Peacham, Vermont · Est. as 501(c)(3)

Housing, information, and community connection in Peacham.

Peacham Community Housing (PCH) is a nonprofit that supports community projects that enhance Peacham's quality of life, including housing and services for low- and moderate-income individuals, families, seniors, and people with disabilities. We work to keep neighbors informed, strengthen local connections, and help make Peacham a place where people can stay, participate, and belong.

What's new

Latest Updates

See the newest public updates, meeting information, and key notices from PCH.

Project Update
Work continues on improvements to the Academy Apartments and the renovation of the Science Building. The overall plan has not changed, and the current target for the transition and the start of renovation work is fall.
Next Board Meeting
Board meetings are open to the public. The next board meeting is March 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom.
Housing Update
Because the renovation timeline has shifted, PCH is opening a couple of vacant Academy Apartments to the waiting list.
Peacham at a glance

Our community

A few glimpses of the place we're working to support — the village, its people, and the everyday life PCH exists to strengthen.

Aerial view of Peacham village in fall PCH community engagement event with sign and easel Peacham Café storefront on a summer day
Current work

What's happening now

PCH and RuralEdge are continuing work toward two connected goals: improvements to the Academy Apartments / Academy buildings for long-term stability and upkeep, and the creation of four affordable apartments in the vacant Science Building. The overall plan has not changed, but the timeline has moved. The current target for the transition and the start of renovation work is fall. PCH will remain the local partner, helping keep a strong relationship between this housing work and the Peacham community.

Last updated: March 2026

What is PCH?

PCH is a local nonprofit working to support housing, community services, and projects that help Peacham thrive. Learn more about our mission, leadership, and current work.

Want to help?

PCH is powered by neighbors who care about housing, communication, and community life in Peacham. Explore ways to volunteer, serve, or support the work.

About Peacham Community Housing

Peacham Community Housing (PCH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to support and enable community projects that enhance Peacham's quality of life, including housing and services specifically for low- and moderate-income individuals, families, seniors, and people with disabilities.

Our work

What we do

PCH works on projects that support stable housing and everyday community life in Peacham. Today, that includes helping steward the Academy Apartments and the Science Building, while also supporting community connection and local vitality through partnerships and public-facing work connected to places like the Peacham Farmers Market, the Peacham Café, and the Guild.

Who we serve

Our community

PCH serves Peacham with a focus on low- and moderate-income individuals, families, seniors, and people with disabilities. Our work also supports the broader community by helping maintain places, partnerships, and opportunities that strengthen local life.

Board of Directors

Leadership

PCH is led by a volunteer board of directors.

Morgan Gold
President
Rick Witt
Vice President
Lisa Moore
Treasurer
Pat Cousineau
Secretary & Tenant Representative
Diana Senturia
Director
Tim Scott
Director
Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Peacham Community Housing is a local nonprofit that supports housing and community projects that help Peacham remain a welcoming, connected, and livable place.
Yes. PCH is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
PCH focuses especially on low- and moderate-income individuals, families, seniors, and people with disabilities, while also supporting projects that benefit the wider Peacham community.
PCH is currently working on improvements to the Academy Apartments / Academy buildings and the renovation of the vacant Science Building to create four affordable apartments.
Yes. PCH will remain the local partner and stay connected to the housing work as it moves forward.
Yes. Board meetings are open, and community members are welcome to attend.
Meeting information and public documents will be posted on the Meetings & Minutes page and the Schedules & Updates page.
You can volunteer, ask about board service, share skills or resources, or contact PCH with ideas and questions.
Neighbors at work

People power PCH

PCH is volunteer-driven. Below: a few of the people who have shown up over the years to keep this work moving.

PCH volunteers and board members gathered together

Community Recognition

Each year at its Annual Meeting, PCH announces the Harry Barnes Award, which honors extraordinary volunteer service to the Peacham community.

Get in touch

Contact

Email: [email protected]

Peacham Community Housing · P.O. Box 229 · Peacham, VT 05862

Meetings & Minutes

PCH is committed to clear public communication and transparency. Upcoming meetings, approved minutes, and related public documents are posted here.

Coming up

Upcoming meetings

Board meetings are open to the public. Check this section for the next meeting date, time, and format.

Board Meeting

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

6:30 p.m.  ·  Zoom
Board meetings are open to the public. Anyone who wants more details or has questions is welcome to attend.
Archive

Approved minutes

All approved meeting minutes are kept in our public Google Drive folder, organized by year. You can browse the whole archive or download any individual PDF.

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PCH Meeting Minutes — Google Drive

Public, read-only folder. Approved minutes are added here after each board meeting.

Open Minutes Folder

Looking for a specific document that's not posted yet? Use the contact form and let us know what you need.

Listen back

Meeting recordings

When available, audio recordings from board and community meetings are posted in our public Google Drive folder. You can stream them in your browser or download for later.

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PCH Meeting Recordings — Google Drive

Audio recordings (MP3) from recent meetings. Click any file to listen in your browser.

Open Recordings Folder

Schedules & Updates

This page brings together project timing, public notices, and approved public documents in one place.

