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.
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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.
July 20, 2026
Amy Lappin hears the question a lot. The Deputy Director of Lebanon Public Libraries has a quick answer: "All that you've told me by asking me that question is that you don't go to libraries anymore, because libraries are so [...]
May 29, 2026
When a guest didn't show up for a recent appointment, Diana Salzinger didn't go looking for them. "I'm not going to knock on their door," she says. "I want to treat this like their home." That instinct, to be present [...]
April 20, 2026
Karen Gollegly started volunteering at the Haven in 2012, when a Master Gardener internship brought her to the garden beds out front. She's still gardening at the Haven. But over the years, she's found other ways to show up too. [...]
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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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