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.
A closer look at Vermont’s widening gap between wages and housing Wage Growth Doesn’t Equal Affordability At first glance, Vermont’s economy looks healthy. Wages are rising, unemployment is low, and many local businesses report strong demand. For a moment, it seems like good news all around. But look closer, and you’ll see a different picture. While some Vermonters are doing … Continued
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January 14, 2026
Evernorth is excited to announce that Sherrin Vail, Vice President of Asset Management and Portfolio Initiatives, was awarded the Susan E. Simpson Award by the Maine Real Estate Manager’s Association (MREMA). This award recognizes industry professionals who contribute to the benefit of humanity beyond the responsibilities and expectations of their careers through education, leadership, and support. The award, which was presented at the organization’s annual meeting in Newry Maine, is not given every year.
In Evernorth‑supported affordable housing communities across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, dedicated staff, including teams of Resident Service Coordinators (RSCs), go above and beyond their day‑to‑day responsibilities all year long to help residents feel safe, secure, and at home. These vital team members are community builders and problem-solvers, connecting residents to stable food supplies, making … Continued
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January 8, 2026
On December 23rd, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI) announced Evernorth Rural Ventures, a subsidiary of Evernorth, was awarded a $70 million allocation of New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) to continue its successful economic and community development work in low-income areas. This is Evernorth Rural Ventures’ 8th award.
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December 17, 2025
[Windsor, Vermont] — Central & Main, a new 25-unit affordable housing development in downtown Windsor, has been recognized with a Best Builders Award by the Associated General Contractors of Vermont. The award was presented to project builder and AGC/VT member Neagley & Chase Construction at the organization’s annual awards ceremony on December 3 in Burlington. Central & Main won in the category of New Green Construction.
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November 17, 2025
[West Rutland, Vermont] — Today, the West Rutland community celebrated the grand opening of Marble Village Apartments. Co-owners and co-developers, Cornerstone Housing Partners and Evernorth, partnered on Marble Village Apartments, which will provide essential housing for 24 low- and moderate-income households.
Exciting progress is underway in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, with the groundbreaking of Harriman Hill III last week!
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September 24, 2025
[Shelburne, Vermont] – An effort years in the making culminated today in a ceremonial ribbon cutting ceremony in Shelburne, marking the transformation of a former motel which provided temporary housing for homeless Vermonters into a new neighborhood with affordable apartments and condominiums. Over a hundred people gathered to mark the occasion.
The new Bay Ridge neighborhood, developed by Champlain Housing Trust and Evernorth, includes 68 affordable apartments and 26 new affordable condominiums. All will become homes that will be affordable to generations of Shelburne residents – a hallmark of Vermont’s policy to safeguard taxpayer investment in affordable housing.
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August 7, 2025
[Burlington, Vermont] – Officials gathered Thursday afternoon to mark the beginning of construction of 40 new permanently affordable apartments at Cambrian Rise, a new, mixed income neighborhood, situated between Burlington’s Old North End and New North End. The new building, 100 Cambrian Way, is being developed by Champlain Housing Trust (CHT) and Evernorth.
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August 6, 2025
[Berlin, VT] Today, the Berlin community celebrated the grand opening of Fox Run Apartments with a ribbon cutting celebration. Downstreet and Evernorth, the co-owners and co-developers, partnered to develop Fox Run Apartments to provide essential housing for 30 low- and moderate-income households in Berlin.
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July 31, 2025
Bennington, VT – Evernorth is pleased to announce the closing of funding and capital investments for the redevelopment of Bennington High School (Benn High) in downtown Bennington, Vermont. The Benn High redevelopment project, which is sponsored by Vermont Housing Initiative, reinvigorates a vacant, two-story, historic school campus on Main Street, transforming it into both affordable housing and vital services for the community. Benn High is the result of years of diligent collaboration and planning among state and local business leaders, nonprofits, community advocacy groups, government officials and state housing and economic development agencies, alongside the long-time support of municipal officials and Bennington residents.
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July 1, 2025
[Windsor, VT] Today, the Windsor community celebrated the official grand opening 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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