The Empty Bowls benefit, in support of our neighbors experiencing homelessness, was a big success — thanks to organizers Mike Sullivan of The Mud Studio and Pam Day of Blockhouse Studio! We were grateful to share the evening with 300 community members at this sold-out event. More than $18,000 was raised! It was nice to […]

https://secure.givelively.org/event/good-samaritan-haven/empty-bowls-fundraiser The Mud Studio of Waterbury and The Blockhouse Studio of Waitsfield, two local community-driven ceramic arts studios, are proud to announce the annual Empty Bowl Benefit on Sunday, April 13th at the Zen Barn in Waterbury. The event will raise funds for the Good Samaritan Haven, a local homeless shelter in Barre, providing vital

On February 19, 2025, Julie Bond, the Executive Director of Good Samaritan Haven, testified before the Vermont House Human Services Committee at the Statehouse, providing critical insight into the challenges of serving people experiencing homelessness and the need for sustainable solutions.  During testimony, Bond highlighted the severe impact of last fall’s reductions to the General

We are thrilled to announce that Good Samaritan Haven’s recovery shelter has advanced to full certification as a recovery-oriented shelter through the Vermont Alliance for Recovery Residences. This achievement makes us the only hybrid shelter-recovery residence in Vermont—a distinction we’re incredibly proud of! This model is an important step forward in how we support individuals

Many of you may remember our Colorful Quilts With Love project last year when each guest received a handmade quilt at the holidays. We wanted to say thank you to our supporters and offer a chance to win the quilt shown below. We’ll enter names for everyone who gave a gift of $10 or more between

November 25, 2024, Winter Appeal What a year it’s been. We’ve felt the effects of the end of the state motel program, another flood, rising numbers of unsheltered individuals, and an extreme shortage of affordable housing.   As hardships and setbacks impede our work, your support is vital in helping us care for our neighbors

[November 25, 2024] As we enter this season of gratitude and reflection, we want to take a moment to thank you for being part of our community and share our latest uplifting moments. We are grateful that you recognize the humanity in every person and offer your support throughout the year. Our wonderful case managers have

Julie Bond and Rick DeAngelis were recently honored for their extraordinary work in affordable housing at this year’s Vermont Housing Finance Agency statewide housing conference. Before a room of 500 attendees, Julie and Rick received the award, which was presented by Gus Seelig of Vermont Housing and Conservation Board. Julie offered the following response: Thank

In addition to operating our three shelters and the winter overflow shelter at the Elks Club, Good Sam staff have been working tirelessly to provide life-saving aid to ultra-vulnerable individuals who have been exited from the State motel program. With no other choice—and with the help of several faith communities and many of you—we have

Hundreds of lives are at risk as vulnerable individuals and families are forced out of the state-funded motel program for people experiencing homelessness. Good Samaritan Haven is focused on a temporary but critical solution: keeping people alive. Good Samaritan Haven is urgently appealing for donations to fund motel stays for those at the highest risk