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Event in Jeffersonville, October 27, 2022

HomeShare Vermont to host event at Varnum Memorial Library discussing the benefits of homesharing in Lamoille County

HomeShare Vermont will host a presentation at the Varnum Memorial Library in Jeffersonville on Thursday, October 27. Members of the HomeShare Vermont staff will be on hand from 4-6 p.m. A brief informational PowerPoint presentation offering the benefits for those looking to share their home and guests who are seeking housing will be held at 4:30.

Anne Farley and Ric Cengeri will be on hand to explain the process HomeShare Vermont uses to screen applicants to the program and to make matches. A question-and-answer session will follow.

Light refreshments and snacks will be served. The event is free to attend and no reservations are required.

The Varnum Library is not totally ADA compliant, but does offer an entrance ramp. The Library is located at 194 Main Street in Jeffersonville.

In addition to Lamoille County, HomeShare Vermont serves Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle, Orange and Washington Counties.

Check out our June newsletter!

Jeanine and Gretchen have an absolute blast together, working on art projects and laughing over nightly meals. You can read all about their homeshare match and other HomeShare Happenings in our latest newsletter here.


Find out more about homesharing at an info session

Do you want to remain in your home, but could use some help with household chores? With prices of everything rising, would a little extra rental income help pay the bills? HomeShare Vermont has over 40 years of experience matching people who want to share their homes with compatible housemates who are interested in helping around the house in exchange for a place to live. Let us do the interviews, background checks, and reference checks for you. We will introduce you to pre-screened candidates and you decide who to live with.

If you or someone you know could benefit from homesharing, join us for a free informational session. Staff will explain our program and services and answer all your questions. Please reserve your spot by filling out this registration form below.

Upcoming info sessions:

The Thompson Center, Woodstock, VT – Friday, January 12, 1 p.m.

T.W. Wood Gallery, Montpelier – Thursday, March 21, 3-6 p.m.

Register for Info Session


Open Houses: Come celebrate Homesharing Week at HomeShare Vermont

In honor of Vermont Homesharing Week, HomeShare Vermont will be hosting two open houses. Drop by the HomeShare Vermont satellite office at 149 State St. in Montpelier (June 7, 11-1 pm) or our main office at 412 Farrell St., Suite 300 in South Burlington (June 9, 4-6 pm) and meet our staff and volunteers while enjoying snacks and refreshments. Learn more about our homesharing services and see why we’ve been successfully making homeshare matches for 40 years during a short informational session. This event is free and open to the public, so feel free to bring a friend or two!

Montpelier open house: Tuesday, June 7 at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
So. Burlington open house: Thursday, June 9 at 4 to 6 p.m.


Come celebrate our 40th anniversary with us, April 14th!

An Evening of Storytelling celebrating HomeShare’s 40th Anniversary
at the Double E Performance Center in Essex
Thursday, April 14, 2022 7-9PM



Storytellers:
Moth award winning storytellers, Sue Schmidt and Kevin Gallagher, and other auditioned storytellers are back this year to share with us true tales that will entertain and inspire. You will also hear stories from our very own homeshare participants!

Music: Live musical interludes will be performed by The Brevity Thing – Dave Ball (guitar, harp), Jom Hammack (mandolin), Steve Goldman (upright bass), and Sue Schmidt (drums).

Tickets: $40 each Attend in person or view virtually online. Watch show online here.

The Details: Doors open at 6:00 pm, goodies & cash bar available, program starts at 7:00 pm, proof of vaccination & masks required.

Home & Away Raffle (sold out)

Win a $500 gift certificate to Gardener’s Supply or a 2-night stay for up to 4 people in a cottage on Lake Champlain’s Missisquoi Bay, located in Swanton, VT. Relax and decompress, watch the beautiful sunset, enjoy swimming, kayaking, or fishing the best bass and northern pike territory on the Lake. Located 1 hour from Burlington or Montreal, immediately adjacent to great hiking in the Missisquoi Wildlife Refuge. ($800 value) 

Winners will be drawn in advance of the event. You do not have to attend the event to win.

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who helped make this event possible, including Sue Schmidt, Kevin Gallagher, The Brevity Thing, our homesharers, Media Factory, Double E Performance Center, the Fun-raising Committee, and the sponsors below.


Guess who turns 40 this year?!?! We do!!!

Seven Days helped get our 40th year off on the right foot! Check out the article about HomeShare Vermont in the NEST issue of the latest edition of Seven Days on newsstands from Jan. 19-25. Even our office dog, Moose, makes an appearance. Thanks to Jeri and Dan, and Theresa and Amy for being willing to share their homeshare match stories.

 

 


Stories from the Heart now online!

Stories from the Heart

Our Rescheduled (from 2020), Reformatted (online, but still live)
Pandemic Edition of an Evening of Storytelling
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 7-8 p.m. Eastern Time (watch recording online)
“A Shot in the Arm!”

Storytellers: We are so lucky to have Moth award winning storytellers, Sue Schmidt and Kevin Gallagher, back this year to share with us true tales that will entertain and inspire. You will also hear stories from our very own homesharers!

Music: Live musical interludes will be performed by The Brevity Thing – Dave Ball (guitar, harp), Jom Hammack (mandolin), Steve Goldman (upright bass)

Cost: Free!

Watch online


HomeShare Vermont offices open by appointment

Due to the continuing concerns surrounding COVID-19, our offices are currently open but we will best be able to serve you if you called ahead to schedule an appointment. We are currently accepting and processing new applications, conducting background and reference checks, and interviewing new applicants by phone or video. We’re also back to making new homesharing matches safely and thoughtfully. Please feel free to call our office at 802-863-5625 if you have any questions.


Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in BTV – An Informational Webinar

Are you looking for the latest guidance on how you could build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in your backyard or an internal conversion within your home? 

Join AARP Vermont & HomeShare Vermont for a free informational webinar on March 25, 2021 from 12-1PM. This webinar will cover the benefits and of ADUs, architectural design ideas, the latest zoning regulations, and the steps required to get an ADU permitted and built in Burlington. We will focus on answering practical questions from homeowners on the permitting and designs requirements to building an ADU in your backyard. Register here.

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) are small houses or apartments that exist on the same property lot as a single-family residence — this traditional home type is re-emerging as an affordable and flexible housing option that meets the needs of older adults and young families alike.

Some Benefits of Accessory Dwelling Units:

  • ADUs can enable homeowners to provide needed housing for their parents, adult children, grandchildren or other loved ones.
  • An ADU can provide older adults a way to downsize on their own property while a tenant or family member resides in the larger house.

Speakers:

  • Kelly Stoddard Poor, AARP
  • Kirby Dunn, HomeShare VT
  • Missa Aloisi, Hinge Architecture
  • Staff of Burlington Planning & Zoning