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“The Fierce Urgency of Now”

April 21, 2023 Articles, News

A Message from the Board and Staff of the Upper Valley Haven When our country has failed to live up to its values through systemic racism and repeated patterns of police violence against Black Americans, how should we respond? We [...]

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 [...]

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 […]

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, [...]

Thank You from a Byrne Shelter Family

May 26, 2021 Articles, Stories

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 [...]

Collaboration & Support at Parkhurst Community Housing

May 26, 2021 Articles, News

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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