What We Do
Since 1980 the Upper Valley Haven has provided temporary shelter and educational programming for homeless families and adults as well as food to anyone in need.
Where People Find Hope and Discover Possibility
The Upper Valley Haven is a private nonprofit that provides support and assistance to community members struggling with poverty in Vermont and New Hampshire. We meet people where they are, address immediate needs through food and shelter, and offer longer-term solutions that foster independence and housing stability. Everyone deserves to have their basic needs met and a community is stronger when we offer a hand up to our most vulnerable neighbors.
News & Stories
Explore our blog for insightful articles, stories about the people we serve, and ideas that inspire action on the topics you care about.
September 26, 2024
The Haven is excited to announce the start of a $7 million campaign to secure the funds needed to construct a 20-bed emergency shelter and a community resource center focused on helping people to secure housing and lead self-directed lives. […]
September 26, 2024
During COVID, the State of Vermont used federal funds to provide shelter to anyone who needed it as a public health measure, reducing the risk of exposure, illness, and death. At its peak over 2,000 households were enrolled. While there […]
September 26, 2024
Dear Friends, Weโre wrapping up Hunger Action Month at the Haven but hunger and food insecurity are a year-round problem. Just this week, I heard a story on public radio that reported that forty-five percentย of children in New Hampshireย live in […]
Donate Now
Nothing would be possible without the support of our community and for that we are eternally grateful. At The Haven over 70% of our operating budget comes from private companies and individual donations. Using your gift carefully is how we honor our donors. We couldnโt do our important work without you, thank you!
๐๐ Take your ghosts and goblins to Andrea`s Hair Studio in Norwich on Halloween to see their AMAZING costumes and to collect a sweet treat. While you are there, consider a donation to their Halloween Harvest food drive in support of our Food Market. They will collect non-perishable food items for the Haven. Thanks for making a difference this spooky season! ๐งก #HalloweenHarvest #GiveBack #CommunitySupport
check out our most-needed items: https://uppervalleyhaven.org/current-wish-lists/
๐โจ Get ready to swap your style at the annual Upper Valley Clothing Swap! Clean out your closet in a fun and sustainable way! November 2nd & 3rd at the Bugbee Senior Center in WRJ. As always, Saturday the 2nd will be donation drop-off day from 10-2, and Sunday the 3rd will be the FREE shopping day, from 10-2.
We`re grateful that they will also gladly accept non-perishable food donations for our Community Food Market. ๐คฉ๐
Score some new looks without spending a dime. Mark your calendars and get ready to swap `til you drop! #ClothingSwap #SustainableFashion #NewLooksForFree
๐งฅโ๏ธ ๐ฅพCold weather is here, and so is the Haven`s annual winter outerwear clothing drive! During October, we are collecting new & gently used coats/parkas, snowpants, WARM hats and gloves (especially waterproof), and winter boots to help keep adults and children warm and dry during the months ahead. #WinterClothingDrive #HelpingOthers โ๏ธ๐งค Questions? Call 802-295-6500! Thank you!
On Thursday, 10/24 at 6 pm, at the Woodstock Town Hall and part of @pentanglearts/, filmmaker Bess O`Brien explores the incredible resiliency of Vermonters struggling with food and housing insecurity in her new documentary, "Just Getting By."
Discussion to follow with Bess and Haven ED Michael Redmond.
Details here: https://pentanglearts.org/event/just-getting-by-screening-and-qa/
The Haven`s Annual Turkey Day will be Saturday, November 23rd from 9 am to 12 noon! ALL are welcome at this drive-thru event. Households will receive a forzen turkey, fresh veggie sides, stuffing mix, cranberry jelly, pie filling and more.
Our friends at the @goodneighborhealthclinics/ will offer flu vaccinations.
Questions? Call the Haven at 802-295-6500. #gobbletilyouwobble #givethanks
๐A tremendous shoutout to Lebanon Elks Lodge 2099 for their incredible generosity! This is the 4th consecutive year of giving to the Haven! ๐ Their support will go a long way in helping those in need in our community. Thank you, Elks, for all that you do in our community to make a difference! ๐ #CommunitySupport #UpperValleyStrong #ThankYouLebanonElks ๐๐ฆ
