Upper Valley Haven readies its new year-round shelter for its first guests

An artist’s rendering of the Upper Valley Haven’s low-barrier shelter to be built at the intersection of Routes 5 and 4 in White River Junction, Vt. Courtesy Studio Nexus Architects + PlannersThis story by Alex Ebrahimi was first published in the Valley News on Sept. 10, 2026.WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — The Upper Valley Haven dedicated its new year-round shelter and resource center Wednesday, with an opening date for the 20-bed facility expected to be announced in the coming weeks.