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

At Good Sam, we prioritize our guests’ pathways to education and provide support to help them achieve their dreams. We are excited to share–and celebrate–some recent guest achievements. KRISSY Milestone: Received her GED through Vermont’s Adult Education and Literacy Program Honors: Valedictorian of her class Question: How do you feel about yourself? Are you proud?!Krissy:

As of August 1, Good Samaritan Haven Co-Executive Director Julie Bond has assumed the role of sole Executive Director.  Julie brings more than 25 years of experience in operations, fundraising, compliance, and project management to Good Sam, a shelter network for those experiencing homelessness in central Vermont. Her background spans higher education, government, and nonprofit

We know it’s difficult to keep up with changes to the General Assistance Emergency Housing program. Here is a calendar with our interpretation of the new eligibility criteria.

As I lay on the concrete floor of a large room at the Elks Club, listening to cots creaking, people either snoring or pacing, and the rain from the remnants of Hurricane Beryl pounding on the metal roof overhead, I considered how very lucky we were to be safe, dry, and secure in that moment.

6:00 PM Tuesday Good Sam Co-Executive Director Julie Bond shifted into high alert when Montpelier Police Chief Eric Nordenson contacted her late on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. He asked if Good Sam could run an emergency pop-up shelter for folks camping outside while remnants of Hurricane Beryl came through, exactly one year after the 2023

Our new wellness program, the Building Hope and Resilience Project, has guests painting, meditating, walking outside, and spending time journaling together. And, they are having a great time doing it!   Special thanks to Katie O’Rourke for leading the acrylic painting sessions. “One guest told me she looks forward to it every week and it’s the best

DONATE TODAY Dear Friend, April showers can bring May flowers, but an April snowstorm brought about a desperate situation for one elderly person facing homelessness. This individual was left at the Montpelier Transit Center in the middle of Vermont’s heavy April snowstorm. Wheelchair-bound with significant medical issues, the inability to care for themselves, and loss of