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Here you'll find the latest information about what's happening at our member organizations, opportunities in the community, and the latest news from the Legislature. Also VAHC Staff share their thoughts about the housing crisis in Vermont.

Burlington's King Street Neighborhood Looks to Build Up — Without Gentrifying

By: Kathryn Flagg. Reposted from Seven Days, September 19, 2012. “Jodi Whalen says Burlington’s King Street neighborhood was ‘a little...

David Martins

Sep 25, 20121 min read

Senator Bernie Sanders Recognized by National Housing Group

By Chris Donnelly, Champlain Housing Trust & Jessica Grant, National CLT Network, September 11, 2012 Burlington, Vermont – “The National...

David Martins

Sep 14, 20121 min read

Affordable Housing Convention Beds Down in Queen City

By Kyle Midura, WCAX Reposted from WCAX.com, September 11, 2012 #HousingEvents #BTV #FederalPolicy #HousingCreationandPreservation...

David Martins

Sep 12, 20121 min read

Vermont Statewide Housing Conference Registration Now Open

Registration for the Vermont Statewide Housing Conference in now open! The Statewide Housing Conference will be held on Thursday,...

David Martins

Sep 5, 20121 min read

Housing Vermont Annual Meeting

Please join the Board and staff for the 24th Annual Housing Vermont Meeting on Thursday, September 6, 2012 at 5:00 pm. The Agenda...

David Martins

Aug 31, 20121 min read

People's Convention for Human Rights

The Vermont People’s Convention will be a space where hundreds of Vermont based individuals and organizations, along with regional and...

David Martins

Aug 30, 20121 min read

2012 National Community Land Trust Conference: September 10-13th

#HousingEvents #ChamplainHousingTrust #BTV #Housing #HousingAgencyandNonprofitNews

David Martins

Aug 16, 20121 min read

Against the Odds, a Burlington Housing Development Will Remain Affordable — Forever

By Kevin J. Kelley [08.08.12] The fate of two low-income housing projects in Burlington hung in the balance last year when Pizzagalli...

David Martins

Aug 10, 20121 min read

My Turn: Need common ground on affordable housing for UVM employees

Source: Burlington FreePress, 8/4/11, by Virginia Munkelwitz “Vermont Interfaith Action’s request to build affordable housing for...

David Martins

Aug 5, 20112 min read

Senator Leahy, Mayor Kiss Celebrate New Affordable Homes to be Built for Seniors and Families in Bur

Source: Cathedral Square, Champlain Housing Trust, and Housing Vermont – Press Release, 6/13/11. “Burlington, VT – Senator Patrick Leahy...

David Martins

Jun 14, 20112 min read

UVM urged to create employee housing

Source: Burlington FreePress, 6/7/11, by Tim Johnson “Four years ago, the University of Vermont’s president assured interfaith...

David Martins

Jun 13, 20111 min read

Event: Thayer Commons Groundbreaking Ceremony

When: June 13, 2011, 9:30 AM | Where: New North End – old site of DMV, 1193 North Avenue, Burlington, VT Cathedral Square Corporation,...

David Martins

May 31, 20111 min read

Renters, young people flock to Burlington, Winooski

Source: Burlington FreePress, May 26, 2011, by Matt Sutkoski “Winooski and Burlington are unlike the rest of Vermont in at least two key...

David Martins

May 31, 20112 min read

Burlington Wins National Award for Affordable Housing Program

PRESS RELEASE – May 24, 2011. Contacts: Brian Pine, Burlington’s Community & Economic Development Office, 802 865-7232; Chris Donnelly,...

David Martins

May 25, 20112 min read

New group home takes shape in Burlington

Source: Burlington Free Press, May 6, by Joel Banner Baird “In the wake of nail-biting negotiations, hammers and nails transform a ...

David Martins

May 9, 20111 min read

CHT and Howard Center Move Forward to renovate 322 St. Paul St.

Champlain Housing Trust (CHT) and the Howard Center are moving forward to renovate 322 St. Paul into a group home for the residents of...

David Martins

Apr 28, 20111 min read

Champlain Housing Trust’s CEO, Brenda Torpy, responds to single-payer health care proposal

My Turn: Health reform important for nonprofit sector employers, too Source: Burlington Free Press, April 3, 2011, by Brenda Torpy “For...

David Martins

Apr 3, 20112 min read

Champlain Housing Trust's CEO, Brenda Torpy, responds to single-payer health care proposal

My Turn: Health reform important for nonprofit sector employers, too Source: Burlington Free Press, April 3, 2011, by Brenda Torpy “For...

David Martins

Apr 3, 20112 min read