“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
In the first half of 2015, the Vermont Community Loan Fund (VCLF) loaned $2,883,650 to Vermont's small businesses, early education and child care programs, affordable housing developers, and facilities providing vital community services.Read More
VCLF's bi-annual newsletter, NoteWorthy, is hot off the press! The Summer 2015 edition covers the launch of our new Food, Farms & Forests Fund.Read More
Almost thirty years ago, the Loan Fund's founders had a vision for a more just Vermont, socially and economically. Three decades later, we're innovating, collaborating and working to realize that vision.Read More