Good Samaritan Haven Preparing for First Wave of Motel Exodus with End of Adverse Weather Exception

APPROXIMATELY 60 PEOPLE IN BARRE DISTRICT WILL NEED TO LEAVE Berlin, VT–Good Samaritan Haven is strategizing on how to best assist approximately 60 area residents who will need to vacate six Washington County motels on Friday, March 15.  The exodus is occurring due to the conclusion of the Adverse Weather Conditions Program, a state initiative …

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Colorful Quilts With Love Project Results in more than 80 quilts for the unhoused this Winter. One of these quilts could be yours!

The Colorful Quilts With Love Project, led by Jane Erickson, is a heartwarming expression of love and kindness. Jane, and other talented quilters from across Vermont and beyond, joined together to make quilts for every Good Sam guest this winter. We couldn’t be more grateful to Jane and everyone who sewed their love into these …

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Good Samaritan Haven to Operate Winter Shelter for the Unhoused at the Elks Club in Montpelier, and expand Street Outreach Team

With cold temperatures and snow settling in, Good Samaritan Haven is expanding their emergency shelter and street outreach services to help house and care for some of the most vulnerable in our community.  On November 13, a portion of the former Elks Club building, set on the outskirts of town on Country Club Road, will …

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Lola Duffort from vtdigger reports on Vermonters who are aging, and unhoused in her story: As Vermont ages, so do many of its unhoused residents

Nearly a fifth of Vermonters experiencing homelessness during the state’s most recent headcount were 55 or older, according to a VTDigger analysis. Advocates say they face daunting risks and challenges. Not too long ago, Valerie Fisher had what she called a “cushy, comfortable life.” The 69-year-old was raised in Northfield, attended Norwich University and even …

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Our Summer Appeal is Underway: We Value our Community of Generous Supporters

Thank you for being part of Good Sam’s response to the unprecedented crisis of homelessness in central Vermont In the last month, we have witnessed firsthand how the motel program closure is affecting individuals and families who have few other options than to camp. We are working tirelessly to come to the aid of as …

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Homelessness Awareness Day Gratitude Story and Poetry

“Homelessness”By Poet & Homelessness Advocate Jacob Folger Homeless MorningHomeless Noon and NightI am alone, fear gripping meAs I fight this fight. Cardboard for my bedTrash bag for my headNo future home in sight‘Move on’, the land owner says.  Sleeping rough.Boy, it’s tough.My days, no job to doI have no purpose, where oh where am I …

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Testimony on Homelessness Awareness Day 2023

Testimony of Good Samaritan Haven Co-Executive Director Rick DeAngelis, Washington County   January 18, 2023 For the record, my name is Richard DeAngelis and I am the Co-Executive Director of the Good Samaritan Haven or Good Sam for short. We provide shelter and services to individual adults experiencing homelessness in Washington County. Over 30 years ago, …

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Thank You Welcome Center Donors & Partners

On August 11, 2022 Good Sam hosted a grand opening celebration to acknowledge and honor the partners and donors who made the Welcome Center vision a reality. The following is a list of some of the many organizations, financial supporters, and communities who helped make it happen…

Good Sam Welcome Center Opening Celebration a Success!

Good Samaritan Haven, in partnership with Vermont Housing & Conservation Board (VHCB), Downstreet Housing & Community Development (Downstreet), and many other community supporters, celebrated the grand opening of the Good Sam Welcome Center, an 18-room, 35-bed emergency shelter for people experiencing homelessness in central Vermont on Thursday, August 11. The event was attended by Welcome …

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Good Sam Moves to a Co-Leadership Model

Julie Bond has joined Rick DeAngelis as co-executive director of Good Samaritan Haven. Good Sam provides emergency shelter and support services, offering stability, safety, and hope for people experiencing homelessness. DeAngelis, a long-time affordable housing and community development professional, has served as executive director of Good Sam since March 2020. Prior, he was on the …

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2021 Gratitude Report

Because our community cares so much about our unsheltered neighbors, Good Sam has a lot of news to share! Read more about how you’ve helped improve–and even save–lives in our first official Gratitude Report since Good Sam’s beginning. Thank you for sustaining Good Sam for more than 35 years so we can provide emergency shelter …

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