Listen Community Services - Programs & Services

Programs & Services

Listen meets the need. As a direct result of our community's generosity, Upper Valley children, seniors, families and individuals receive a warm meal, fuel for their homes, holiday presents for their children, and life skill education to help them transition to successful independent living. Listen does not rely on state or federal funding. It is our connected community—donating groceries, clothing or money—that ensures that when our neighbors are in need, we have the resources to respond.

Now and then things happen beyond our control: an unforeseen event such as a family medical emergency, loss of a job, or unprecedented heating and housing costs. As government funding evaporates, Upper Valley residents living in both New Hampshire and Vermont depend upon Listen to "bridge the gap."

Appointments

To schedule an appointment with a Listen Community Services Counselor, call (603) 448-4553 or toll-free at (800) 263-1166. Documentation and/or additional information may be requested for time of appointment.

Support a Program

Listen continues to meet the need because of the generosity of the Upper Valley Community. You can support any of Listen's programs through donations of money, goods, or time. Check out our Donation page to learn more.

Community Dinners

When a struggling household takes full advantage of Listen's Community Dinner Program, it is easier to meet heating, rent or other household expenses. Elderly guests remain successfully independent for a longer period.
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Food Pantry

Listen's recently renovated and highly efficient food pantry supplies the Community Dinner Program, as well as individual households in both New Hampshire and Vermont.
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Heating Helpers

Winter is long and cold. Warmth is essential—especially living in the Upper Valley. High heating bills are creating anxiety. Government assistance is inadequate. Listen's Heating Helper Program protects seniors and families from having to choose between warmth, food or medicine. Listen can provide an emergency delivery of fuel, assistance to prevent an electric disconnect, and/or referrals and advocacy for public programs or resources.

Summer Camp Scholarships

Listen provides at-risk children the lifetime benefits of a summer camp experience. Listen provides 100% of basic camp tuition for approximately 300 children living in the Upper Valley who need a summer camp experience but whose families can not afford the expense.
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Holiday Baskets

Reaching out is important all year round and it is especially heartwarming during the holiday season. For some the holidays are a challenging time.
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The Junction: Listen's Teen Lifeskills Center

A supportive, innovative resource for at-risk youth ages 15 - 20 The Junction provides a safe, drop-in space offering opportunities, services and support to help youth achieve goals. We are dedicated to working with those youth who may be hardest to reach or serve.
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Crisis Counseling Advocacy and Referrals

Listen provides services to many clients who also qualify for public programs and assistance. When a client comes to Listen, counselors assess the need and make appropriate referrals for additional services from the town, state or federal government.
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Community in Action

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Listen Thrift Stores Quality products and affordable prices. Support the Upper Valley by shopping in one of our thrift stores.
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2010 Highlights
Read about how your donations make a difference.
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