Pop-up art gallery issues call for artists:
NeighborWorks, Foley, GMP partner on unique downtown store
Calling all area artists! We're seeking local artists to submit and display their art in a pop-up gallery in downtown Rutland.
The gallery, to be located downtown, is a collaboration between NeighborWorks of Western Vermont, MKF Properties and Green Mountain Power, with support from the Chaffee Center for the Arts and Green Screen Graphics. Selected artists’ work will be exhibited free of charge.
If you know any area artists (any age, any medium!) who may be interested, please encourage them to apply here. If you’d like to get involved, please email Maggie Lambert, one of our superstar AmeriCorps members who is organizing the project, at mlambert@nwwvt.org.
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Congressional Drop-in at 39 Pine Street
Congressman Peter Welch, State Treasurer Beth Pearce, Department of Housing and Community Development Commissioner Katie Buckley, Deputy Commissioner Josh Hanford, Project VISION Executive Director Scott Tucker, and our Executive Director Ludy Biddle held a press conference and open house to celebrate the latest accomplishments of the Northwest Neighborhood Revitalization initiative, and the important role that the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program played in moving it forward.
The White House budget proposal for 2018 proposes elimination of the CDBG program, so Congressman Welch and others highlighted the success of this project, and the need for ongoing federal investment to support initiatives such as this one.
The event was held at 39 Pine Street, the almost-completed third home rehabilitation. The press conference was followed by an open house to give community members a chance to get a close look at this beautiful home.
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Launch of TAG VISION
On April 18, over 70 residents came out to paint rocks and garden stakes at the 113 Library Ave Community Green Space (formerly a blighted, vacant building) and enjoy hot dogs. Kids played with hula hoops, frisbees, and a slackline provided by Rutland Recreation.
The TAG Spring Craft Party was the public launch of the TAG VISION Project, or “Together, Art Grows,” a youth-focused initiative that aims to build community and neighborhood pride through the creation and installment of public art.
We’re currently recruiting youth to get involved – if you know someone between the ages of 12-17, send us an email at skennelly@nwwvt.org with their contact information!
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Keep Cool with HEAT Squad
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213 Columbian Ave
Dream of being able to bike to work? To walk to the Farmer’s Market?
Is this your first home? Are you working within a limited budget?
This might be the perfect home for you. At $106,000, this three bedroom home is a steal – to say this seller is motivated would be an understatement. They’re even willing to pay up to $5,000 of the closing costs! You won’t find this value for this price anywhere else.
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39 Pine Street - Fully Renovated Historic Beauty
This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has been renovated down to the studs and features a modern floorplan with an open concept eat-in kitchen and living space plus two brand new porches where you’ll love to relax!
Purchase Price: $140,000 (When combined with a Homeland Grant, $112,000)
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$40 Homebuyer Education Classes!
It’s homebuying season! To support homebuyers, we’re offering our in-person Homebuyer Education classes for just $40 – a $100 value – now through June.
We've had such an overwhelming response to our Homebuyer Education class that we've scheduled TWO additional classes this spring - make sure to sign up while there's space available.
Come learn about the homebuying process: how to get mortgage ready, what grants are available, and how to get the best possible deal.
Our next class is May 1st & 3rd, from 5:00 – 9:00 PM. See the full schedule here.
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How to Keep your Home Cool in Summer
The other day the thermostat in our office hit 80 degrees. After the snowstorm in early April, this was a complete shock to our systems – we felt like we were wilting.
If you’re transitioning to summer temperatures as poorly as we are, here are some tips to keep your home cool and save money this summer.
Something you might find surprising – a lot of them are the same tips & tricks we use to keep our homes warm and our energy bills low.
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Down Payment Assistance Loan
Don’t let saving 20% of the purchase price of your home get in your way. If you know homeownership is right for you, we can help you meet your goals in a smart way with a Down Payment Assistance Loan.
Learn more here!
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LaborWorks
LaborWorks started as an idea to save money. For years we had been wondering: could an in-house construction crew complete renovations less expensively?
In 2015, we had the opportunity to test that idea. Originally designed to be an in-house contracting crew to add to our one-stop-shop model for projects that weren’t easy to contract out, it has now become a full-blown contracting crew that supports technical learning.
LaborWorks creates steady jobs with health care that is not commonly found in the trades. Additionally, LaborWorks focuses on continuing education and the growth of our carpenters’ skill-sets. Due to our mission to strengthen the development of our regional economy, we hire based on drive and ability to learn, not on experience.
Our LaborWorks crew currently tackles our renovations in Northwest Rutland and aids our Home Repair Scattered Site and Healthy Homes programs as needed, from remediating bed bug infestations to building accessibility ramps.
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314 York Street, Poultney, VT
We’ve been working on a gut renovation in Poultney that is nearing completion, and it’s a beauty.
With small town charm and a close proximity to the elementary school, this house is begging for a young family with children to move in. Completely renovated into a safe, healthy, efficient and affordable home, this home is a gem in a close-knit neighborhood in Poultney.
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News, Notes, and Community Updates From Our Blog
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Yes. Read our blog post to learn more about our statewide Down Payment Assistance Loan that can help you save time, save money, and build equity!
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A real estate agent is an important part of your homebuying team. Read our blog post on how to choose a real estate agent, the different types of real estate agents, and who is responsible for paying their commission (hint: the seller!).
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Check out the list of incentives available in Vermont for energy efficiency upgrades! Everything from insulation to clothes dryers to new boilers and furnaces - make sure to read our blog post and learn how you can save money and energy.
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The homebuying season is in full swing here in Rutland.
Click here to learn four tips to help you make the best homeownership choice in 2017: strengthen your credit, shop wisely for a mortgage, choose the right house, and negotiate the best price.
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We have a busy summer planned in coordination with residents of Northwest Rutland and Project VISION!
On May 20, join us in the Community Garden of Northwest Rutland for some pot painting and seedling planting!
The Summer Festival returns on June 10 and Walk-in Movies begin on June 24.
Click here to view the full calendar of events.
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