Cornerstone Housing Partners Open House

Bennington, VT – [6/10/2025]  On January 1, 2025, Shires Housing, the Housing Trust of Rutland County, and NeighborWorks of Western Vermont officially merged to form Cornerstone Housing Partners, a unified organization committed to strengthening communities through affordable housing and homeownership support.

To introduce the new organization to the Bennington community, Cornerstone Housing Partners will host a public Open House on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 5:00–6:30 p.m. at their office located at 136 North Street, Bennington.

The event will highlight the wide range of services offered by Cornerstone Housing Partners and emphasize the critical role of affordable housing in Bennington County. Attendees will hear from a distinguished lineup of guest speakers, including:

• Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development
• Gus Seelig, Executive Director, Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
• Senator Seth Bongartz, Vermont State Senate
• Senator Rob Plunkett, Vermont State Senate
• Mary Cohen, Chief Executive Officer, Cornerstone Housing Partners

“We are thrilled to have this opportunity to meet with the Bennington County community and share the services we offer across the region.” said Mary Cohen, CEO of Cornerstone Housing Partners.

“From the merger of Shires Housing and Cornerstone Housing Partners to legislation passed in the last few years, to construction currently underway, Senator Plunkett and I look forward to bringing focus to the opportunities in front of us to build more housing for the people of Bennington County.” Said Senator Seth Bongartz.

Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided. For more information, please contact Cornerstone Housing Partners at 802-304-4148.