RUTLAND, VT – Today, Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) visited Habitat for Humanity of Rutland County and toured an active construction site for new affordable housing. Senator Welch also stopped by the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, which sells new and gently-used clothes and home goods. Proceeds from the ReStore are used to build Habitat for Humanity homes. 

“Home ownership is a challenge in rural communities across the country, and in Vermont the affordable housing shortage is especially brutal. Habitat for Humanity is working to make housing more affordable in Rutland and across Vermont,” said Senator Welch. “I’ll keep fighting in Washington to bring resources back to Vermont so we can build more housing and help make homeownership a reality in rural America.” 

Senator Welch was joined by Habitat for Humanity Board Members President Eric Solsaa, Megan LaChance and Kyle Kershner; Habitat Executive Director Rebekah M. Stephens; and ReStore Staff/Volunteers Christine Chesnutis and Steve Ball. 

###