NeighborWorks of Western Vermont

Street Address:
110 Marble Street
West Rutland, VT 05777


Phone: 802-438-2303
Fax: 802-438-5338
Website: http://www.nwwvt.org/

Ludy Biddle, Executive Director

Contact Name: Ludy Biddle
Phone: 802-438-2303x221
Fax: 802-438-5338
Email: llbiddle@nwwvt.org


Staff Size: Full Time: 10 

Background
Incorporated in 1985, Rutland West NHS began as housing rehab specialists working with low income residents of four towns in Rutland County. Over the past decade, the organization has expanded operations to include home ownership education and financing, financial counseling, foreclosure intervention, emergency shelter funding including aid for the mentally disabled, and community development projects on a town by town basis. Most Services are offered to any resident of the twenty-seven towns in Rutland County as well as the recently expanded counties of Addison and Bennington.

Mission
Rutland West NHS is a partnership of residents, business and government volunteers which exists to revitalize neighborhoods and foster a sense of community in Rutland County. We believe in preserving the dignity and self-reliance of the individual through education, counseling, technical and financial services. Together we can build strong communities.

Total Operating Expense (9/30/2007): $1,024,685

 Lines of Business
  • Home Ownership Promotion Services

  • Lending and Loan Portfolio Management


    • National NeighborWorks ® Programs
  • NeighborWorks Campaign for Home Ownership
  • NeighborWorks Rural Initiative

    • Accomplishments in FY 2008
  • Provided 175 families with pre- and post- purchase housing counseling.
  • Rehabilitated or repaired 50 rental or owner occupied units (1-4 units).
  • Assisted 66 families in purchasing a home through homeownership counseling, downpayment, closing cost or financing assistance.
  • Owned or managed 8 rental units.
  • Invested $2,011,873 in the community through Rutland West Neighborhood Housing Services's revolving loan fund, which leveraged $8,259,603 from conventional lenders and other sources.
  • Total direct investment in the community is $10,271,476.

    • Community Services
  • Financial Planning and Assistance

  •  Down-payment Assistance

  •  Foreclosure Prevention Training

  • Housing Programs and Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Home Ownership Center

  •  Housing for Homeless


    • Board of Directors
    NameBoard Role/TitleSectorCompany/OrganizationJob Title
    Cindy AdamsBoard Vice PresidentResidentRhapunzel'S Beauty Salon 
    Kathy AllenBoard MemberResident Attorney at Law
    Ron BowerBoard PresidentFinancial InstitutionChittenden BankVice President
    Marleen CenateBoard MemberFinancial InstitutionHeritage Family Credit UnionVice President
    Ken DeCandioBoard MemberBusinessState Farm InsuranceAgent
    Darby GorhamBoard SecretaryResident  
    Jayne PrattBoard TreasurerLocal GovernmentTown of West RutlandTown Clerk
    Don RameyBoard MemberResident Artist

    About the NeighborWorks ® Network
    The NeighborWorks® network is a nationwide network of more than 240 community development organizations working in nearly 4358 urban, suburban and rural communities across America. These organizations engage in revitalization strategies that strengthen communities and transform lives. In the last five years alone, NeighborWorks® organizations have generated more than $8.5 billion in reinvestment and helped more than 500,000 families of modest means purchase or improve their homes or secure safe, decent rental or mutual housing.

    NeighborWorks ® America Contact Information
    District:  New England
    Name:  Frances Cinicola
    Phone:  617-585-5027
    Toll-Free:  
    Fax:  617-450-0427
    Email:  fcinicola@nw.org