1. 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

2. Community and Resident Engagement Type here

3. Founding Local Government Support – Weak Reaction/ Opposition Find Natural Allies Find Unlikely Allies BIG TENT

4. 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

5. 1984-90: City of Burlington 1991-93: Chittenden County Now: Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle Counties Always: Old North End of Burlington, Target Area Membership Service Area

6. Members’ Powers Board By-laws Resale Formula Land Disposition

7. Members’ Contributions Dues : One dollar Donate Advocate/ Action Testify Volunteer

8. Member Engagement Newsletters Annual Meeting Annual Picnic Events Celebrations New benefits 2014-16

9. Member Engagement - $$  Homes Forever Fund  HopeBuilder Breakfasts  Cornerstone Campaign  Annual Community Campaign

10. Resident Members Homeless Special needs Very low Low income To 100% median income

11. Residents Powers Elect Their Board Seats Join in electing full board Supermajority Requirements Quorum requirements Free Homebuyer Education Co-ops Elect Committee

12. Resident Contributions All Member Activities Tell their Stories Surveys, Data Board Service New benefits 2014-16

13. Resident Engagement As all Members New benefits 2014-16 Also, for Access to CHT Rentals and Homeownership  Outreach/Marketing  Programs/Services

14. All Media

15. Marketing and Outreach

16. Renters Partnerships- Special Needs/Homeless Ready Set Rent- At Risk Compliance With Federal Programs

17. Homeowners - Outreach Homeownership classes open to all Credit counseling 70% buy shared- Equity now

18. Homeowners - Purchase Four Ways to Purchase 1)Buyer-Driven 2)New Projects 3)Resales 4)Conversions from Rental

19. Homeowners - Purchase Must Complete Class Mortgage Qualified Income Eligibility Credit Check Selection criteria: point system if needed

20. 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

21. Don’t Forget The Community in CLT! Type here