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 […]
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Upper Valley Haven Launches Public Phase of the Haven Shelter & Resource Center Campaign
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 […]
Federal Budget Uncertainty? The Haven Continues to Serve
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 […]
Faces of the Haven: Nancy Theriault
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 […]
Lebanon’s Winter Shelter Opens for Second Year of Service
On Wednesday, the Lebanon Seasonal Shelter opened its doors for a second winter, offering refuge to individuals experiencing the harsh realities of being unhoused during the coldest months of the year. Located at 160 Mechanic Street, the shelter is operated [...]
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Year-End Message from Michael Redmond
A Message from the Executive Director This is a special time of year at the Haven. I’m fortunate in my position at the Haven to be able to reflect on the accomplishments we’ve made since I wrote to you at [...]
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608 N. Main Street Shelter and Resource Center Capital Campaign
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. […]
Latest Changes to Vermont’s Motel Voucher Program
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 […]
Autumn Greetings from Michael
Dear Friends, We’re wrapping up Hunger Action Month at the Haven but hunger and food insecurity are a year-round problem. Just this week, I heard a story on public radio that reported that forty-five percent of children in New Hampshire live in […]
Good Neighbor Health Clinic Plans a Harm Reduction Vending Machine
The Valley News article reports that the Good Neighbor Health Clinic proposes the installation of a harm-reduction vending machine in WRJ that would be available 24 hour/day. Available items, free to anyone, would include Naloxone, a life-saving medication that can […]