by Housing Rutland | Jan 28, 2019 | Success Stories
When it was time to hire a contractor for the $1.6 million dollar renovation at Heritage Court, the Housing Trust turned to its trusted partner, Naylor and Breen Builders. Kerry Wetmore was the construction superintendent on the project. Kerry’s experience as a...
by Housing Rutland | Jan 28, 2019 | Success Stories
Shirley and Larry Brown built Heritage Court as a motel in 1968. Ten years into their ownership of the property, the Browns saw a need for affordable, supportive housing for seniors and individuals with disabilities, and they set out to build a solution. They...
by Penny Inglee | May 18, 2017 | Success Stories
Donnaleen had lived in Chittenden her entire life, and had served on her hometown’s Selectboard for many years. But two years ago, after a particularly rough winter, she decided it was time to move closer to services, convenience and community in Rutland. She found...
by Penny Inglee | May 18, 2017 | Success Stories
Kent had regained his health, and was ready to leave the assisted living facility and its restrictions behind and find his own place. Through an agency referral, Kent contacted the Housing Trust. He was impressed with the mission-based approach of the organization, as...
by Housing Rutland | Apr 24, 2017 | Success Stories
Pawz Brown first learned of the Housing Trust several years ago when he was looking for a safe environment to raise his son. Not only did he find a place to live; he also found an organization that cared about him, and his quality of life. He recalls the support he...
by Housing Rutland | Apr 24, 2017 | Success Stories
Sarah Gordon has called the Tuttle Block home for almost three years, but she still pinches herself every time she reaches her front door. “Every time I come home, I can’t believe I really live here! I never thought this type of affordable housing existed. “Before I...
