Upper Valley Haven Opens New Patrick and Marcelle Leahy Shelter and Resource Center
The Upper Valley Haven has officially dedicated its new year-round shelter and resource center, named the Patrick and Marcelle Leahy Shelter and Resource Center, located at 608 North Main St. in White River Junction. The facility, which has been under construction for over a year, features a 20-bed emergency shelter on its second floor and a daytime resource center on the first. The Haven's executive director, Will Towne, highlighted the center's purpose to provide immediate relief, including bed reservations, meals, and staff support, addressing the issue of often-full shelters and long waitlists across the state. The center is designed to offer semi-private pods for overnight guests and will be staffed around the clock, allowing guests to connect with Haven service coordinators. The first-floor resource center will also serve community members who are precariously housed or navigating difficult times, offering computer workspaces for job applications and benefit enrollments.