“Housing is a major wealth-building asset,” says Matthew Cropp, board treasurer of the Vermont Real Estate Cooperative (VREC). It’s an asset, he’s quick to note, that’s unattainable for far too many. VREC is working to change that. Read More
With all that Burlington's historic Lodge had given to the community over the years, the community was determined to give back to their beloved cultural hub. They called on the Loan Fund to help. Read More
The Vermont Community Loan Fund is proud to sponsor VCDA's spring conference, Age-friendly Communities: Possibilities, Challenges and Social & Economic Benefits..Read More
Slow Money Vermont, a VCLF ally in local foods and sustainable agriculture finance, will host their first-ever Entrepreneurship Showcase on Thursday, May 7, 5:30-8pm, at the Hotel Coolidge in White River Junction..Read More
2014 was a challenging year for Vermont's continuing economic recovery. Not so for the Vermont Community Loan Fund.
In 2014 we continued to significantly move forward in our mission to mission to build and preserve Vermont jobs and economic health, essential services, affordable housing and access to high quality child care and early education throughout the state, said VCLF Executive Director Will Belongia..Read More
The Vermont Community Loan Fund (VCLF) loaned $3,259,000 in 2014. For the 28th year, our mission-driven, community-focused lending helped bolster Vermont's economy and led to the creation or preservation of jobs, high-quality early care & education, safe and affordable homes and essential services for hundreds of Vermonters.Read More
The Vermont Community Loan Fund (VCLF) loaned $837,212 in the 3rd quarter of 2014 to Vermont's small businesses, community facilities, child care programs and developers of affordable housing. These loans have created or preserved quality jobs, affordable homes, quality child care and other essential services for Vermonters throughout the state.Read More