WILLISTON, VERMONT (1/1/2024) – Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity is celebrating 40 years of building homes and hope in Northwest Vermont.
Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1984 as an all-volunteer Habitat for Humanity Affiliate, and it has since grown to serve four counties in Northwest Vermont: Chittenden, Grand Isle, Franklin, and Lamoille counties.
“We are proud to have served many hardworking families for the past 40 years and look forward to building many more perpetually affordable homes in our communities for years to come. While we are in the business of building affordable homes, we know that every home we build will house a family who will become an integral part of the community,” said David Mullin, CEO of Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity.
Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity partners with low-income families to build perpetually affordable, safe, and energy-efficient homes. These homes offer families a “hand up,” not a “hand out” towards homeownership, stability, and independence. The homes are sold to families at cost, which is often 50% less than the market value of the new house.
Habitat homeowners build their homes alongside generous volunteers in order to keep the cost of building the house low. Individual and organizational donations, grants, and sponsorships help us cover the costs of building these homes.
Since its creation, Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity has completed over 115 homes in the Northwest Vermont area. Hundreds of individuals have benefitted from affordable housing thanks to Green Mountain Habitat.
“Affordable housing in Vermont is such a critical need right now and we are doing all we can to meet that need,” said Mullin. “We rely heavily on our incredible community volunteers, donors, and supporters to help our partner families get into their own home. We are very thankful to be part of such a giving community.”
Most recently, Green Mountain Habitat completed their first home in Colchester, and they are working on other projects in Burlington, Morrisville, Swanton, and South Burlington. They recently purchased property in Winooski, and they are looking for more land in Franklin County.
Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity also operates three ReStore locations in Williston, Milton, and Swanton. These secondhand resale stores provide revenue for building more houses, as Habitat Affiliates must raise all funds locally.
“Our ReStores are a significant way we fund our mission,” said Ali Senesac, ReStore Director.
Habitat for Humanity International does not provide funding to Affiliates, so any donations made to Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity from individuals or proceeds from the Habitat ReStores will make a direct impact in the local community.
In 2024, several homes will be started, progressed, or completed in their service area. One notable project that will be started this year is the Harvest Crossing subdivision in partnership with the United Church of Underhill, which will result in six single-family homes and two duplexes.
Green Mountain Habitat plans to host events and celebrations in the coming months to commemorate its lifetime of building affordable homes and helping families in Northwest Vermont.
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About Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity
Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit homebuilder that partners with donors, local families, and volunteers to build and sell affordable homes in Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle, and Lamoille counties. Habitat homebuyers help build their homes alongside community volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Green Mountain Habitat receives no funding from HFHI and raises all funds locally. Since its founding in 1984, the affiliate has built over 115 homes in the region and now operates three Habitat ReStores in Williston, Milton, and Swanton. To learn more, visit vermonthabitat.org.
About Habitat for Humanity
Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort on a community farm in southern Georgia. The non-profit housing organization has since become a leading global nonprofit working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and more than 70 countries. Families and individuals who need a hand-up partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering, or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability, and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower.
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