Resident Services Intern Rita Icimpaye has been with Champlain Housing Trust for just over a month, and the UVM social work graduate student has already made a big impact. In her role, she supports Resident Engagement Manager Suey Howe, which can mean a wide variety of things. It’s what made her interested in studying social […]
Congrats to Outright Vermont for raising more than $250,000 and bringing so many of us together at the Fire Truck Pull to celebrate and empower LGBTQ+ youth! CHT’s team, Champions Hauling Trucks, came out in full colors and had a great time!
Our region’s lack of affordable housing is even more profound for adults who require supportive services – in fact, a 2023 report identified the need for more than 600 homes statewide to meet the needs of adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) seeking independent living in safe, service-supportive housing. That’s why a group of […]
An effort years in the making culminated today in a ceremonial ribbon cutting ceremony in Shelburne, marking the transformation of a former motel which provided temporary housing for homeless Vermonters into a new neighborhood with affordable apartments and condominiums. Over a hundred people gathered to mark the occasion. The new Bay Ridge neighborhood, […]
Last month, Vermont Business Magazine unveiled it’s “VermontBiz 91 Influencers,” a list of honorees recognized for their “unwavering dedication, innovation, and impact within their field and community, as well as their ability to inspire and lead those around them.” Champlain Housing Trust’s very own Michael Monte was among the 91 named. The list – a […]
School-aged children, including those staying at Harbor Place, a motel run by Champlain Housing Trust that provides temporary shelter and supportive services for those experiencing homelessness, can eat breakfast and lunch at their schools. But what happens during school vacations and summer breaks? Is food available? And for the families at Harbor Place where rooms only […]
We had fun in the sun at North Beach at our Members’ Day Picnic! We loved catching up with so many members. Blowing bubbles, playing ping pong, moving to the music, and having our face painted was awesome, too. Thank you Lindsay Colburn for capturing the day in photos, DJ Melo Grant for incredible vibes, Face Mania! for dazzling face painting, and Mulu’s Kitchen & Catering and Diggers’ Mirth Collective for delicious side dishes. Thank you Intervale Community Farm and our volunteers who helped make the […]
[This news release was written by Spectrum Youth & Family Services] Spectrum Youth and Family Services is proud to announce the official opening of its new youth shelter located at 135 Lake Street in St. Albans. This eight-bed shelter, with capacity for two additional beds during the winter months, will serve young people ages 18–24 […]
Officials gathered Thursday afternoon to mark 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. “Ensuring our community has […]
As the calendar turns to August it’s time to think about back to school season. While it’s always exciting to start a new year of school, shopping for supplies can be an expensive proposition for families. Here are some tips for keeping things affordable. When doing back to school shopping you can save money by […]
HomeOwner University, underwritten by TD Charitable Foundation, is pleased to offer its Fall semester of classes to help homeowners achieve financial security and housing stability. Fall classes begin in mid-September and include: Psychology of Spending Savvy Saving and Investing Wills & Trusts Hands-on Home Maintenance Slash Your Energy Bills Refinancing Effective Homeowner Associations (HOA) Home […]
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