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Monte Named One of VermontBiz’s “91 Influencers”

Posted on September 5, 2025 By

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 […]

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Neighbors Pack and Deliver Food During School Breaks

Posted on August 19, 2025 By

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 […]

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Members’ Day Picnic 2025 Photos

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  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 […]

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Newest Affordable Housing Underway at Cambrian Rise in Burlington

Posted on August 7, 2025 By

  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 […]

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Back to School on a Budget

Posted on July 25, 2025 By

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 […]

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HomeOwner University Announces Fall Classes

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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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Food Resources and FREE Summer Meal Sites

Posted on July 11, 2025 By

Click on the resources to help you find free summer meal sites, meals on wheels, a food shelf near you and other food and meal programs: FREE Summer Meals for kids ages 0-18 FREE Summer Meals Info Video in 17 languages Vermont Foodbank Access Food Vermont Foodbank Find a Food Shelf Call 2-1-1 to find […]

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New Housing at Cambrian Rise

Posted on July 8, 2025 By

Champlain Housing Trust will break ground on August 7, 2025 and begin construction on one of two new buildings as part of a plan to add 70 new permanently affordable homes in the Cambrian Rise neighborhood in Burlington. The first building, named 100 Cambrian Way, will have 40 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, including eight […]

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Champlain Place Emergency Shelter Opens in Burlington

Posted on June 6, 2025 By

  On May 22, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO), Champlain Housing Trust, and dozens of partners and supporters — including the full House Committee on Human Services — celebrated the reopening of Champlain Place Emergency Shelter, a low-barrier shelter committed to providing essential services and support to individuals experiencing homelessness. Located at 165 […]

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Home Education Video Language Library

Posted on May 22, 2025 By

HomeBuyer Education videos available in five languages Over the last three years, Champlain Housing Trust has partnered with Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) and U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) to offer our HomeBuyer Education certificate program in a variety of languages.  CHT recorded the HomeBuyer Education workshop in five languages: French […]

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Permanently Affordable Apartments Open in Colchester

Posted on April 28, 2025 By

  Champlain Housing Trust and Evernorth celebrated with community members, state officials, and public funders at Fort Ethan Allen in Colchester Monday, marking the completion of 65 new permanently affordable apartments. The apartments, across three buildings, were completed in phases over the past five months. “Champlain Housing Trust appreciates all of the support this redevelopment […]

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