Where things stand

Current project status

Peacham Community Housing is moving ahead on two connected efforts: improvements to the Academy Apartments / Academy buildings for long-term stability and upkeep, and renovation of the vacant Science Building to create four affordable apartments. The plan has not changed, but the timeline has. The current target for the transition to RuralEdge and the start of renovation work is fall. PCH will remain the local partner throughout the process.

Last updated: March 2026
Phase summary

Current phase

  • Planning, engineering, approvals, and funding work continue.
  • PCH has an agreement with RuralEdge to undertake the redevelopment work.
  • As part of that agreement, the relevant properties will transfer to RuralEdge.
  • PCH will remain the local partner and maintain an ongoing relationship between the community and the housing created here.
  • Because the renovation timeline has shifted, a couple of vacant Academy Apartments are being opened to the waiting list.
Looking ahead

Anticipated next steps

  • Complete remaining approvals and funding alignment.
  • Finalize the transition with RuralEdge.
  • Begin renovation work, currently targeted for fall.
Public documents

Key documents

Only documents approved for public sharing will be posted here. This page will be updated as milestones change.

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PCH Public Materials — Google Drive

Our shared folder of public documents: project updates, approved minutes, meeting recordings, bylaws, and other reference materials. Updated by PCH as new documents become available.

Open Shared Folder

Questions about the schedule or recent updates? Attend a board meeting or contact PCH.

Events

PCH shares community-relevant events, public meetings, and partner activities here.

On the calendar

Upcoming events

This calendar shows public events, board meetings, and community gatherings connected to PCH. It updates automatically — anyone the PCH team adds as an editor on the calendar can post a new event from Google Calendar.

Add Calendar to Your Google Account Or subscribe via your own calendar app using the calendar's public iCal link.

Volunteer with PCH

Peacham Community Housing is powered by neighbors who care about housing, communication, and community life in Peacham. If you want to help keep Peacham informed, connected, and welcoming, we would love to hear from you.

How to help

Ways to get involved

🏛️ Board and committee service

Serve on the board or help with a specific project, working group, or committee as needs arise.

📣 Events and outreach

Help with public meetings, community events, set-up, outreach, and neighbor-to-neighbor communication.

📋 Communications and administration

Help post minutes, upload documents, organize updates, maintain resource lists, or support simple website upkeep.

🛠️ Hands-on project help

Pitch in with community work days, seasonal clean-up, or other practical needs as opportunities arise.

⭐ Professional skills

If you have experience in housing, construction, finance, communications, grant writing, fundraising, accessibility, or community engagement, your expertise may be especially helpful.

Interested in helping? Use the contact form and tell us a little about your interests, availability, and any experience you would like to share.

Resources

This page collects helpful housing, legal, financial, and local support resources for Peacham residents. PCH does not administer the programs below, but these are strong places to start.

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Facing an urgent housing or basic-needs crisis? Start with VT 211 — free, confidential, available 24/7: call or text 211, call 866-652-4636, or text your ZIP code to 898211.

Housing Assistance

VT 211

Free, confidential statewide referral service that can connect you with emergency housing, food, health, and community resources.

211  ·  802-652-4636  ·  866-652-4636  ·  Text ZIP to 898211

NEKCA Housing Support

Northeast Kingdom Community Action helps people across Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans counties with housing navigation, homelessness prevention, and connections to local support.

1-855-663-5224

RuralEdge Homeownership Center

Offers homebuyer education, financial counseling, home repair support, and other housing stability services in the Northeast Kingdom.

802-535-3555

Vermont State Housing Authority

Provides information on Housing Choice Vouchers, Section 8, and housing applications in Vermont.

802-828-1991

Legal Help

Vermont Tenants Hotline (CVOEO)

Free help for renters statewide with questions about tenant rights, repairs, leases, evictions, habitability, and fair housing.

802-864-0099

Vermont Legal Aid / Legal Services Vermont

Statewide legal help on housing, public benefits, and related civil legal issues.

1-800-889-2047

Financial & Utility Support

NEKCA Heat & Utility Assistance

Help with fuel, utilities, broadband access, and seasonal crisis support for households in the Northeast Kingdom.

1-855-663-5224  ·  After-hours crisis fuel: 1-866-331-7741

Reach Up (Vermont DCF)

Cash assistance and case management for eligible families with minor children, with related supports for housing, utilities, and other basics.

1-800-479-6151

Peacham Emergency Relief Fund

Grants for current Peacham residents facing financial emergencies, including sudden housing, heating, transportation, or other urgent costs.

802-592-3218

Local Services & Health Support

Aging Well in Peacham

A local volunteer network helping older residents stay healthy, safe, comfortable, and connected through meetings, programs, and practical support.

See website for current details

RuralEdge SASH

Free Support and Services at Home for older adults and people with disabilities in the Northeast Kingdom.

802-535-3555

Northeast Kingdom Human Services

Mental health, crisis response, case management, and community support services across the Northeast Kingdom.

St. Johnsbury: 802-748-3181  ·  Crisis: 988

Contact Peacham Community Housing

Have a question, need information, or want to get involved? Send us a message and a member of the PCH team will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Get in touch

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Mailing address

Peacham Community Housing
P.O. Box 229
Peacham, VT 05862

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