Friday March 13th, 2026
What's in a name? Seeking stories about Alice Holway, Carol Brown, Eva Mondon, and the Aiken Wildflower Nursery
We invite you to share your input here which will inform artists in drafting public-facing art at the new Alice Holway Drive community. We will be hosting a story-gathering event at Yellow Barn and on Zoom on March 23rd, 4pm-5:30. You're welcome to share your story live at the gathering or in the google form - link in comments.
Do you have connection with this specific place? With Alice Holway, Carol Brown, The Aiken Nursery, the community gardens, or how the land has been shaped by the interaction with the river and human activity at any point in time? We look forward to seeing you there whether you have a story to share or would just like to listen in.
Do you have an artist you recommend we include in our request for proposals? Please add their name and info in this form as well. Thank you!
Zoom info can be accessed in the google form link below.
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Monday March 9th, 2026
Shared equity helps Vermonters own a home and helps keep that home affordable for the next buyer.
It’s stability for individuals, and strength for our communities.
Art by Teta, shared equity homeowner in Brattleboro. Teta was able to remain in the community and start a her business downtown because of the stability the shared equity homeownership program brought her.
What is shared equity? Read our latest blog: www.homemattershere.org/what-shared-equity-really-means-and-why-it-works/
#AffordableForever #vermonthousing #homeownership
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Saturday March 7th, 2026
Register today for March 21st's Homebuyer Ed Workshop and start strong with your homebuying journey! These courses are led by our HUD-certified specialist, meet requirements for down payment assistance programs, and feature guest presentations by local experts. See you in two weeks at the Bugbee Center in WRJ or on zoom! 🏠
If you’re a current WWHT resident who is up to date on rental payments, the $99 fee is waived!
Find registration and the full calendar for future workshops on our website: www.homemattershere.org/how-to-buy-a-home/
#firsttimehomebuyer #DownPaymentAssistance
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Monday March 2nd, 2026
Shared equity is one of the most effective tools Vermont has for keeping homes affordable for generations.🏠
Our new blog breaks down how the model works and why it matters.
Read more: www.homemattershere.org/what-shared-equity-really-means-and-why-it-works/
#sharedequityvt #neighborworksvt #AffordableHomeownership #downpaymentassistance
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Friday February 27th, 2026
One-bedroom, two-bedroom, and single room apartments available to rent now in Putney and Brattleboro!
These apartments are non-subsidized, prospective residents must have income to sustain rent or a housing voucher. If you have questions about income limits, something else, or want to apply, please reach out to Morgan at mgero@homemattershere.org printed applications are available at our office.
Would you like to receive notifications of apartment openings directly to your inbox? Sign up for notifications by selected town preference on our website here: www.homemattershere.org/how-to-apply/
Details for private room in shared living building 804 Western Ave, West Brattleboro “Birge Worden Housing”:
• Accessible first floor private room with shared kitchen and living space
• Rent: $474/month
• Includes: Heat, hot water, on-site laundry, parking for 1
• Upper income limit is 50% AMI ($36,300 for one individual annually)
Apartment Details for 25 Homestead Place, Brattleboro “Oak and Homestead Housing”:
• 1-Bedroom
• Rent: $1,025/month
• Includes: Heat, hot water, on-site laundry, parking for 1
• Upper income limit is 50% AMI ($36,300 for one individual annually, $41,500 for two-person household)
Apartment Details for The Victoria, 13 Canal “PE3 Housing”:
• 2-Bedroom (third floor)
• Rent: $1,102/month
• Includes: Heat, hot water, on-site laundry
• Upper income limit is 50% AMI ($41,500 for family of 2 annually, $46,650 for family of 3)
• This is a downtown building with no parking lot
Apartment Details for 27 Old Depot Rd, Putney “PE2 Housing”:
• 1-Bedroom (second floor)
• Rent: $1,066/month
• Includes: Heat, hot water, on-site laundry, parking for one
• Upper income limit is 60% AMI ($43,560 for one individual annually, $49,800)
Important Application Information:
When submitting your application, make sure it is fully completed, includes the property you're applying for, and all the supporting documentation for income and assets. For a complete application example and video tutorial visit our website: www.homemattershere.org/how-to-apply/
How to submit an application-
• Mail/walk in- 68 Birge Street Brattleboro, VT 05301
• Email- mgero@homemattershere.org
• Fax- 802-254-4656
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