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We Asked, They Answered: Building the Haven’s COVID-19 Volunteer Team

May 26, 2021 Articles, Stories

“I want to feel like I am doing something to help and not just looking out for myself.” One of our volunteers, Barbara, shared this sentiment about why it’s important to her to give back at this time, and our [...]

Media Release: Haven Adapts to Safely Support Upper Valley

April 8, 2020 News

Contact: Upper Valley Haven Michael Redmond, Executive Director 802-478-1802 mredmond@uppervalleyhaven.org The Haven Adapts its Service Delivery to Safely Support the Upper Valley During the Coronavirus Pandemic White River Junction, VT—While many regional businesses are now delivering services remotely [...]

Donor Impact: How Your Support Helped Tom

February 12, 2021 Stories

A Haven Community Service Coordinator recently assisted Tom with a housing voucher so that he could move into Twin Pines Housing’s new Tracy Street apartment complex in West Lebanon. Tom was born and raised in California, but has lived in [...]

A Message from Michael: Two Counts and a Statement of Rights

May 26, 2021 Articles, News

In supporting people without homes, the Haven not only provides material support and services, but we work every day to ensure they are not invisible or forgotten. This month, that vision statement is literally true. People who are homeless are [...]

A Message from Michael: The Future of the Haven

May 26, 2021 Articles, News

Dear Friends, Next year is the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Haven. While much has changed in these past four decades—growth of programs that now reach over 14,500 people annually, 48 staff, a $3.5 million operating budget, extensive [...]

Haven Completes $1.2 Million Fundraising Campaign

May 26, 2021 Articles, News

Just over a year ago, the Haven community gathered to honor Sara Kobylenski for her extraordinary service as Executive Director. Then board chair, Merritt Patridge, announced plans for a fundraising campaign to recognize Sara's service and record of accomplishment during [...]

It’s a Small World, Let’s Work Together

May 26, 2021 Articles, Stories

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 […]

Upper Valley Haven Opens this Weekend to Provide Cooling Station for the Upper Valley Community

July 17, 2019 Articles, News

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

February 12, 2021 Stories

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 [...]

A Partnership Between DHMC’s Blood Donor Program and Upper Valley Honda Benefits the Upper Valley Haven

May 26, 2021 Articles, News

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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