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Nothing illustrates the importance — and impact — of affordable housing and community development better than stories about the community itself. Learn about the people who develop and build the housing and the people who are built up because of it.

Construction Underway on 25 New Affordable Apartments in Downtown Windsor

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May 6, 2024

[Windsor, VT] Today, the Windsor community celebrated the groundbreaking of Central and Main Apartments. Co-owners and co-developers, Windham & Windsor Housing Trust (WWHT) and Evernorth partnered to develop these 25 newly constructed, highly energy-efficient, and permanently affordable apartments on Main Street in the heart of the Designated Downtown.

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Penacook Landing Phase II Ribbon-Cutting, adding 20 New Affordable Homes in Concord, NH

The Penacook neighborhood in Concord, New Hampshire, celebrated the ribbon-cutting of Penacook Landing Phase II. This expansion adds 20 new affordable homes, completing the two-building affordable housing community situated along the Contoocook River. Developed by The Caleb Group, Penacook Landing addresses the region’s pressing housing needs. Evernorth is proud to have invested in this transformative project, which highlights the importance of collaboration in meeting affordable housing challenges.

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Evernorth Rural Ventures Closes $8.9 Million New Markets Tax Credit Investment to Expand Penobscot Community Health Care’s Seaport Community Health Center

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February 29, 2024

[Belfast, ME] – Evernorth Rural Ventures, a subsidiary of Evernorth, is pleased to announce the closing of an $8.9 million New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) investment for the expansion of Penobscot Community Health Care’s (PCHC) Seaport Community Health Center (SCHC) in Belfast, Maine. The NMTC financing is Evernorth Rural Ventures first investment in Maine and will allow SCHC to respond to a growing medically underserved population.

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Celebrating the Grand Opening of Harrison Ridge in Bridgton, Maine

Congratulations to the Harrison Ridge team on a successful grand opening! Developed by the Developer’s Collaborative, these 48 new affordable apartments for adults 55 and older in Bridgton, Maine, mark a step forward in addressing the housing needs of older adults. Evernorth is a proud equity investor in these homes.

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Opinion: Kathy Beyer: The Raised Ranch 

This commentary was written by Kathy Beyer and originally published by VT Digger on January 19, 2024.

In 30 years of working in real estate development, I have never seen construction pricing or supply problems like we are experiencing now.

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New Affordable Housing Opens for Older Adults in Rochester, New Hampshire

Developed and managed by Easterseals New Hampshire, Champlin Place offers 65 newly constructed affordable homes for older adults in Rochester, NH, and is one important step in addressing the need for more affordable housing options in the state. Evernorth is a proud equity investor in these new homes.

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Community Celebrates the Grand Opening of Affordable Apartments at Historic Tuttle Block in Downtown Rutland

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December 5, 2023

[Rutland, Vermont] — On Tuesday, a gathering of community members, funders, residents, state legislators, and others celebrated the official grand opening for the newly renovated Tuttle Block Apartments, situated in the heart of downtown Rutland. Located right on Center Street, the historic building now offers a total of 16 affordable apartments, with the renovation of the 13 original apartments and the conversion of the second-floor office space into 3 new apartments.

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Champlain Housing Trust, Evernorth Team Up to Bring Over 100 Affordable Apartments to Colchester

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December 4, 2023

[Colchester, Vermont] – The Champlain Housing Trust and Evernorth announced today the completion and occupancy of Stuart Avenue Apartments and the beginning of construction of 10th Cavalry Apartments which collectively will bring over 100 new permanently affordable apartments to the Town of Colchester.

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Sherrin Vail Awarded MREMA President’s Award

Evernorth is excited to announce that Sherrin Vail, Vice President of Asset Management and Portfolio Initiatives, was awarded the Maine Real Estate Manager’s Association (MREMA) President’s Award at the 2023 MREMA annual conference in Carrabassett Valley, Maine. 

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New Housing Construction Still Not Enough – Building Homes Together Campaign Issues Annual Report Card

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October 23, 2023

Williston, Vermont – At a press conference at a newly-converted motel into housing, leaders of the Building Homes Together campaign issued its annual report card on progress towards reaching housing production and affordability goals for Chittenden County. As housing costs continue to escalate and rental vacancy rates consistently failing to exceed even 1%, falling short of housing and affordability goals means the region’s economy and people will continue to struggle.

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Construction Underway in Hinesburg on 24 New Apartments for Older Adults

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October 18, 2023

[Hinesburg, Vermont] – Cathedral Square and Evernorth are pleased to announce construction is underway on Kelley’s Field II, 24 new energy-efficient affordable apartments for adults 55 and older in Hinesburg.

Situated next to Kelley’s Field I, Kelley’s Field II is the second phase in the larger Kelley’s Field development project and will offer 24 energy-efficient apartments – 23 one-bedrooms and 1 two-bedroom apartment with a mix of affordable and market-rate rents.

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Bristol Celebrates the Grand Opening of 20 New Affordable Apartments near Downtown

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October 11, 2023

[Bristol, VT] Today, the Bristol community celebrated the official grand opening of Firehouse Apartments with a ribbon cutting and an apartment tour. Co-owners and co-developers, Addison Housing Works and Evernorth partnered to develop Firehouse Apartments which will serve 20 low- and moderate-income households in downtown Bristol, close to amenities, recreational opportunities and community services.

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