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.
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Explore our blog for insightful articles, stories about the people we serve, and ideas that inspire action on the topics you care about.
608 North Main Street Shelter
608 N. Main Street Shelter and Resource Center Capital Campaign

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. […]

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Shady Lawn Motel
Latest Changes to Vermont’s Motel Voucher Program

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 […]

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Autumn Greetings from Michael

Dear Friends, We’re 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 percent of children in New Hampshire live in […]

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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 couldn’t do our important work without you, thank you!
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FREE WALK-IN HEALTH SERVICES ALERT! Tuesday 10/15 in Lebanon from 11 am to 2 pm. The clinic offers a wide range of services available to all. From vaccinations, to supplies, to food, we`ve got you covered. Operating in conjunction with the Haven, @Dartmouth Health, @Good Neighbor Health Clinic, @LISTEN, and the City of Lebanon. #HealthCareForAll ...

Today we honor and celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of native indigenous Americans. We use this day to listen, learn, and uplift their voices. #IndigenousPeoplesDay 🌍🌿✨ ...

💓🫶🥦HAPPY 20th anniversary to our dear friends at @WillingHands! Thanks for everything you do to nourish the Upper Valley in so many ways! See you tonight! 🍎🥕🥒 ...

Did you know more than 100 billion plastic bags are used and thrown away each year? UGH! The Haven`s Community Food Market is trying to reduce waste by using reusable grocery bags. Do YOU have tote bags to donate? We would LOVE them!!! Help us make a difference. #ReduceReuseRecycle ♻️♻️♻️ ...

☃️🧥❄️ Ready to spread some warmth? Donate new or gently used WARM parkas and winter coats. Our good friends at the @quecheeclub and the @uppervalleyaquaticcenter are collecting for adults and children. Help keep our community warm in the wintry months ahead. #UpperValleyWarm #CozyCommunity 🧥❄️☃️ ...

This Sunday 10/13 at 7 pm filmmaker Bess O`Brien explores the incredible resiliency of Vermonters struggling with food and housing insecurity in her new documentary.

Discussion to follow with Bess and Haven ED Michael Redmond. Admission to the film in Loew Auditorium at @Dartmouth is FREE with the contribution of a non-perishable item for the Dartmouth campus food pantry. #endhunger

https://hop.dartmouth.edu/events/just-getting
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