“My name is Julie. I'm a mom and aspiring personal chef. I love my kids very much.” Julie lives in Claremont with her children and works with the NHEP employment program, 30 hours a week. Her significant other works 80–100 [...]
Lisa and Dan Rowell’s giving to the Haven is rooted in a deep connection to the Upper Valley. Dan grew up in Lebanon, Lisa in Claremont, and though they now live in Moultonborough, New Hampshire, they still feel tied to […]
When M&T Bank decided to support the Haven’s Shelter and Resource Center, it started with a recommendation from one of their local branch managers who had witnessed the organization’s impact in the Upper Valley firsthand. “At M&T, we work closely […]
Marisa had volunteered with the Haven before, but it wasn’t until she took a full tour of the campus that she saw just how many ways we support people in our community. She walked through the Food Market, the shelters, [...]
On April 15, the Lebanon Seasonal Shelter closed for the year after months of providing food, warmth, and a safe place to sleep for people experiencing housing insecurity in the Upper Valley. Operated by the Haven and funded by the [...]
Every Tuesday evening, something shifts at the Hixon Adult Shelter. As the sun lowers over White River Junction, the scent of a home-cooked meal begins to drift from the kitchen. Doors crack open, and soon, someone starts knocking: time for [...]
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 […]
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 […]
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 [...]
The Haven welcomes and introduces L’Tonya Johnson, MSW Licensure Candidate, as our new Director of Shelter & Community Services. L’Tonya joins us from Dartmouth Health Children’s where she served as Social Worker in the Intensive Care Nursery. L’Tonya is a [...]