Knowledge Building Across Community Land Trusts In Europe and the United States Belgium – July 1, 2 nd, 2013 Community and Resident Engagement: Champlain Housing Trust Brenda M. Torpy, CEO
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Founding Local Government Support – Weak Reaction/ Opposition Find Natural Allies Find Unlikely Allies BIG TENT
ORGANIZATION A nonprofit corporation with member- ship open to anyone living within the CLT’s geographically defined “community” Balance of interests on the governing board Community/Resident Engagement Built In
: City of Burlington : Chittenden County Now: Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle Counties Always: Old North End of Burlington, Target Area Membership Service Area
Members’ Powers Board By-laws Resale Formula Land Disposition
Members’ Contributions Dues : One dollar Donate Advocate/ Action Testify Volunteer
Member Engagement Newsletters Annual Meeting Annual Picnic Events Celebrations New benefits
Member Engagement - $$ Homes Forever Fund HopeBuilder Breakfasts Cornerstone Campaign Annual Community Campaign
Resident Members Homeless Special needs Very low Low income To 100% median income
Residents Powers Elect Their Board Seats Join in electing full board Supermajority Requirements Quorum requirements Free Homebuyer Education Co-ops Elect Committee
Resident Contributions All Member Activities Tell their Stories Surveys, Data Board Service New benefits
Resident Engagement As all Members New benefits Also, for Access to CHT Rentals and Homeownership Outreach/Marketing Programs/Services
All Media
Marketing and Outreach
Renters Partnerships- Special Needs/Homeless Ready Set Rent- At Risk Compliance With Federal Programs
Homeowners - Outreach Homeownership classes open to all Credit counseling 70% buy shared- Equity now
Homeowners - Purchase Four Ways to Purchase 1)Buyer-Driven 2)New Projects 3)Resales 4)Conversions from Rental
Homeowners - Purchase Must Complete Class Mortgage Qualified Income Eligibility Credit Check Selection criteria: point system if needed
Homeowners - Post-Purchase Workshops & Other Services: Workshops on home maintenance (energy efficiency), landscaping, protecting your home equity, tax workshops, refinancing and more! Financial Fitness programs Post purchase counseling Delinquency & Foreclosure Assistance Resale Assistance
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