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RuralEdge Testifies at VHCC Legislative Day

As an active member of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Coalition, RuralEdge was asked to testify on the importance of VHCB funding in our work. Testimony was provided by Patrick Shattuck, RuralEdge Executive Director

RuralEdge Advocates for Additional VHCB Funding

As part of a group of housing providers that utilize the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board funding for their work, RuralEdge testified to the House Appropriations Committee to advocate for additional funding to VHCB through the annual Budget Adjustment Act (BAA). Testimony was provided by Robert Little, Director of Community Development.

RuralEdge Testifies to Legislature on Homelessness Awareness Day 2023

We were honored to once again testify to both House & Senate Committees at Vermont's Annual Homelessness Awareness Day. Here is the testimony provided by Robert Little, Director of Community Development.

RuralEdge to Participate in Vermont Racial Justice Housing Jam

Beginning on November 3, 2022 and continuing through February 2023, the four public speaking events will explore the roots of racial discrimination in housing policy and practices; the ways current systems continue to reinforce oppressive practices; the real impacts of racial inequity on daily life and economic well-being; and new efforts and ideas that can help to change the tide. The goal of the initiative is to identify actions on policy, programmatic and cultural levels to expand access to affordable housing for all Vermonters.

New Avenue Receives 2022 Preservation Trust Award

Not only is the New Avenue project a renovation success, and it has become a catalyst for other downtown projects and activities, helping to rejuvenate and reinvigorate a critical area of downtown St. Johnsbury.

Neighborworks Week 2022

As we enter the post-Pandemic period, RuralEdge employees, residents, and community members will gather to improve community spaces, empowering communities for success!

RuralEdge Receives $10,000 Donation from CATIC for Homeownership Efforts

RuralEdge, the primary developer of affordable housing in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont recently received a $10,000 donation from CATIC, a regional title insurance company which often provides title insurance to affordable housing projects. The donation is to assist RuralEdge in their efforts to help residents achieve and maintain homeownership in three of Vermont’s most rural counties.

RuralEdge Testifies to New Avenue Impact

RuralEdge was asked to testify to the impact of the New Avenue redevelopment on the St. Johnsbury community. Below is the transcript of testimony provided to the House General, Housing & Military Affairs Committee by Executive Director Patrick Shattuck

Homelessness Awareness Day

RuralEdge was honored to be asked to testify to the successes and challenges housing providers face when housing those coming from homelessness. Below is the transcript of testimony provided to the House General and House Human Services Committees by Robert Little, Director of Community Development

Stay Steady Vermont Returns to RuralEdge Properties in September

Happening at Passumpsic View Apartments on 9/22 The Darling Inn on 9/15, and West Burke Housing on 9/29 from 10:00 – 12:00.

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