About LISTEN's Impact
Last year LISTEN was able to provide...
Home-cooked meals prepared by over 40 volunteer cook teams
Individuals assisted with winter heat and electricity bills
Families supported to successfully secure or maintain housing
Households that received service coordination for basic needs
People who received 338,272 pounds of produce and shelf-stable pantry goods
Families provided with thrift store vouchers totaling $179,260 for clothing and home goods
Children given the opportunity to attend summer camp
For over 50 years, LISTEN has been on the frontlines providing vital support for people across the Upper Valley who are facing financial hardship. They are members of our community—our own neighbors—who have exhausted all resources and cannot meet the basic needs of their families.
We’re here to help.
We're neighbors helping neighbors.
LISTEN is ensuring that individuals and families receive vital assistance to rebuild, move forward, and thrive.
Changed Lives
Asking for help takes courage.
At LISTEN, our service coordinators meet every day with individuals and families in our community who are struggling to make ends meet. Many are reaching out to LISTEN for the first time in their lives. In fact, LISTEN is serving 81% more people -- right here in the Upper Valley -- than we were at the height of the 2020 pandemic.
The good news is that LISTEN is here to help -- because of the generosity of people like you. A donation to LISTEN is an investment in the future of our community. Your gifts will ensure that, when our neighbors face crisis, we will have the resources to respond. LISTEN's work has always been vital to the wellbeing of our community. Today, it may be more so than ever before.
Heating Helpers
Joanne
In February, our service coordinators met with a neighbor who has been under a lot of pressure due to the rising cost of living. Joanne, a 79 year-old woman, lives alone on a fixed income. She had been out of fuel for several days and simply could not pay for a minimum delivery to her home. With more cold nights forecasted, LISTEN paid for her tank to have enough oil to get through the next several weeks of winter weather ahead.
Housing Helpers
Anonymous
As so many of us know, recovery from addiction is a lifelong process for individuals and their families. Recently, LISTEN was able to help one of our neighbors afford the security deposit for an apartment. This neighbor has been feeling very overwhelmed, and he needed to pause his job search in order to stay focused on his recovery. Now, he has a safe place to be every night and a broader support network in place while he continues to meet his sobriety goals.
Food Pantry
Julia
Food insecurity is a growing problem here in the Upper Valley. When our neighbor Julia visited LISTEN’s food pantry, we were immediately ready to offer her fresh produce, bread, protein, and more. Julia works at one of the local hospitals, and her husband recently lost his job. They could no longer make their income stretch to feed their family of four and pay for other necessities. At first, Julia was hesitant to come by and ask for support. Our staff boosted her spirits and told her to come back soon.
Community Dining Hall
Shawn
With food lines growing at both our Pantry and Dining Hall, we continue to see the power of being there for our neighbors each day. So when Shawn, a father of three, came to the Dining Hall, our mission was clear. Shawn had just lost his job at a local restaurant, and he had no immediate income. Frankly, he was worried about feeding his kids. Shawn and his family now enjoy warm, nutritious community meals every weeknight while he works to secure another job. For Shawn, the Dining Hall is a lifeline.
Neighbor Helping Neighbor
Building a stronger Upper Valley community where all our neighbors can live and thrive.
At LISTEN, our community’s strength truly shines. Every day, through our programs and Thrift Stores, we come together to support each other. The demand for essential services like food, housing, and utility assistance is higher than ever, but your generosity continues to make a positive impact.
In these uncertain times, LISTEN remains committed to helping those in need. As our neighbors face increasing challenges, your support ensures that LISTEN will always be here to provide assistance. Thank you.
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