As communities across the country grapple with housing crises, one persistent obstacle often stands in the way of progress: NIMBYism. The term "NIMBY" stands for "Not In My Backyard," and... read more →
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Corporate volunteerism has been gaining momentum in recent years as businesses recognize the value of giving back to their communities. Corporate volunteerism refers to initiatives where companies encourage and facilitate... read more →
Sweat equity is a cornerstone of Habitat for Humanity's mission. This concept embodies the spirit of community, hard work, and personal investment in creating affordable housing solutions. Sweat equity refers... read more →
Content warning: This article contains a brief mention of abusive relationships. For many, the dream of owning a home can feel just out of reach, especially when faced with the... read more →
Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity is excited to extend our Giving Tuesday efforts to 12 days in December! From Dec. 3 to Dec. 14, every individual who donates online will... read more →
Many families feel the struggle of making enough money just to skate by, yet not enough to receive any sort of financial assistance. For many years, Megan had been struggling... read more →
You never know what you might find at Habitat for Humanity ReStore – that’s why it’s such a thrilling shopping experience. Furniture for sale at Habitat ReStore is in great... read more →
As Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity grows, we have been adding new staff to our team to increase our capacity. One of those new team members is Maeve (she/her), who... read more →
After trying to find affordable housing for years, Nik (they/them) has become one of the newest Habitat for Humanity homeowners. Nik has lived in Burlington since 2005, and they have... read more →
MONTPELIER, VERMONT – Vermont Habitat for Humanity affiliates are excited to announce a groundbreaking event in the fight against Vermont's housing crisis. On Saturday, September 21st, from 10:00 a.m. to... read more →
The United Church of Underhill’s Harvest Crossing affordable housing development, in partnership with Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity, has received a $500,000 implementation grant from the Vermont Community Development Program... read more →
Advocating for affordable housing is an excellent way to support Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity's mission of ensuring that everyone has a decent place to live. Vermont is currently grappling... read more →
It’s almost back to school time! For those of you heading to college – or have kids doing so – it’s time to start stocking up on the items that... read more →
Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity’s Swanton ReStore is hosting two interns from Missisquoi Valley Union High School for the summer. The Missisquoi Valley School District received a grant from the... read more →
Vermont has long been considered a progressive state when it comes to LGBTQ+ rights, but members of the community still face significant housing challenges. While the state has made strides... read more →
We receive no funding from Habitat for Humanity International, so all money is raised locally – this is why our ReStores are so important. They help us raise money to... read more →
Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity recently worked with a team of professionals from Leadership Champlain to create a diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative. Leadership Champlain is a professional development program... read more →
Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity is hosting their annual Women Build in August, which is an event focused on empowering women in their communities by building affordable housing. Many of... read more →
Dianne Shullenberger, a local artist from Jericho, VT, has pledged to donate a piece of artwork for every new Green Mountain Habitat homeowner. Shullenberger is most well known for her... read more →
Our Milton ReStore is a great place to find good bargains and unique items, but what truly makes the store special is the staff. One of those staff members is... read more →
At Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity, we are committed to building high-quality homes at high energy standards. One of the ways we achieve this goal is to build our homes... read more →
Shopping at the Green Mountain Habitat ReStore isn’t like the shopping experience anywhere else. Part home improvement store, part home goods store, part resale store, each ReStore has a wide selection... read more →
MILTON, VERMONT – Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity is hosting a 40th anniversary pop-up event on Saturday, July 21, from 10 AM to 5 PM at the Milton ReStore, located... read more →
Women Build plays a crucial role in addressing housing challenges faced by women, particularly single mothers. This initiative is important not only for its direct impact on housing but also... read more →
