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 […]
Michael Redmond has announced that he will step down as Executive Director of the Upper Valley Haven later this year. He is the fifth leader of the Haven in its 45-year history, beginning his tenure in October 2018. The Upper […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 2025 CONTACT: Matt Taylor, (802) 478-1806 or mtaylor@uppervalleyhaven.org Upper Valley Haven Welcomes Two New Board Members The Upper Valley Haven is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: Christianne Hardy […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 27, 2025 White River Junction, VT – The Upper Valley Haven is proud to launch the public phase of its fundraising for the Haven Shelter & Resource Center Campaign, a critical initiative to expand shelter capacity […]
A message from Executive Director Michael Redmond Greetings Everyone, I’ve fielded a lot of questions from friends and supporters of the Haven about any impact on us due to the cost-cutting and program elimination decisions emerging from the new administration […]
Supporting families in crisis takes both skill and compassion. That’s why we’re excited to welcome Nancy Theriault as our new Family Programs Clinical Supervisor. She brings years of experience in child advocacy, trauma-informed care, and family support. Her passion for […]
The Haven is excited to announce the start of a $9 million campaign to secure the funds needed to construct a 20-bed emergency shelter and a community resource center focused on helping people to secure housing and lead self-directed lives. […]
During COVID, the State of Vermont used federal funds to provide shelter to anyone who needed it as a public health measure, reducing the risk of exposure, illness, and death. At its peak over 2,000 households were enrolled. While there […]