With 100% chance of thunderstorms forecasted for the afternoon, the grand opening of Baxter Street Park, the newest city park in almost 30 years, looked…
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A Home Repair Loan Story - Charlotte
A hole in the wall… Charlotte, who has spent her life helping others, found herself in need of help this summer when she noticed she…
YouthWorks at Work in Rutland! New Fence Installed at 113 Library Ave
On Wednesday, July 20, 2016, a team of young Northwest Rutland neighborhood volunteers and a group of YouthWorks volunteers joined forces to install a fence at the…
NeighborWorks of Western Vermont in the Community
Getting to Know the Communities of Western Vermont Every staff member at NeighborWorks of Western Vermont has been assigned 3-4 towns in western Vermont in…
How Community Affects Positive Social Change - Part One
As towns and cities across the country face economic, social, and structural challenges, residents consider how community affects positive social change. “What’s the right level to…
Happy at Home in A Northwest Rutland Rehab
Meet Jennifer, the homeowner of NeighborWorks of Western Vermont’s first Northwest Rutland rehab! Jennifer Yakunovich, a young professional invested in the revitalization of her hometown,…
Healthcare and Housing Coalesce to Help Those Suffering from Chronic Health Problems
Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC) and NeighborWorks of Western Vermont (NWWVT) are partnering to support patients in creating healthy homes. Doctors, nurses, and case managers…
A Path to Homeownership And Financial Stability
Meet Nancy Gilman, Our Homeownership Director, a Lifelong Vermonter and Advocate for Homeownership My name is Nancy Gilman and I have been with NeighborWorks of…