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Harvest Crossing is an initiative for affordable homes and community space that grew out of the United Church of Underhill and will take a community to achieve.
Private donations and grants are essential to keeping costs low, and the savings are passed on to future homeowners through Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity. Learn more about our funders, donors, and how to be a part of this community effort.
Why give?
“After 7 years of renting, my family has been looking to buy our forever home. Unfortunately, due to lack of inventory and inflated prices we’ve been unable to find anything in Underhill. Our budget is higher than most first time buyers, but we’ve been consistently outbid when something has become available in the area. ”
“Everyone’s talking about the need for affordable places to live, yet few groups step forward to lead the charge. This grassroots, community-based approach with an experienced partner is a creative solution. I am happy to support Harvest Crossing with my prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness.”
“I think that more affordable housing would do more than just help a more diverse community evolve here - it would also be a gigantic step towards showing the people who grew up here that they’re still welcome. It’s a way to show that we value our people more than our property. ”
“We support the Harvest Crossing project and look forward to welcoming and sharing this beautiful place with new neighbors.”
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Volunteer with Green Mountain Habitat
Construction hasn’t begun in Underhill yet, but you can still swing a hammer or volunteer at the Habitat ReStore. See their website for more information.
Our Funders
Underhill ARPA Funding
The United Church of Underhill was awarded a $100,000 grant from the Town of Underhill as part of the Town’s ARPA allotment from the federal government. This significant contribution is indicative of the support of this community and the real need for additional homes, especially affordable homes.
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Grant
The United Church of Underhill was awarded a $200,000 grant from HUD sponsored by Senator Bernie Sanders. This funding allowed us to complete the purchase of 8.6 acres for the new homes.
Vermont Community Development Program
The United Church of Underhill was awarded a $50,000 planning grant to from the Vermont Community Development Program to develop a site plan for Harvest Crossing. Funds are overseen by and distributed through the Town of Underhill.
Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
The Vermont Housing and Conservation Board awarded Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity a $10,000 feasibility grant for this project. That grant helped pay for some of the initial site and soil testing along with preliminary engineering.
Private donations from church and community
Since beginning fundraising efforts in August of 2020, Harvest Crossing has raised over $90,000 in private donations, a lifeblood for this project. Donations can be made online through this website or via check to the United Church of Underhill, memo line: Harvest Crossing. PO Box 265 Underhill, Vermont 05489.