Three Prominent Housing Organizations Become Cornerstone Housing Partners

Stronger Together: A Unified Vision for Affordable Housing

In an exciting development for communities in Rutland, Bennington, and Addison Counties, three prominent housing organizations have joined forces to form Cornerstone Housing Partners. This new organization combines the expertise and resources of NeighborWorks of Western Vermont, Shires Housing, and Housing Trust of Rutland County, creating a powerful entity dedicated to expanding and maintaining affordable housing options and homeownership services across the region.

Cornerstone Housing Partners will offer an enhanced range of services and support to families and individuals across the communities they serve. The newly combined organization will focus on the development, rehabilitation, and management of affordable rental housing, as well as providing essential homeownership services including energy efficiency, homebuyer education, foreclosure counseling, home repair and lending services.

Cornerstone Housing Partners is uniquely positioned to increase its impact in the region. The combined organization will not only continue to provide critical housing support but also expand the availability of affordable homes through new development and extensive rehabilitation projects. 

Cornerstone Housing Partners has maintained NeighborWorks of Western Vermont’s NeighborWorks® America charter membership. This national affiliation ensures that Cornerstone Housing Partners adheres to the highest standards of excellence in community development and homeownership services, positioning it to attract additional financial resources, training, and partnerships to support its work.

“We are thrilled to combine the expertise, experience, and resources of these three trusted organizations to form Cornerstone Housing Partners,” said Mary Cohen, CEO of Cornerstone Housing Partners. “By joining forces, we are better equipped to meet the growing demand for affordable housing in our region and to expand opportunities for both renters and homebuyers. Our goal is to build a stronger, more sustainable housing landscape in Rutland, Bennington, and Addison Counties for years to come.”