Dear CHT Member,

Recently a social worker at a homeless shelter in Brattleboro died tragically. Our thoughts are with Groundworks Collaborative and the Brattleboro community in this difficult time. I also want to express my gratitude to the staff at CHT and to the staff of other organizations who do this work here and throughout the State of Vermont.

At the Elmwood Community Shelter in Burlington, staff put together a meal train as one way you can support guests who are staying there. Simply sign up to make a home cooked meal which supplements the daily delivery from Feeding Chittenden.

In addition to being the month spring flowers start popping up in front of our office, April is Fair Housing month. Dedicated to remembering the 1968 passage of the Fair Housing Act, several events, activities, and resources are available to raise awareness of housing discrimination in Vermont and to highlight how the work of organizations to create inclusive, affordable housing is making a difference.

One of CHT's five loan programs is focused on helping farmers make essential repairs and improvements so farmworkers have safe, healthy homes. The Farmworker Housing Repair Loan Program is in its second year and so far has financed 15 projects improving housing for more than 100 farmworkers. A new round of applications are being accepted now. Thank you to the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board and the Legislature for funding this program!
Michael Monte, CEO
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We are now accepting a second round of applicants for the Farmworker Housing Repair Loan Program. Farmers can apply for as much $30,000 in forgivable loans to make essential repairs to improve farmworker housing.

Since its debut last year, the Farmworker Housing Repair Loan Program has supported 15 projects that improved housing for more than 100 farmworkers.

The program is open to farmers across the state and applications will be accepted until the end of this month.
'Best thing you could've done'
Susan's Pantry opened in February, and has served more than 40 CHT households. Located at Susan’s Place in Essex, a former hotel that CHT converted into 68 apartments for people exiting homelessness, the pantry provides free food and personal care items to residents who live there.

Donating supplies to the pantry is one way you can help keep shelves stocked. Right now there is a need for cleaning supplies; paper products; canned goods; hygiene products (shampoo, conditioner, body soap, deodorant, toothpaste, etc...). Non-perishable ramen, pasta sauce, pasta, and snacks are also welcome. Donations may be dropped off Monday-Friday, 9:30am-4:30pm, at CHT's office located at 88 King Street in Burlington.
CHT Among Best Places to Work
CHT has once again been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont! The Best Places to Work award is based on the votes of employees. We are so glad that CHT had a job satisfaction rate of 95% among staff.
We're Hiring! Join the CHTeam!
Join our team! Champlain Housing Trust values the contributions of each individual, and strives to show that in our benefits, compensation, and organizational culture.

Visit our Career Page for job descriptions, salary ranges and applications.

Champlain Housing Trust is committed to a diverse workplace and highly encourages women, persons with disabilities, Section 3 residents, and people from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds to apply.
CHAMPLAIN HOUSING TRUST
88 King Street, Burlington, VT 05401
NMLS ID# 179570
13 Lake Street, St. Albans, VT 05478
NMLS ID# 184793
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