We know that decent, safe and affordable housing is a key factor in determining health and well-being, both on an individual basis but also in our neighborhoods. We know this is true with people who are homeless, and that the chronically homeless present a special challenge in the provision of health care and supportive services. […]
Every five years, the State of Vermont develops a “Consolidated Plan” to submit to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to guide use of approximately $10 million dollars in spending on housing, homelessness, and economic and community development. As part of this process, state officials are seeking public input to develop their […]
When we think of affordable housing, we often think of the benefits that people living there receive: a secure, safe place to live that meets their budget and where they can set and achieve their goals. But there’s a significant economic impact from which we all benefit — jobs, sales and payroll taxes, local economic […]
We had a 9% increase in homelessness in Vermont last year and while some of it is visible, many people are in hotels, hospitals, couch surfing or even in prisons without a home. In Opening Doors, Closing Gaps, we explore some of the challenges, data, and — most importantly — solutions we can pursue. It’s the latest […]
As we’ve been exploring in our series of papers, the need for affordable housing is much more important than just having safe and decent place to call home. It has an impact on education, health and other barometers of community well-being. We now turn our attention to the connection between housing and the workforce — which Lisa Falcone of Working Bridges claims […]
In the second of a series of papers on how affordable housing impacts other pieces of our lives, the connection between health and housing is becoming better understood. In Housing and Health: The Importance of Place, we delve into some of these impacts. As Megan Sandel, M.D., M.P.H., and Deborah Frank, M.D. write, “For many of our […]
A new paper was released today that highlights the intersection of affordable housing and education, and the benefits that an affordable home provides kids in terms of their ability to learn in school. In the report, Rebecca Haslam, an elementary school teacher, is quoted saying, “Kids experiencing housing challenges feel disconnected from their communities, which is even more damaging […]
All apartments feature Heat & hot water, snow & trash removal included in rent Select apartments feature Covered parking with elevator service Washer and dryer hook-ups or on-site laundry Development Features Walking distance to banking, shopping, schools, nature trails and museum. Located just off Route 7 and the bus line Playground on property Handicapped accessible […]
Junior Accountant Join Champlain Housing Trust’s team in Burlington as a Junior Accountant. You will be responsible for support of the Corporate and Property Accounting functions for CHT and its Limited Partnerships. Responsibilities include maintaining general ledgers, producing reports, reconciling property management activity, preparing annual budgets and supporting other accounting functions. Qualifications: An Associates Degree […]
The Champlain Housing Trust and TD Charitable Foundation announced today the investment of a $100,000 grant to a housing and community development effort in Burlington’s Old North End. The award is just one of 25 grants made from TD Charitable Foundation’s Housing for Everyone competition, and is the only one recognized in Vermont. “We are […]
The Champlain Housing Trust and Saint Michael’s College announced today the sale of land currently leased to CHT along Route 15 in Colchester, Vermont. The parcel is home to Winchester Place, a mixed-income rental development with 166 apartments. The Champlain Housing Trust’s lease with the College was slated to expire in 2033, and this agreement […]
Thursday afternoon brought together scores of interested onlookers as three local nonprofit housing developers were joined by Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin to mark the beginning of construction of new housing in Shelburne village. “After many years of planning and persistence, this new neighborhood in the heart of Shelburne will soon be a reality,” said Gov. […]