Little Feet Children's Center
North Thetford

Christine Tullgren has opened a different kind of child care facility. While the North Thetford center still provides high-quality care for children ages six weeks to six years, Little Feet Children’s Center has received a unique certification for providing an eco-friendly, healthy environment. Continue Reading

The Bee's Knees
Morrisville

"I always loved going to England and the feel of the local pubs and the community space," says Bee’s Knees Proprietor, Sharon Deitz. "When I was coming back and forth to Vermont I used to hang out with a group of women who wanted a place like that in Morrisville’s village, to have a cup of coffee or listen to music." Continue Reading

Champlain Housing Trust
Burlington

As the saying goes when raising children: “It takes a village…,” The same can be said of working to create affordable housing in Vermont. The Loan Fund has many partner organizations with whom we work; the Champlain Housing Trust (CHT) in Burlington is one of our oldest and strongest partners.  Continue Reading

LACE, Barre

Catamount Film & Arts Company, St. Johnsbury

A community’s character, its history, and identity often reside in its older buildings. If they are left to deteriorate and become eyesores, they reflect negatively on the community’s character and sense of itself. But if they can be restored and renewed, even for a wholly different purpose, they help to revitalize a town. Often, that’s one of the great benefits of a facilities loan from VCLF: it strengthens a vital local organization, while also preserving an historic community landmark.

An excellent example of the dual impact of our program is VCLF’s recent loan to St. Johnsbury’s Catamount Film and Arts Company. Continue Reading

Creative Minds Children's Center, Newport

At the Vermont Community Loan Fund, we look for projects in the areas of small business, community facilities and affordable housing. Once in awhile, someone does it all. This is the case with Jodi Marquis, owner of Creative Minds Children’s Center in Newport. Continue Reading

Gilman Housing Trust, Northeast Kingdom

Decent rental housing is in short supply across Vermont. The need is especially acute in Orleans, Essex and Caledonia, the three counties composing the Northeast Kingdom.

Greensboro Early Learning Center, Greensboro Bend

Michael's Toys, Rutland

Laraway Youth & Family Services, Johnson

In 1972, high school students with special learning needs had little help to guide them through to graduation. Teens who had suffered trauma in their young lives were especially at risk for dropping out and making other troublesome life choices. But in northern Vermont, an artist by the name of Rumsey Jesser saw an opportunity right in her own backyard. Continue Reading