Montpelier, VT – Today, shelter and service providers from across Vermont sent a letter to Governor Scott calling for urgent action from the Governor to address the loss of emergency shelter for Vermont’s most vulnerable unhoused residents. The end of the General Assistance (GA) Emergency Housing Program’s winter weather protections on March 31 has left […]

Green Mountain Transit is working with Good Sam to design a “double loop” bus route to specifically serve our Guests who access the BAART clinic in Berlin. BAART Director, Yvette Vermette-Stevens, and Good Sam Director of Case Management, Mo Sivvy, have formed a collaborative team with Monica White and Melissa Pelchat (Director of Services and

As we prepare to close our Montpelier Day Space on April 30, we want to share our deep appreciation for everyone who helped make this pilot program possible. Launched in response to a clear community need, this was Good Samaritan Haven’s first day space program separate from our overnight shelters. From December through April, we

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