With housing assistance, LISTEN can prevent our Upper Valley neighbors from falling into financial crisis and homelessness by helping them to stay in their homes.
Every day, community members across the Upper Valley come to LISTEN needing help due to the rising cost of living, especially housing. With many people stretched to pay for transportation, utilities, and childcare, just one unexpected bill like a car repair or medical emergency means they now find themselves in crisis and facing eviction from their home. If you cannot afford to stay in your home, LISTEN’s service coordinators will meet with you to determine your eligibility for the Housing Helpers program. Services include one-on-one support to help navigate a housing crisis and connecting you to community resources such as legal aid. In addition, LISTEN may also be able to help with a grant of up to $500 in cases where this can help recipients stay in their homes. This is a one-time grant available only once every five years to area residents.
LISTEN provides small grants for housing and rental assistance. You can access this service every five years. To make an appointment, call
(603) 448-4553.
Canaan, Dorchester, Enfield, Grafton, Grantham, Hanover/Etna, Lebanon/West Lebanon, Lyme/Lyme Center, Meriden/Plainfield, Orange, Orford, Springfield
Barnard,
Bethel,
Fairlee/West Fairlee,
Hartford/West Hartford,
Hartland/North Hartland,
Norwich,
Pomfret,
Post Mills,
Quechee,
Royalton/South Royalton,
Sharon,
Strafford/South Strafford,
Thetford/East Thetford,
White River Junction,
Wilder,
Woodstock/South Woodstock
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For Upper Valley families with children, a sudden change of housing can negatively impact these students’ academic progress. Many lose valuable time at school in the transition and they may need to enroll in a different school, both of which can affect their ability to stay on track with their studies.
When Sonya, who lives modestly on her monthly Social Security payment, shared that she could not afford her diabetes medication and her upcoming rent, LISTEN was there. We wrote a grant to directly pay her landlord for 50% of that month's rent. This assistance meant Sonya was able to stay in her home and focus on her healthcare.
This program is made possible because of the generosity of people like you. A financial gift to LISTEN will ensure we have funding to help our Upper Valley neighbors who need housing assistance. When clients come to LISTEN, we offer them assistance on a first-come, first-served basis. Sometimes we run out of funds to provide them with adequate grants before the end of our fiscal year in June. You can donate online or send a check to LISTEN’s office at 60 Hanover Street in Lebanon. Please note any restriction for housing assistance.
Please call us at (603) 448-4553 to make an appointment with a Service Coordinator. We will help you to problem solve and determine the next steps. Please do not wait to contact us.
To be able to speak with a Service Coordinator at LISTEN, participants must live in LISTEN’s service area. You are eligible for a grant every five years.
Please call us at (603) 448-4553 to make an appointment with a Service Coordinator. We will help you to problem solve and determine the next steps.
This program is made possible because of the generosity of people like you. A financial gift to LISTEN will ensure we have funding to help our Upper Valley neighbors who need housing assistance.
When clients come to LISTEN, we offer them assistance on a first-come, first-served basis. Sometimes we run out of funds to provide them with adequate grants before the end of our fiscal year in June.
You can donate online or send a check to LISTEN’s office at 60 Hanover Street in Lebanon. Please note that you would like to designate your gift to this program.
Call (603)448-4553 or fill out the form below
This form is for inquiring about our services. We will be in touch with you once the form is received to set up an appointment.
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