University of Vermont graduate student Barbara Asiimwe (she/her) has been named the Fall 2021 Vermont Housing Fellow. Asiimwe will receive a financial stipend to help VHFA’s research and outreach for its upcoming Homeowner Assistance Program. In addition, the Vermont Housing Fellowship program is intended to provide the Fellow with valuable experience aiding her professional development.
VHFA named a top 5 small place to work in Vermont
Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) has been selected as one of the top five small places to work in the state by Vermont Business Magazine. The award program is dedicated to identifying and recognizing the area’s best employers and providing organizations with valuable employee feedback to continue improving. This year, VHFA ranked fourth overall.
Report finds rural New England renters disproportionately affected by pandemic
A recent report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston finds that rural New England communities suffered larger economic losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic relative to nearby urban centers and rural counties across the United States.
Benjamin Harrold joins VHFA as Vermont Housing Fellow
Northeastern University graduate student Ben Harrold (he/him) has been named the Summer 2021 Vermont Housing Fellow. Harrold will receive a financial stipend to improve and expand information available to decision makers about Vermont housing markets and opportunities. In addition, the program is intended to provide the Fellow with valuable experience aiding his professional development.
Alejandro Flores-Howland joins VHFA as Legal Coordinator
Executive Director Maura Collins announced that VHFA has selected Alejandro Flores-Howland (he/him) of Winooski as its new Legal Coordinator.
Investing in housing will help marry growth with vibrancy
Vermont learned last month that its population grew by a slim 2.8% between 2010 and 2020, less than the national average of 7.4%. But by planning to invest millions in American Rescue Plan Act funds in homes and neighborhoods, Vermont policy makers have embraced the opportunity presented by this decade to accelerate community and economic vibrancy.
Abigail Colbeth and Michael Plunkett join VHFA’s MAP Program
Executive Director Maura Collins announced that Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) has selected Abigail Colbeth (she/her) of Williston and Michael Plunkett (he/him) of Fairfax to join its Mortgage Assistance Program (MAP) team.
Grant Williams joins VHFA as Staff Accountant
Executive Director Maura Collins announced that VHFA has selected Grant Williams (him/him) of Colchester as its new Staff Accountant.
VHFA’s Staff Accountant is responsible for the Agency's accounts payable and daily cash receipts functions and participates in quarterly closing activities.
Gale Proulx joins VHFA as IT Support Specialist
Executive Director Maura Collins announced that VHFA has selected Gale Proulx of Burlington as its new IT Support Specialist.
VHFA is hiring!
Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) is recruiting for a Staff Accountant and a Legal Coordinator. Named one of the “Best Small/Medium Places to Work in Vermont” several times over the last few years, VHFA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.