Noah Freundlich, a senior at Dartmouth College, is no stranger to the Upper Valley Haven as one of the leaders of Dartmouth Feeding Neighbors, a program that shares food with the community. But the pandemic made deliveries of food to […]
Over the last year or so, we have been heartened to see additional legislation and state and federal funding for food programs. There has been a lot of activity: change, benefits, confusion, paperwork, and deadlines. It’s difficult to keep track […]
The Upper Valley is a special place, and a lot of its unique charm comes from the value placed on connectedness within and between our towns and cities. This region’s listservs are one example of the area’s focus on neighborhoods, and more notably, our neighbors.
Last month, a donor approached the Haven about donating their Toyota Prius if it could be utilized by one of our clients. The donor explained, “We know how challenging it can be to have an independent life in the Upper Valley without a [...]
Since the pandemic arrived in the Upper Valley, safety has been at the center of our planning and actions. This priority has resulted in many changes including the way we operate our programs and even decisions to serve fewer people [...]
September 2020 Dear Friends, September is a busy time at the Haven with a particular focus on food, food insecurity, and hunger. September is Hunger Action Month, the time that is set aside for focus on these issues and root [...]
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 [...]
Contact: Upper Valley Haven Michael Redmond, Executive Director 802-478-1802 mredmond@uppervalleyhaven.org The Haven Adapts its Service Delivery to Safely Support the Upper Valley During the Coronavirus Pandemic White River Junction, VT—While many regional businesses are now delivering services remotely [...]
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 [...]