Dear CHT Members and Friends,


The picture above is from our annual Cornerstone Luncheon, which was last week. About 275 people were there to share a meal and support Champlain Housing Trust’s work. It was such an inspiration to see so many come together to connect with each other and join in to support our collective vision of safer, more inclusive, and more affordable communities. I’m feeling thankful heading into the Thanksgiving holiday.


And while we have a ways to go to reach this vision, and more work to do to meet the critical need for housing, we know we can do this with the community’s support. More than 200 people made a gift to support CHT last week, and I hope you’ll consider donating, too. It’s what sustains our programs and moves us closer to our goals.

 

Late last month, the leaders of the Building Homes Together campaign issued its annual progress report towards reaching housing production and affordability goals for Chittenden County. The bottom line is it’s still not enough. As housing costs continue to escalate, rental vacancy rates consistently fail to exceed even 1%, and homelessness continues to rise, it’s never been more clear that drastic action and investments in housing are needed now.


All of our work depends on local leadership and I want to express my continued appreciation for our Board members and their deep commitment to CHT’s mission. CHT relies on volunteer Board and committee members for guidance and governance – if you are a resident and are interested in learning about Board or committee service, find out more here. We are always looking for interested candidates to fill future vacancies.

 

We have plenty of room for you to join us at the South Burlington Rotary 7th Annual Ugly Sweater Fun Run & Walk on Dec 10th! CHT is delighted to be a beneficiary this year and we are looking for volunteers and runners and walkers!

Michael Monte, CEO
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Building Homes Together Campaign Update

Led by Champlain Housing Trust, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission, and Evernorth and supported by more than 125 local and state officials, the Building Homes Together campaign tallied just 594 apartments and homes built last year with 110 of them being permanently affordable. This falls far short of the campaign's goals.


In order to address the shortage of housing, campaign leaders called on immediate action on the local and statewide level.


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Join Us! Ugly Sweater Fun Run & Walk

Join Champlain Housing Trust for fun and exercise in your tackiest holiday outfits. The South Burlington Rotary 7th Annual Ugly Sweater Fun Run & Walk is December 10th at 10:00am and this year a portion of the proceeds supports CHT.


Sign up to join CHT's fun run team and we will cover your entry fee! We are also looking for volunteers. Click for details and the sign up forms! All ages are welcome.


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Scholarship Available for CHT Residents

Are you, or a family member, enrolled in classes, courses or tech programs? Do you rent from CHT? If you answered "yes” to both of these questions, then you might be eligible for a Robert Gensburg Scholarship to cover educational expenses from our partner Evernorth through the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC).


To find out more, visit VSAC’s website and download their guide to learn about the opportunities to help pay for secondary education costs.


Ugly Sweater Fun Run and Walk Dec 10 - Sign Up!


Food Pantry Donations Needed to Fill the Shelves


CHT Workshop Basics of Buying a Home - FREE!


CHT Homebuyer Education Classes




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