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 [...]
Letter to the Editor from Haven Executive Director Michael Redmond For the Valley News, Saturday, June 29, 2024 The recent heat wave and the resultant health risks for broad sectors of the population have been on the minds of many. […]
Jim & Suzy’s Path to a New Beginning Jim and Suzy found themselves in a challenging situation when their landlord sold their building to new owners who demanded higher rent. With Suzy recovering from a hip injury, Jim having mobility […]
[Press Release] Upper Valley Haven Recognition of Vermont’s Homelessness Awareness Day on January 18 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 2024 CONTACT: Spencer Sanders, (802) 478-1806 or ssanders@uppervalleyhaven.org Upper Valley Haven Will Light and Display 337 Luminaires to Symbolize the Number […]
[Press Release] Upper Valley Haven’s Food Shelf Renovation Update FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 2024 CONTACT: Spencer Sanders, (802) 478-1806 or ssanders@uppervalleyhaven.org Upper Valley Haven has Postponed the Relocation of the Food Shelf White River Junction, VT – The Upper […]
Year-End Message from Michael Redmond Dear Friends, It is a special gift to me in my role at the Haven to be able to send best wishes to you at this time of year. It’s been a busy week for [...]
[Press Release] Annual Memorial Candlelight Vigil for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness in the Upper Valley FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 2023 CONTACT: Spencer Sanders, (802) 478-1806 or ssanders@uppervalleyhaven.org Upper Valley Memorial Candlelight Vigil for People Experiencing Homelessness Area social service agencies […]
Dear friends, I hope you had a wonderful and warm Thanksgiving with friends and family. At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Hartford Planning Commission on Dec. 18, I’ll appear on behalf of the Haven seeking approval for an important [...]
Housing shortage is a community-wide issue For the Valley News by Michael Redmond “Do we have homelessness here?” many Upper Valley residents asked only a few years ago. Rural homelessness has often been invisible to many in our communities. The [...]
The Lebanon Seasonal Shelter is Underway! The city of Lebanon, NH has taken a significant step towards addressing the issue of homelessness. With a notable rise in housing insecurity and a strained budget, city officials knew they had to produce [...]
Due to extreme cold, the Lebanon Seasonal Shelter will open early Sat 2/7 at 2:00 pm and remain open 24 hours on Sunday. Regular schedule resumes Monday.