Dear CHT Member,
There has been a lot of news recently about the ending of the motel voucher program and the lack of housing for hundreds of people throughout the State. I wanted to let you know that CHT continues to do its part to respond, work closely with partners, and provide support to people who are experiencing homelessness, including:
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Creating 20 new apartments with services specifically for people exiting homelessness at the former Ho Hum on Williston Road in South Burlington (now called Braeburn), which will be available in September;
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Dedicating three apartments at our newest development that is leasing up at Stuart Avenue in Colchester;
- On top of the hundreds of existing apartments we’ve set aside for people experiencing homelessness, we estimate at least another 10 apartments will be available for homeless families in the coming months;
- At Harbor Place in Shelburne, we are looking to expand capacity and add an additional 14 suites or rooms to be available for the next six to nine months; and
- We expect to support the rehab of 40 privately-owned apartments in the next few months to make them available to households experiencing homelessness.
Our commitment is to do all we can to make sure that people have a safe place to live, and I am inspired by the dedication of my colleagues and CHT’s staff in working towards that goal.
There are a couple of notable events coming up that we’ve highlighted below. First, this is NeighborWorks Week and we’re planning a block party with residents at Laurentide in Burlington. We are thrilled to participate in the City’s Juneteenth celebration later this month, and my favorite day of the year – our Members’ Day Picnic – is scheduled for August 5th. Please join us and enjoy an afternoon at North Beach with FREE food and activities for all ages. We’ll have lots of hot dogs and hamburgers, watermelon and ice cream… and more! Really hope to see you there!
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Michael Monte, CEO
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P.S. Finally, THANK YOU for nominating us! CHT is a Seven Daysies finalist for Best nonprofit organization – we are honored to be included with the other organizations in this category. Vote for us and help us win!
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Summer is here! Which means it is almost time for CHT's annual Members' Day Picnic! You are invited to join us on Saturday, August 5th from 11:00am - 1:30pm at North Beach in Burlington.
Bring your family and friends and enjoy FREE fun and food by the lake. Bring your beach chairs or blankets, too! CHT will have lawn games, music, grilled hot dogs, hamburgers and veggie burgers, ice cream...and more!
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NeighborWorks America supports nearly 250 nonprofit organizations across the country that provide communities with affordable housing, financial counseling and coaching, training, and resident engagement in the areas of health, employment and education.
NeighborWorks network organizations, including Champlain Housing Trust, celebrate their collective impact every June during NeighborWorks Week. It’s an energizing week each year to focus on resident gatherings, sharing success stories and shining a light on thriving communities. Residents at Laurentide in Burlington have a block party planned for later this week and we promise to share photos from the event next month! #NWWeek #EmpoweringCommunities for success!
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Juneteenth BTV: Freedom, History and Culture |
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Experience more than 12 hours of activities with local artists, musicians, chefs, and comedians at Juneteenth BTV- a festival on Saturday, June 17th from 11:00am to 11:00pm to celebrate freedom and honor history, diversity, and culture while connecting with community.
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Champlain Housing Trust values the contributions of each individual who works here, and strives to show that in our benefits, compensation, and organizational culture.
Check out our Career Page for job descriptions, salary ranges and applications.
Champlain Housing Trust highly encourages women, persons with disabilities, Section 3 residents, and people from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds to apply.
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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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