RuralEdge and Dead River Company representatives pose for a picture to commemorate Dead River’s $5,000 donation to RuralEdge to support their Homeownership Center programs. (Photo Courtesy: RuralEdge)

Homeownership Center Press Releases

RuralEdge Receives Donation from Dead River Company for Homeownership Programs

Dead River Company recently donated $5,000 to RuralEdge for their Homeownership Center programming, allowing RuralEdge to continue their significant programming to potential and current homeowners in Northeast Kingdom communities.

138 Cherry Street in January 2022

Real Estate Development Press Releases

RuralEdge Receives Funding to Rehab Burned Cherry Street Building

SAINT JOHNSBURY—On January 26th, the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board (VHCB) awarded RuralEdge $1.4 Million to acquire and rehabilitate two vacant properties in St. Johnsbury, 138 Cherry Street & 759 Railroad Street, into seven units of permanent affordable housing.

Photo Courtesy of Sally McKay Photography

Press Releases Real Estate Development

Historic New Avenue Building is Officially Reopened in the Heart of Downtown St. Johnsbury

Evernorth, RuralEdge, New Depot Square Commercial Properties, LLC, funders, elected officials and community members were among those that celebrated the much-anticipated re-opening of New Avenue that is already bringing new life and vitality to downtown St. Johnsbury.

Press Releases Real Estate Development Property Management

RuralEdge Purchases Brightlook Apartments to Preserve Affordability

Last week, RuralEdge purchased the Brightlook Apartments in an effort to preserve the affordability of 18 units of housing in St. Johnsbury with the assistance of funding from the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board and financing from the Vermont Community Loan Fund.

Scott LeFoll waters organic vegetables at Sweet Eats Farm & CSA (Courtesy: sweeteats.farm)

Press Releases Homeownership Center

RuralEdge Housing Stabilization Program Strengthens Northeast Kingdom Communities

On Thursday, Governor Scott announced that RuralEdge, the premier developer of affordable housing in the Northeast Kingdom, was one of five organizations that received a $309,490 Community Development CARES Act Housing Stabilization Program award.

Community Development Press Releases SASH

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.

Community Development Press Releases SASH

RuralEdge Celebrates 10 Years of SASH and its Expansion to Canaan

RuralEdge sees the SASH Program as integral to its mission and has been seeking ways to expand its geographical reach, especially to rural Essex County. Thanks to the generosity of the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, RuralEdge received funding to bring SASH to Canaan for the next two years.

Real Estate Development Community Development Press Releases

New Avenue Reconstruction Brings New Opportunities to St. Johnsbury Community

Nearly one year into the substantial rehabilitation work on the former Depot Square Apartments, now known as New Avenue, the project has brought substantial changes to the building and to the community it will once again serve.

The new Wi-Fi Hotspot in front of Groton Community Housing on Scott Highway for resident internet access blends in nicely with the existing structure (Photo: RuralEdge)

Community Development Press Releases

Public Wi-Fi Now Available in Groton

Internet service is available 24/7 and the network is called “Groton Hotspot”

Press Releases Real Estate Development

RuralEdge Receives Grant for Continued Upgrades to Pierce Block

RuralEdge has received a $45,000 Preservation Grant from the Freeman Foundation and the Preservation Trust of Vermont to continue repairs and upgrades to the Pierce Block in the heart of Barton.

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