Affordable Housing

MacKenzie Scott Makes $20 Million Gift

Posted on September 27, 2023 By

CHAMPLAIN HOUSING TRUST ANNOUNCED TODAY that it has received a $20 million donation – the largest in its nearly 40 years of operations – from philanthropist and writer MacKenzie Scott through her philanthropic fund, Yield Giving. The gift will be used to advance CHT’s mission to support the people of northwest Vermont and strengthen their communities […]

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Braeburn Apartments to Open

Posted on September 10, 2023 By

The new Braeburn Apartments on Williston Road in South Burlington are poised to open at the end of September. Crafted out of the former Ho-Hum Motel, these 20 apartments will soon be home to people who previously had no permanent housing as part of our efforts to address the significant homelessness challenges Vermont faces. CHT […]

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Partnerships Support Resident Engagement and Community

Posted on August 15, 2023 By

  CHT’s Resident Engagement Manager Kristen Ciambella loves planning activities and events at our properties to foster and grow a sense of community that allow residents to get out of the house, meet new neighbors and see longtime friends. These gatherings also offer time for residents to talk in person with CHT staff and expand […]

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CHT Brings New Life to Historic Barracks in Colchester

Posted on August 14, 2023 By

  CHAMPLAIN HOUSING TRUST and our development partner Evernorth will redevelop three vacant buildings in Colchester recently purchased from St. Michael’s College who used them as dorms and offices. These beautiful buildings, part of the Fort Ethan Allen Historic District, were initially constructed as military barracks and CHT plans to convert them into 65 affordable […]

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Citizen Lobby Day at the Legislature

Posted on January 17, 2023 By

The Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition is hosting its annual Legislative Day at the State House in Montpelier on Friday, February 17, 2023 and you’re invited! CHT is a leader in this coalition that advocates for the State to allocate money to the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board, allowing for more affordable housing to be […]

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Residents Move In to Zephyr Place in Williston

Posted on December 13, 2022 By

Next week, 38 people who are currently unhoused will start to move into new homes at Zephyr Place, a former hotel in Williston. And in a few months, an additional 34 affordable apartments will be ready in a second building at this same location. “We purchased this property one year ago and we are excited […]

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Brenda Torpy to Receive Lifetime Leadership Award from VCRD

Posted on August 8, 2022 By

Brenda Torpy, founder and CEO of Champlain Housing Trust from  from 1991-2021, has given out more awards than we can count to recognize community members and CHT staff for their contributions to advance affordable housing and social services to support residents.  We are so pleased that on August 10th, 2022, at the 2022 Leadership Summit, […]

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CHT Staff Present at Grounded Solutions Network Conference

Posted on May 16, 2022 By

Champlain Housing Trust staff traveled to Washington, D.C., for the Grounded Solutions Network Conference. The two-day conference with more than 400 attendees focused on how to continue to make our cities and regions more equitable and inclusive through innovative housing policies, thoughtful housing programs, foundational organizing and community-led solutions. CHT’s Director of Home Ownership Julie […]

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Vista Apartments Brings 15 New Apartments to Franklin County

Posted on May 12, 2022 By

On May 9th,  Champlain Housing Trust purchased 15 new apartments called Vista Apartments on the site of the Cadillac Motel in St. Albans. Starting June 1, five of these newly constructed apartments will be rented to unhoused households in partnership with local service agencies in Franklin and Grand Isle counties, including Spectrum Youth and Family […]

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What’s Missing in Gov Scott’s “Missing Middle” Homeownership Program?

Posted on April 3, 2022 By

The commentary below was co-authored by Elizabeth Bridgewater, Executive Director of Windham & Windsor Housing Trust; Connie Snow, interim Executive Director of Downstreet Housing & Community Development; and Michael Monte, CEO of Champlain Housing Trust. What’s Missing in Governor Scott’s “Missing Middle” Homeownership Proposal? A tremendous amount of attention is being paid to Vermont’s housing […]

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CHT Buys Hotel to Create 72 New Affordable Apartments

Posted on December 1, 2021 By

An exciting day! Yesterday, CHT closed on the purchase of TownePlace Suites in Williston and plans to convert the hotel to 72 apartments affordable to people with a mix of incomes. The property was purchased from the Williston Inn Group, Inc. for $13,450,000. “We are looking forward to adding new affordable apartments to Williston and […]

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