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Charlie Magill and his worldwide involvement with Habitat for Humanity
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 for Humanity and Habitat for Humanity International. Charlie …
5 reasons why you should volunteer with Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity
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 one of our committees, our volunteers are the …
Photos from Home Dedications at Lefty Lane
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 efforts that it took to achieve homeownership. The …
A chat with CEO David Mullin for our 40th anniversary
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 worked in the basement of a law firm …
Beyond Bricks and Mortar: Bruce Venner’s Tale of Volunteerism
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 Habitat for Humanity’s 40th anniversary. This volunteer is …
Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity hires Scott Rogers as new Director of Development and Communications
WILLISTON, VERMONT (3/25/2024) – Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity hired Scott Rogers as the new Director of Development and Communications. Rogers’ role is to manage the external affairs of the organization, including fundraising, grant writing, and communication …
Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity in favor of Burlington’s proposed Neighborhood Code
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 Manhattan Drive build site, which will soon be …
Building from ground zero: The history of Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity
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 Habitat for Humanity International, which aims to increase …
Habitat Affiliates from around the state join at Vermont Statehouse to advocate for affordable housing
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 at the Vermont Statehouse, and they met with …
Vermont Teddy Bears partners with Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity, donates teddy bears for each child to move into Habitat home in 2024
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 each child that is moving into a Green …
Volunteers celebrated at Green Mountain Habitat Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
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 at Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity, brought together …
Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity Swanton ReStore location expands hours of operation to five days a week
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 days a week —Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday— and …
Canyon Estates Drive Home Dedication
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 staff to celebrate their accomplishment. David Mullin, CEO …
Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity celebrates 40 years of building affordable homes
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 …
Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity receives $25,000 grant from Kohl’s National Giveback Initiative
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 Habitat was the only nonprofit selected from Vermont. …
Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity Mourns the loss of Rosalynn Carter
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 for Humanity’s most famous volunteers over the 35 …
Vermont Habitat for Humanity Affiliates and their ripple effect on Vermont’s economy
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 Vermont. Many impacts of affordable housing are …
Green Mountain Habitat homes help families build wealth for generations to come
“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, and community engagement of families. Green Mountain Habitat …
Homeownership and community: How housing improves civic engagement
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 in political processes, optimizing the democratic process and …
2023 Women Build recap
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 community. This program strives to create an inclusive …
Putting the ‘Green’ in Green Mountain Habitat: How energy efficient homes help the environment
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 was a nightmare. “I remember a really …
Green Mountain Technology and Career Center students work on Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity house as part of construction program
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. GMTCC offers a construction class that involves hands-on …