Upper Valley Services - Vermont

01/06/2026

It's time to celebrate a new year. In 2026, Downstreet will open 26 new apartments in Waterbury, transform 8 former vacation rentals in Morrisville, and add 4 new shared-equity homeownership opportunities in Montpelier. In partnership with Evernorth, we’ll break ground on 21 new apartments in Johnson and 31 new apartments in Barre in partnership with the City. We’ll also begin renovations in Montpelier to create 21 new apartment homes.

The Central we envision is one where every Vermonter has access to safe, stable, equitable housing in the places they want to live and work. Together, we can work towards that vision in 2026.

Learn more about how you can support Downstreet at the link: https://downstreet.org/make-a-gift

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from Upper Valley Services! We will you all a safe, warm, and happy holiday season.

Our offices will be closed on Thursday, December 25th and Friday, December 26th.

12/09/2025

Thanks to your generosity on Giving Tuesday, and the support of Lawson’s Finest Liquids from their Social Impact Fund of the Vermont Community Foundation, we are one step closer to opening the doors of Hamesbest (“Home is Best”), a future permanent home for Vermonters with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

We’re over 40% of the way to our $200,000 goal! If you didn’t have a chance to donate on Giving Tuesday, or if you’re inspired to continue your support, there is still time to contribute to our campaign!

Visit www.uvs-vt.org/giving or scan the QR code to donate today!

12/03/2025

In this week’s Hamesbest update, we head upstairs with architect Greg Montgomery to discuss the layout and some of the challenges when renovating an old home.

Check it out here: https://wix.to/6g4mClj

12/03/2025

The shortage of housing for Vermonters with developmental and intellectual disabilities is about to get worse as the parents many of them live with grow older. A new report calls for more than $60 million in funding over the next five years to address the problem.

12/02/2025

It’s Giving Tuesday!

With help from Lawson’s Finest Liquids and their generous matching gift from their Social Impact Fund of the Vermont Community Foundation, your donation to the Hamesbest Capital Campaign will have twice the impact today!

Every dollar helps create a safe, accessible, and permanent home for Vermonters with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Together, we can make our belief that “housing is for everyone” a reality.

Please Donate today: https://www.uvs-vt.org/giving

12/02/2025

Thanks to Lawson’s Finest Liquids and their generous matching gift from their Social Impact Fund of the Vermont Community Foundation, your gift to the Hamesbest Capital Campaign will go twice as far.

Make your gift today and learn more about the Hamesbest project here: https://www.uvs-vt.org/giving

“We call it the magic house because for us having a home that is permanent with staff support, having roommates that are friends, having social activities and medical needs met, that would be magical.” – Parent of an Individual Served by UVS

This Giving Tuesday, you can help make this home become a reality.

11/28/2025

Josh invited a few of his closest friends to have a Friendsgiving celebration. Love and laughter were a reoccurring theme.

11/27/2025

Oliva wants to know what you’re thankful for. Let her know in the comments.

11/27/2025

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from Upper Valley Services!

We wish you and your loved ones a joyful and restful holiday.

Please note: Our offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27th, and Friday, November 28th, 2025.

We’ll reopen on Monday, December 1st.

Enjoy the holiday! 🍂

11/20/2025

In the latest episode in our series of Hamesbest updates, architect Greg Montgomery continues our walkthrough of the 1st floor renovations that will provide a fully accessible living space for future residents.

https://wix.to/JT9AdGQ

Fundraising continues for a new housing project on Water Street in Randolph Center that is expected to provide a home for three individuals with intellectual and development disabilities (IDD) once complete in May 2026. The housing project is a direct outcome of Act 186, Vermont legislation passed i...