[Rutland, VT] On August 6, the Rutland community celebrated the ribbon cutting of Maplewood Commons Apartments. Co-owners and co-developers Cornerstone Housing Partners and Evernorth partnered to develop Maplewood Commons Apartments, the new construction of 30 permanently affordable homes which provides essential housing and services for low- and moderate-income households near the city center of Rutland, Vermont.
PORTLAND, ME – Evernorth has released a new white paper, Supporting Resident Food Security: Barriers & Best Practices for Free Food Access in Maine’s Affordable Housing Communities, offering research-based recommendations to help affordable housing providers improve food access and strengthen resident well-being. The report was developed by Evernorth’s Connections program through interviews with housing professionals, geographic analysis, and on-the-ground experience supporting residents across Maine.
Bangor, Maine – Evernorth Rural Ventures closed a $9 million allocation of New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) for the construction of a new 82,000 square foot community center for the Bangor Region YMCA. The new facility will significantly expand access to childcare, healthcare, youth programming, and wellness services, aligning with the city of Bangor’s downtown revitalization goals.