BURLINGTON, VERMONT (7/3/2024) – Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity recently completed a new, perpetually affordable duplex in Burlington’s Old North End. To celebrate the construction of these homes, GMHfH is... read more →
The Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a unique shopping experience because you never know what you’ll find. Our inventory is constantly changing, so once something is gone, it’s... read more →
Our ReStores are ready for summer, and we have several sales planned for this month! We receive no funding from Habitat for Humanity International, so all money is raised locally... read more →
Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity recently partnered with University of Vermont students in Public Communication Capstone course to spread our mission with the community. Students in the Public Communication Capstone... read more →
This story was originally published in our Spring 2014 Newsletter. Amber and Ira Culver plus their son Noah and Ira’s father Ira will be in their new home at Albert’s... read more →
This story was originally published in our Spring 2016 newsletter. Elise and Dwayne Doner have lived in the unsafe basement apartment of a split level house for 16 years because... read more →
This story was originally published in our Spring 2017 Newsletter. Imagine living in an apartment, with paper-thin walls, no GFIs, a breaker box next to water and non-working smoke detectors... read more →
This story was originally published in our Spring 2017 Newsletter. With a twinkle in her eye, Jane Stickney spoke of the joy that her GMHfH Family Support committee feels when... read more →
Deniz, her three sisters and parents escaped the war in Bosnia in the early 1990’s and immigrated to Vermont. This simple sentence doesn’t begin to describe the terror her parents... read more →
This story was originally published in our Summer 2013 Newsletter. Five families will leave substandard housing behind and move into their own homes in a new neighborhood in Charlotte, thanks... read more →
This story was originally published in our 2018 Fall Newsletter. Here in Vermont, it can be impossible to imagine the horror of trying to survive in a war-torn country with... read more →
This story was originally published in our 2018 Fall Newsletter. Simon became one of the “Lost Boys of Sudan” at the age of 6. He literally ran from his country,... read more →
Archive Story: A Nepalese Saying: “When we wait a long time with passion, the fruit is much sweeter”
This story was originally published in our Fall 2017 Newsletter. Isn’t that a wonderful saying? It’s not always easy to be patient, but when there is a possibility of owning... read more →
This story was originally published in our 2016 Fall Newsletter. Jon and Jennifer Ayers and their adorable 4-year old daughter, Amelia, moved into their new Green Mountain Habitat built home... read more →
This story was originally published in our 2016 Fall Newsletter. Ashwinee Kulkarni had never helped to build a home, or done any construction, until she volunteered at the GMHfH Harrington... read more →
This story was published in our 2015 Fall Newsletter. It was a hot, sticky day in Anniston, Alabama in 2003 when Mica DeAngelis and Barry Mansfield worked on their first... read more →
This story comes from our Fall 2015 Newsletter. “I’m in awe that so many people are helping to build our home and that the volunteers work so hard.” That’s the... read more →
In a world where you can order a new wardrobe in the click of a button, it is imperative that consumers evaluate their relationship to consumerism. As the fashion and... read more →
Our commitment to our partner families extends beyond just constructing homes. We strive to ensure that our partner families will live in homes that are energy efficient and affordable to... read more →
A father and husband. A ski patroller. A retired IBM engineer. These are just some of the ways you can describe Charlie Magill, a longtime volunteer with Green Mountain Habitat... read more →
Volunteers are vital to our mission. With their help, we can support more families and build more homes. Whether it be on the construction site, in the ReStores, or on... read more →
On Sunday, April 14 we held two dedications for our partner families at Lefty Lane in Swanton. The celebrations mark the beginning of a new chapter, and we celebrate their... read more →
David Mullin, CEO of Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity, has been with the organization for over 20 years. When he was first hired, he was the only employee, and he... read more →
One of our longest volunteers has been around since the first house was built in the late 1980s, and he still is volunteering in 2024, the year of Green Mountain... read more →
On Thursday March 21, Burlington’s Mayor Miro Weinberger hosted a press conference about proposed zoning updates, coined the Neighborhood Code. Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity hosted the event at the... read more →
Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit affordable homebuilding organization that serves Northwest Vermont, which includes Chittenden, Franklin, Lamoille, and Grand Isle counties. The organization is an Affiliate of... read more →
