Upper Valley Strong is a group of organizations working together to get Upper Valley citizens affected by Tropical Storm Irene back on their feet.  We coordinate help with clean-up, repairs, technical support, food, counseling, housing and financial support. We are your neighbors helping disaster victims. At our core are support agencies you know already, such as the Upper Valley Haven, COVER, SEVCA, and the Upper Valley Housing Coalition.

Upper Valley Strong is not a formal organization.  It’s the name for a team of non-profit agencies, churches, schools, towns and local branches of State government. Under the Upper Valley Strong umbrella, approximately 50 agency, municipal and community representatives have come together to respond to the devastation caused by Tropical Storm Irene. Our purpose is to get direct services to people in need, and we share resources and expertise to make sure support dollars are used in the most effective way.

As the Long Term Recovery Committee designated by FEMA for this area, we can obtain national and regional resources and disaster relief funding. When funds are raised and collected—whether through large events or through local fund drives—Upper Valley Strong puts those dollars to work helping people. Upper Valley Strong receives major funding from the Vermont Community Foundation, Granite United Way and New Hampshire Charitable Foundation.

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