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2026 Annual Meeting Elections

Posted on March 30, 2026 By

At the Champlain Housing Trust Annual Meeting on March 18th, 2026, we welcomed newly elected Resident Board Members Sybelle Ibaressongo, a rental resident representative serving her first term, and Lisa Lord, a co-op member serving her second term. Rachel Jolly was elected to her first term and Helen Head was re-elected to her third term […]

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CHT Recognizes Community Members Who Inspire Us

Posted on March 26, 2026 By

At each Annual Meeting, Champlain Housing Trust honors several people or institutions who inspire us. At this year’s gathering on March 18th, 2026, Chief Executive Officer Michael Monte presented the following awards: The Brenda Torpy Founders Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Advancement of Perpetual Affordability to David Mullin, whose leadership as CEO of Green […]

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What Shared Equity Really Means — and Why It Works

Posted on March 2, 2026 By

Shared equity homeownership is one of the most effective tools Vermont has for keeping homes affordable—now and for the next generation of buyers. But for many people, the concept feels unfamiliar. What does “shared equity” actually mean? Who does it help? And why has it become such a powerful pathway to stability in communities across […]

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Paying Down Your Debt

Posted on February 20, 2026 By

By David Edwards and Abigail Smith-Reece, HUD Certified Counselors There’s no single “right” way to pay down debt—different strategies work for different financial situations. What matters most is having a clear system, not just good intentions. The snowball method is popular because it builds momentum: you pay off the smallest balance first while making minimum […]

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100 Cambrian on the Rise in Burlington

Posted on February 10, 2026 By

A sunny Thursday afternoon in early August 2025, marked the beginning of construction of 40 new permanently affordable apartments at Cambrian Rise, a new, mixed income neighborhood, situated between Burlington’s Old North End and New North End. The new building, 100 Cambrian Way, is being developed by Champlain Housing Trust (CHT) and Evernorth. Since then, […]

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CVOEO Opens Foundations Family Shelter

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Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) has opened Foundations Family Shelter in Burlington. The new space is a high-barrier communal-living shelter for families. CVOEO will lease the space from Champlain Housing Trust which has owned the building for 30 years, underlying the importance of permanent affordability and long term community assets. Foundations Family Shelter […]

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Budgeting, Belonging, and Building Toward a Stable Future

Posted on February 2, 2026 By

Stability isn’t built overnight. It’s built through small decisions, small habits, and small moments of confidence that add up over time. For many Vermonters, financial stability begins long before buying a home. It starts with understanding their budget, strengthening their credit, and getting the support they need to plan for the future. Champlain Housing Trust […]

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Residential Expansion Supports Recovery

Posted on January 15, 2026 By

[Excerpts from Vermont Foundation of Recovery press release 1/13/2026] In partnership with Champlain Housing Trust, Vermont Foundation of Recovery, the largest recovery residence organization in the state, has opened six new recovery residence beds and four transitional apartment beds for women in Essex Junction. Applications for membership are now open. This expansion brings Vermont Foundation […]

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Food Drive – We Need Your Help!

Posted on January 9, 2026 By

To fill the shelves at our food pantries, Champlain Housing Trust is hosting a Food Drive and we need your help! Please donate to help residents put food on their tables and make ends meet. Drop off Food Pantry donations Mon-Fri, 9:30am – 4:30pm at CHT’s office at 88 King Street in Burlington. Or, click […]

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Six Ways We Help Vermonters Build Housing Stability and Homeownership

Posted on January 5, 2026 By

Across Vermont, thousands of people are working toward greater stability—financially, emotionally, and within their homes. Champlain Housing Trust and NeighborWorks Alliance of Vermont exist to make that journey easier. Whether someone is buying their first home, repairing the one they have, or exploring shared equity options, our goal is the same: to help Vermonters build […]

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World Habitat Awards Marks 40 Years

Posted on December 4, 2025 By

Earlier this month, World Habitat, along with UN-Habitat, released a new report marking 40 years of recognizing innovative, sustainable, and replicable housing programs from around the globe. Champlain Housing Trust was selected as a winner of the World Habitat Award in 2008, and is featured in the new publication. What was special about this award […]

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Free Tax Preparation Available Through CVOEO

Posted on December 3, 2025 By

Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) is offering free tax preparation services to low-to-moderate income Vermonters. The program is by CVOEO’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, where volunteer tax experts assist individuals and families fill out their federal and state income tax returns, Vermont Renters Credits, and Homestead Declarations/Property Tax Credits. Appointments are […]

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