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!
๐ โจ Our Director of Development and Dartmouth alumna, Laura Gillespie was featured on the @dartmouthsocialimpact podcast to talk about her work at the Haven! She discussed how she got into the nonprofit space, problem solving, and how our work impacts the community.
You can find the 23-minute podcast on our profile!
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/