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.
Shelter and Resource Project Team
Upper Valley Haven Achieves Fundraising Goal, Breaks Ground on New Shelter

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 23, 2025 White River Junction, VT — June 23, 2025 — The Upper Valley Haven is proud to announce that it has officially broken ground on its new Shelter and Resource Center for people who are [...]

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Why Juneteenth Matters

By Angela Zhang & Sara Glennon Juneteenth is both an opportunity to honor past and present efforts to end racism in the US. At the Haven, we use this holiday to rededicate ourselves to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Juneteenth is [...]

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Kim and Sonya
Hundreds Still Without Shelter. Kim Was One of Them.

Kim was nervous when she first arrived at the Haven’s Hixon House Adult Shelter. “I had procrastinated. I was scared—very scared,” she said. “I ended up homeless for the first time in my life.” Like many in Vermont, Kim had […]

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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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