In April, CEO Michael Monte joined housing advocates in Washington, D.C., to meet with lawmakers and reinforce how critical federal housing investments are to Vermont communities. One powerful takeaway: policymakers understand that permanently affordable housing models like CLTs are not just smart but essential infrastructure. Pictured here with Michael Monte and Senator Peter Welch (center) are representatives from Rural Edge Housing and Community Development, Downstreet Housing and Community Development, Wyndham and Winsor Housing Trust and Cornerstone Housing Partners.


