Sen. Patrick Leahy has added his voice to those praising the Obama administration's plan announced earlier this week to support housing finance agencies, such as VHFA.
Leahy said, "For more than 35 years VHFA has helped thousands of Vermonters buy homes. It fills a vital niche in Vermont’s housing marketplace as a catalyst for affordable housing. The Administration’s solution will help VHFA fulfill that vital role in Vermont’s communities."
VHFA has kicked off our annual tradition of collecting mittens and gloves for the King Street Center in Burlington.
Every year Agency employees stuff mittens and gloves — and the occasional scarf — with candies and treats before presenting them to the King Street Center during the holiday season.
If you'd like to add to the pile, please drop off your donation at VHFA no later than Dec. 10.
Three Tomatoes Trattoria is holding a benefit for Champlain Housing Trust (CHT).
On Wednesday, Oct. 28, all four locations of the Italian eatery will donate $1 to CHT for each dinner entree sold.
Three Tomatoes can be found in Burlington, Rutland and Williston, Vt.; and Lebanon, N.H.
"We are fortunate to have such a generous community business like Three Tomatoes," said Chris Donnelly, CHT Director of Community Relations.
"I hope people get out and have a great meal next week, knowing that they're also supporting our affordable housing efforts."
Gov. Jim Douglas and Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) gave thumbs-up to yesterday's U.S. Treasury Department announcement to help out state housing finance agencies, such as VHFA.
Read our joint press release (PDF) issued along with the Governor's office.