Vermont Habitat for Humanity Affiliates from around the state gathered in Montpelier on February 8 to raise awareness of affordable homeownership opportunities. Members of various Habitat for Humanity Affiliates tabled... read more →
WILLISTON, VERMONT (2/2024) – Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity is partnering with Vermont Teddy Bear in celebration of their 40th anniversary. Vermont Teddy Bear has generously donated a bear for... read more →
On Wednesday, January 25, volunteers from our ReStore locations, construction crews, and committees came together to celebrate their commitment to the local community and their generosity. Caitlyn Conibear, Volunteer Manager... read more →
SWANTON, VERMONT (2/1/2024) – Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity’s Swanton ReStore will be open five days a week, starting the week of Feb. 5. The store was previously open three... read more →
On Sunday, Jan. 21, we held a dedication for our newest homeowners in Colchester on Canyon Estates Drive. Our Family Support and Family Selection Committees joined our partner family and... read more →
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... read more →
Williston, Vermont (12/5/23) — Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity was selected as a recipient of the Kohl’s Cares National Giveback Initiative grant for $25,000. Among the 200 recipients, Green Mountain... read more →
Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity joins the world in mourning the death of former first lady, Rosalynn Carter. Rosalynn Carter, along with former President Jimmy Carter, have served as Habitat... read more →
While our efforts are focused on bettering the lives of families in Northwest Vermont, we cannot neglect the impact that our efforts have on the resilience of the state of... read more →
“These homes change families’ lives," said David Mullin, CEO of Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity. Homeownership has been proven to make significant impacts on the health, educational outcomes, environmental outcomes,... read more →
Vermont is built on strong community ties, social capital, and civic engagement. Civic engagement, whether through voting, attending public meetings, or writing elected officials, improves the representation of public opinion... read more →
Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity held three Women Build events through summer and fall of 2023. Our Women Build events provide opportunities for female-identifying individuals to become engaged within their... read more →
Robin, a single mother of two, lived in an old apartment in the Old North End of Burlington. The windows rattled when it was cold, and heating in the winter... read more →
Students in the Construction Technology program at Green Mountain Technology and Career Center are working in Morrisville on the construction of a single-family home with Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity. ... read more →
One of the greatest indicators of a person’s success later in life is their educational attainment and academic performance. This is especially important in the formative years of a child’s... read more →
Imagine you are living in an older building in Chittenden County. The windows are poorly insulated, mold has been detected in your apartment, and you cannot seem to get rid... read more →
We have received many applications over the years from deserving, hardworking families that are starting the path to homeownership. But who are these families, and how are they selected? Green... read more →
Harvest Crossing Kickoff event brings housing leaders and community members together for celebration
On Friday, Sept. 8, the United Church of Underhill and Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity held a kick-off event for Harvest Crossing, an affordable housing development project. This event celebrated... read more →
UNDERHILL, VERMONT (8/24/2023) – Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity is partnering with the United Church of Underhill on an affordable housing subdivision called Harvest Crossing. A kick-off celebration is being... read more →
We love highlighting the people who are at the heart of our organization and help to make our mission possible: our volunteers. Our volunteers make it possible for us to... read more →
By Joe Carroll Published: Jul. 27, 2023 COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) - There’s a bit of racket happening on a normally quiet street in Colchester. A group of volunteers with Habitat for Humanity... read more →
Morrisville, Vermont (6/20/23)— On Wednesday, June 21st at 11 AM, Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity (GMHFH) will break ground at 11 Olive Street in Morrisville, the site of its newest... read more →
Montpelier, Vermont (4/7/2023) — A concurrent resolution by the VT State House of Representatives honored Habitat for Humanity (HFH) affiliates in Vermont by designating April 7, 2023, as the Vermont... read more →