Recently, a man arrived at the Caruso Cafe after lunch had been served. He had just interviewed for a dishwasher job that he was really excited about, but was hungry because he missed both breakfast and lunch to go to […]
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Upper Valley Haven Opens this Weekend to Provide Cooling Station for the Upper Valley Community
The Upper Valley Haven will be open this Saturday and Sunday, July 20 and 21, to provide a place of respite from the very high and dangerous temperatures predicted for this weekend. The Haven, located at 713 Hartford Avenue in […]
Motherhood & Poverty: Rose’s Journey
A single photo rarely captures a whole story, but it can capture a moment in time. In this photo, you see three people exuding happiness, pride, and accomplishment. A mom modeling hard work for her children, children looking up to someone setting [...]
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A Partnership Between DHMC’s Blood Donor Program and Upper Valley Honda Benefits the Upper Valley Haven
When Sam LaCroix donated blood at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) last year, the Blood Donor Program receptionist told him that he would be entered into a drawing to win a one-year lease for a 2018 Honda Civic hatchback. This special, [...]
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Thank You from a Byrne Shelter Family
A mother in our shelter asked us to make sure we thanked those who helped her family during Christmas. Providing for these families is a group effort, so we wanted to share the letter with all of you. To whom [...]
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A Letter from Michael
Dear friends, Does the Haven make a difference? This is a question we're often asked, and I've thought about it in my brief time in my new role. Here's how I think about the answer: We know we support over [...]
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Collaboration & Support at Parkhurst Community Housing
Men and women who live in the Haven's Hixon House Adult Shelter spend, on average, two months working with Service Coordinators towards solutions to prepare them to move back into the community. Often shelter guest are ready to leave and [...]
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Dartmouth Students Design New Cots
During the winter months, the Upper Valley Haven's Caruso Café undergoes a quick makeover each evening, transforming from a cafe, gathering place, and registration area for the Food Shelf to a temporary overnight shelter that can host 15 guests (and [...]
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A Q&A with Michael Redmond
Michael Redmond started as the Haven's new Executive Director on October 15, 2018. Before he can meet the myriad supporters and partners of the Haven throughout the Upper Valley, we asked him to share a few things about himself with [...]
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A Celebration of Sara
"If you hold on hard enough and believe firmly enough that anything is possible, you change your own life and you change someone else's." - Sara Kobylenski Wednesday, October 17 began and ended with chilly weather and a bit of [...]
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