Past Newsletters
Dear Subscriber,
Memorial Day has passed, the school year is wrapping up, the days are getting longer and warmer…all signs that summer is almost here. And at CHT, we’re spending all summer planning for our big fall event – yup, already! — so we want to make sure you mark your calendars now and plan to join us!
You may remember that we turned last year’s in-person Annual Meeting into a big block party and community celebration. And it was a blast!
So we’re declaring it an official “annual tradition” and planning for another big party on Sunday, September 24 from 3 to 7 p.m. You’re not going to want to miss it!
Like last year, we’ll have free food, live music, information, and activities for friends of all ages, plus we’ll present our community awards and provide updates on our organization. We may have some new fun up our sleeves this year, too, so stay tuned to future emails for more details.
For now, save the date and plan to join us!
Daniele Berman, Marketing and Communications Manager
Development Updates
We’re excited about the progress in Bridgepoint!
The first of five CHT homes in this new KB Home community should be available for purchase this month.
If you are interested in purchasing a home in Bridgepoint from CHT, it’s important to apply to our program as soon as possible. We will not have a separate application process for Bridgepoint, and CHT sales will not be handled through KB Home. As with all our other home sales, our Bridgepoint homes will be sold to applicants already on our CHT applicant list.
In the Community
Join us at Chapel Hill-Carrboro’s Juneteenth celebration at the Hargraves Community Center on Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for food, fun, music, and more!
Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. The Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro proclaimed the observance and commemoration of Juneteenth on June 19, 2020 and encourage residents and employers to recognize the holiday.
CHT Residents
As we begin planning for our Annual Meeting and Block Party this fall, we would like to know what services our homeowners and tenants provide so we can consider including them in the celebration. Do you own or work for a business that provides food, music, or entertainment? Please let us know about your work! We won’t be able to include everyone, of course, but we want to make sure your business is among the options we explore.
Upcoming Education Opportunities
CHT Orientation: Everyone is welcome to attend this in-depth introduction to our program in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. In-person and Zoom options available. Next session: June 7, 12 noon, on Zoom. Register here.
Homebuyer Education: This 8-hour class is offered in-person in our office (105 Conner Drive, Suite 1000, Chapel Hill) and gives potential buyers the tools to navigate the home-buying process. Completion of this class is a requirement of the program and most lenders, and attendance for the whole session is required to receive the certificate. This class is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Next session: September 2, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Supplemental live sessions are also available for those who have attended an online program. Contact Program Coordinator Deja Gilmore at dgilmore@communityhometrust.org for details and to register.
Home Maintenance: Open to CHT homeowners only and conducted via Zoom. Discuss the major systems of a home, typical maintenance, troubleshooting, and potential expenses. This also is an opportunity to review the CHT Stewardship program. Contact Property Manager Ian Morse at imorse@communityhometrust.org for more information about dates and registration.
Lunch and Learn: If you want to learn more about Community Home Trust and our land trust model in a casual setting, this is the place for you! Join us for free coffee and bagels at a lunch and learn session in our office . Our next session will be held on June 16 at 11:30 a.m. Register here.
