Service coordination helps guests and visitors navigate a new path forward The economic downturn of 2008 was a turning point for the Haven. By the summer of 2009, the number of people coming to the Food Shelf every day had […]
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Return on Investment
How $52 built the Byrne Community House and Family Shelter How can you turn $52 into $1.6 million? One compelling story at a time, according to former board member and Haven fundraising consultant Suzanne Stofflet, who helped perform this feat […]
Dignity and Respect
Staff live the Haven’s values, starting right at the front door You never get a second chance to make a first impression. That’s why the Haven has paid particular attention to the staff serving in public-facing roles, including those who […]
Media Release: Haven Hosted Hunger Free America to Discuss What It Will Take to End Hunger
Media Release For Immediate Release: June 8, 2021 Contact: Michael Redmond Executive Director Upper Valley Haven 713 Hartford Avenue White River Junction, VT 05001 mredmond@uppervalleyhaven.org (802) 478-1802 Upper Valley Haven Hosted Hunger Free America, Legislators, and Local Anti-Hunger Organizations to Discuss Lessons Learned from Pandemic […]
Good Deeds Meet Needs: A Car for Sombot & Morgan
Last month, a donor approached the Haven about donating their Toyota Prius if it could be utilized by one of our clients. The donor explained, “We know how challenging it can be to have an independent life in the Upper Valley without a [...]
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Upper Valley Haven Marks 40 Years of Service to the Region’s Most Vulnerable Residents
On December 8, 2020, the Upper Valley Haven will begin a yearlong observance of its 40th anniversary.
Haven Completes $1.2 Million Fundraising Campaign
Just over a year ago, the Haven community gathered to honor Sara Kobylenski for her extraordinary service as Executive Director. Then board chair, Merritt Patridge, announced plans for a fundraising campaign to recognize Sara's service and record of accomplishment during [...]
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Motherhood & Poverty: Rose’s Journey
A single photo rarely captures a whole story, but it can capture a moment in time. In this photo, you see three people exuding happiness, pride, and accomplishment. A mom modeling hard work for her children, children looking up to someone setting [...]
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An Honor for Kristen Coats
Kristen Coats, Community Relations Development Coordinator at the Haven, was recently honored with the 2018 Leadership Award by the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship of NH/VT. Seen here with Fellowship Program Director, Nancy Gabriel, Kristen has invested herself as a mentor to [...]
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Perspectives of the Laundromat
A personal reflection from Laura Gillespie, Director of Development and Communications at the Haven: Just before Christmas, I was preparing my home for the holiday influx of family and friend house guests. As I was making beds, changing and washing [...]
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