Vermont Habitat for Humanity Affiliates from around the state gathered in Montpelier on February 8 to raise awareness of affordable homeownership opportunities.
Members of various Habitat for Humanity Affiliates tabled at the Vermont Statehouse, and they met with representatives to share Habitat's mission.
“This was a great opportunity to spread the mission of Green Mountain Habitat, and we were able to emphasize the importance of affordable homeownership for Vermonters,” said David Mullin, CEO of Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity.
Rebekah Stevens, Executive Director of Rutland County Habitat for Humanity, and Zachariah Watson, Executive Director of Central Vermont Habitat for Humanity, both testified for the House Committee on General and Housing about the importance of affordable housing in Vermont.
The Executive Directors of the Affiliates were also able to meet with Governor Phil Scott to explore ideas regarding facilitating the construction of more affordable housing in the state.
In Vermont, there are six active Habitat for Humanity affiliates operating in every corner of the state: Addison County, Bennington County, Central Vermont, Green Mountain, Rutland County, and the Northeast Kingdom Chapter.
Each Affiliate is independently run, but they all regularly collaborate on ideas to advance the Habitat vision of ensuring that everyone has access to safe, decent, affordable housing.
Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity is the largest affiliate in the state and serves Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle, and Lamoille counties.
Together, Vermont Habitat for Humanity affiliates have over 20 homes in the construction pipeline for 2024.
