Help The Upper Valley Haven, Inc.

The Upper Valley Haven, Inc.

White River Junction, Vermont

Cause Description:
The Upper Valley Haven is a private not-for-profit organization, founded in 1980, that provides temporary shelter and educational programming for homeless families and adults, as well as food and clothing to those in need. All Haven services are provided free of charge. We create a community where people find hope and discover possibility. The Haven has two shelters on site, the Byrne House for families (46 beds), and the new LEED certified Hixon House for adults without minor children (20 beds). Unlike the traditional emergency shelter, we do not have a maximum length of stay but instead work with each person as long as necessary to find a sustainable source of income, secure housing, and connect with community resources to help them to become independent and contributing members of society. Mission Statement The Upper Valley Haven is a non-profit, private organization that serves people struggling with poverty by providing food, shelter, education, clothing, and support. The Upper Valley Haven: • welcomes all who enter its doors as equals, respecting their dignity and accepting them without judgment • encourages those it serves to develop their capacity for independence and self sufficiency • seeks the support and participation of the community • is thrifty with its resources, generous in its hospitality and accountable to the individuals and organizations that support it The Haven strives to set the national standard of excellence for addressing rural homelessness and poverty.

Type: Environmental
Listed on iGive since: October 2010
iGive members supporting: 6

Website: www.uppervalleyhaven.org

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