Causes: Human Service Organizations, Human Services

Mission: Listen provides services and support to meet the critical needs of Upper Valley individuals and families.

Programs: The three listen thrift stores accept donated clothing and household goods for resale to members of the community. In addition, vouchers were provided for 589 visits providing clothing at no cost to 1,605 individuals and 589 households in need.

crisis assistance programs included community dinners served at least weekly in three locations to a total of 16,352 individuals; a food pantry that provided emergency food bags, bread and household items to individuals in 1,840 households; heating assistance provided to 207 households; and no interest loans for rental deposits provided to individuals in 199 households.

child and family intervention programs included a mentoring program matching screened adults who provide a sensitive, caring friendship to children in need of special attention; summer camp scholarships allowed 271 children to attend day or overnight camp; and holiday gift baskets provided warm clothes, gift items and a holiday meal to 232 households.