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, 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 […]
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 couldn’t do our important work without you, thank you!
🍎🍁 What a day for apple picking! The sun was shining, the apples were ripe, and the laughter was contagious for the children`s After School Program. It was like nature`s version of a candy store - except the treats were fresh off the tree! Who knew getting your daily dose of fruit could be this much fun? #applepicking #autumnfun 🍂🍏
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
🫶💓Blessings to the wonderful quilters from @StPaulsWRJVT and the @Bugbee who made 18 quilts to welcome the new residents of the apartments at St. Paul`s. These cozy and colorful creations were lovingly crafted to embrace the men and women finding stable, permanent housing.
As spoken by Katy Chaffee about the project at the ribbon cutting, "Hatred starts fights, but love pulls a quilt over bickering. We experienced that bickering in the early stages of this project. This building brings with it huge changes for this church, this neighborhood, and the new tenants — and change isn’t easy, including changes we want."
Heartfelt thanks to the talented quilters who made these special gifts in order to wrap new guests in these stunning quilts. #HandmadeQuilts #SpreadLove #StPaulsCommunity
💓🦃Once again the Haven is teaming up in October with the Blood Donor Program at @DartmouthHealth! Every time you donate blood or platelets next month, the program will donate a turkey to the Haven for our Thanksgiving needs. Show the power of giving in the #UpperValley! 🦃💓 #DonateBlood #CommunityStrong #HolidaysAREComing!