,  a longtime leader in the effort to end homelessness in Vermont, will retire from the Committee on Temporary Shelter this fall after three...