Good Samaritan Haven is a Vermont nonprofit that provides emergency assistance to people experiencing homelessness

Social Media Fundraiser in Memory of Jackson Meleady

Linda Meleady lost her son, Jackson, two years ago. To remember and honor him on what would have been his 29th birthday on 2.26.26, she created a Facebook fundraiser and raised $2,626 for Good Sam.

“We want to honor and remember him in a way that he would like. He was always a compassionate and empathetic person and liked to listen to people and hear their stories,” said Linda.

Good Sam is honored to be the recipients of this heartfelt fundraiser created in loving memory of a dear son. This family has turned unimaginable loss into generosity.  

Thank you to Linda, Jackson’s brother, Cole, and all of Jackson’s family and friends who supported this beautiful tribute and helped support our mission to help community members experiencing homelessness.

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.

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.'”

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