Westgate

Westgate Westgate Housing Inc. is a non-profit, tenant-led, affordable housing community. They formed a new non-profit, Westgate Housing Inc.

Westgate was built in 1971 by a private company who contracted with Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to maintain affordability for 20-40 years. At the end of the contract it became clear that rent rates at Westgate were in danger of significant increases, which would force most of the residents out of their homes. In response to these fears, the Westgate Tenants Association began organizin

g to find a way to protect their neighborhood from gentrification. Throughout the 1990’s several attempts were made to purchase the property and maintain affordability. In 2000 a coalition of non-profits led by Housing Vermont and Westgate tenants successfully bought the property. (WHI) that owns and manages the property. Since December of 2000 Housing Vermont and WHI have acted as partners in the ownership of Westgate, maintaining rents at a level considerably below market rates and giving tenants a voice in the organization of their community. Since its construction, tenant leadership has been central to the mission of Westgate. Each year following the buyout the proportion of tenants to community members increased on WHI's Board of Directors. In June of 2009, the Westgate tenant body elected the final resident to the WHI Board, making the organization permanently tenant-controlled. Westgate is now one of the few tenant-controlled rental housing complexes in the country!

05/13/2026

Big shout out to our friends Marcel Maxwell and 802 Soul Kitchen for catering our annual meeting last night. As usual, it was a huge hit and Marcel is a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended for your next event!

Westgate had a great visit today from the Vermont Museum of Natural History! Thanks so much for helping to educate us ...
02/25/2026

Westgate had a great visit today from the Vermont Museum of Natural History! Thanks so much for helping to educate us about local wildlife and creatures from outside our area!

11/11/2025

Thanks to Marcel and 802 Soul Kitchen for an incredible pasta, meatball and sauce donation to our community! So grateful!!

10/29/2025

Updates on 3SquaresVT Benefits: According to our partners at , "all states received clarity from USDA late on Friday that EBT Cards WILL work at any authorized SNAP retailer.
For households that still have 3SquaresVT benefits on their EBT Cards, they can use those benefits as they normally would. Those cards will work right now, they’ll work tomorrow, and they’ll work after November 1st."
For the most up-to-date information on Vermont's response, follow Hunger Free Vermont's 2025 Federal Government Shutdown page here: https://www.hungerfreevt.org/2025-government-shutdown

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06/04/2025

https://www.commonsnews.org/issue/818/818Westgate_turns_25

BRATTLEBORO-For 25 years, Westgate Housing in West Brattleboro has been a rare example of resident-controlled affordable housing, where tenants are not just residents but active decision-makers. On May 13, the community celebrated this anniversary by dedicating its community center to Julie Maloof,....

05/14/2025

Westgate Housing Inc. celebrated our 25th Anniversary last night with a huge blowout! First order of business was dedicating the Westgate Community Center to our long standing Board President, Julie Maloof, who passed away earlier this year. Thanks to Nicole and family for joining us in this moving dedication, and cutting the ribbon! Thanks to everyone who came, but BIG thanks go to Emilie Kornheiser, State Representative who presented WHI with a concurrent house resolution honoring WHI for positive work in the affordable housing field for 25 years, thank you Emilie!! Rep. Becca Balint sent along kind words as well, thank you Becca. 802 Soul Kitchen and Marcel Maxwell totally knocked everyone's socks with his incredible food and service, thanks Marcel and staff! Tony Duncan and his crew put on a great juggling show that impressed everyone! Mark Castillo and Bounce Above the Rest inflatables kept kids and adults giggling through the night. Thanks to all the residents and friends who attended the event, it was great!

03/31/2025

Weaver Field Tree Planting: Westgate has partnered with the Vermont River Conservancy to plant trees in the Weaver Field on Sunset Lake Rd. We’ll be planting about 150 trees, and COULD USE YOUR HELP in transforming the Weaver Field into a magical oasis that will serve generations of people to come. Planting will be on two days, April 17th and 19th, times TBA. Please come help, and we’ll be offering Community Service hours to any student who needs them! Please come help!

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