Haven staff have a new source for mind and body wellness support. Through Magellan’s EAP we have access to a wealth of strategies for enhanced health. Take some time to review the options available through Magellan’s site. Magellan Digital Wellbeing […]
Serving on the Haven Board of Directors Merritt Patridge, past Haven Board President I moved to the Upper Valley from New York City in 2011 in conjunction with the start of my graduate studies at the Tuck School of Business […]
With a vacancy rate hovering around 1% and prices increasing more than 20% over the past year, housing in the Upper Valley is difficult to find, especially for those people at risk of homelessness. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in White […]
The Haven’s Turkey Day is one of the most wonderful days of the year Visitor or volunteer, Turkey Day is a universally loved event at the Upper Valley Haven. Held annually since 2010, it takes place from 9 a.m. to noon on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. […]
The days are shorter and colder. What’s a person to do when we can’t play outside for fitness? Our neighbors at Upper Valley Aquatic Center have a slew of free, online workout videos. Whether you are looking for yoga, flexibility, […]
Do you get confused about mindfulness and meditation? That’s not surprising, sometimes people use the words interchangeably. Here is an article that helps explains the differences and why both are valuable. 5 Differences Between Mindfulness and Meditation
Pumpkin & Chickpea Hot Pot From Nigella Lawson. With a bit of red Thai curry paste, some cans of garbanzo beans and coconut milk, regular pumpkin is turned into an aromatic hot pot that can be served as a mildly […]
Let’s talk about healthy eating downfalls. For me, my biggest downfall when I’m trying to eat clean is the snack table at work! The key to being nourished and happy on the job is to make sure I prepare in […]
The Journey from Religious to Secular Organization The Haven was founded by five Christian churches in 1981. Its religious underpinnings were apparent in many aspects of early Haven life, both symbolic and operational. Meetings of the Board began with a […]