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April 16th, 2020

NBF attorney Pegeen Mulhern has joined the Board of Downstreet Housing & Community Development in Barre, VT.  Downstreet’s goal is to create equity in the housing opportunities available to Vermont citizens through a number of programs including providing affordable rental housing, a home down-payment assistance program, neighborhood housing  program lending financial assistance for home revitalization, developing residences for recovery, and creating tiny homes pilot project to provide homes for individuals struggling with mental illness. Downstreet also orchestrates a support and services at home program to connect elderly and disabled Vermonters with the resources and services they need to continue to live in their own homes.  Pegeen is thrilled to have this opportunity to help Downstreet in its mission to strengthen communities of Central Vermont by engaging with people, providing affordable homes, and connecting people to the resources and services they need to thrive.