You can read a recent article by VTDigger’s Juliet Schulman-Hall here. Two HomeShare Vermont matches are featured in the piece – Carol and Katie in St. George (pictured below) and Gretchen and Hesterly in Stowe. [Photo by Riley Robinson/VTDigger]
FY22 Annual Report is available now!
When Emily bought her South Burlington condo in 2019, she decided to turn to HomeShare Vermont to help her find a housemate. Abby knew she couldn’t afford to live on her own, but she was having a hard time finding people to live with who would be a good fit. The two are compatibly introverted, go to dinner together occasionally and go on walks together. Emily loves baking and Abby is a big fan of Emily’s cookies or anything with chocolate. Learn more about this compatible match and others in our new 2022 Annual Report.
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.
See what we were up to in FY’21!
You can read all about our successes and bright points of the past year in our Annual Report. Plus, we have two new HomeShare match stories for you to enjoy!
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!