Good Samaritan Haven is a Vermont nonprofit that provides emergency assistance to people experiencing homelessness
Our Spring Appeal is Underway!
As we launch our spring appeal, we want to share the poem “Two Totes” by Good Sam Executive Director Julie Bond.
“Two Totes” powerfully captures the reality many people face when entering shelter—being asked to fit an entire life into just two small containers. The poem highlights the emotional impact of loss and displacement and reminds us that a person is carrying more than their few possessions, they are also carrying their memories, grief, dreams, and hope for a fresh start.
Click the link above to read the poem. We hope you are moved and will consider supporting our work to care for our vulnerable community members.
GiftDrive: An Online Giving Platform for Nonprofits, Developed by UVM Students Now Live for Good Sam
Our Street Outreach Team is doing everything they can—but with outreach and overflow programs critically underfunded, the need is greater than ever.
We urgently need quality tents, sleeping bags, tarps, and other outdoor survival gear to help people stay safe in the cold and rain.
GiftDrive makes it easy to donate items in need!
Check out our two active drives:
Spring Survival Gear
Warms Soles for Winter
Turret House Opening!
Good Samaritan Haven is pleased to announce the official opening of Turret House, a newly renovated year-round emergency shelter in Montpelier, Vermont.
Follow the link above to learn more!
We believe housing is a human right. We honor the common humanity and diversity of all people and are committed to treating each person we help with fairness, dignity, and respect.
Emergency Shelter Program
Good Samaritan Haven’s Emergency Shelter Program serves hundreds of our homeless neighbors each year. We operate the only homeless shelters in Washington County for adult individuals. Our current facilities are located in Berlin, Barre, and Barre Town.
Street Outreach Program
Many individuals live on the streets, in cars, or camp in the woods. Our street outreach team works to directly connect with these individuals to offer safe shelter opportunities, food, water, and health care. We work closely with local public safety officials and agency partners to help meet our unsheltered population’s needs.
Food Program
Each evening, at one of our shelter facilities, Good Samaritan Haven offers a nutritious meal. Many are home-cooked and provided by community members or churches. We provide for many other basic needs like clothing, help with laundry, and personal hygiene.
Words From The Community
“You played a leading role in saving my life. Thank you
for enabling me to attain a level of dignity.”
“In recognition of your goodness, loving hands, and many
acts of kindness, we are pleased to make a donation.'”
Need Shelter?
Call 802.479.2294
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