Tri-Valley Haven is a blessing to our community. TVH offers many services to individuals in the most vulnerable of life situations. The staff is friendly, welcoming and treats everyone with dignity and respect. TVH provides many wonderful opportunities for the community to volunteer year round.
Tri-Valley Haven is an incredible organization making a huge impact in our community. They offer essential support to families and individuals through their programs for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and hunger. Their Client Choice Food Pantry is especially amazing, allowing clients to choose their own groceries, which brings such dignity to those in need. The staff and volunteers are compassionate, dedicated, and truly go above and beyond. It’s inspiring to see how Tri-Valley Haven uplifts and empowers so many people—our community is better because of them. Highly recommend supporting and getting involved with this organization!
I have the unique opportunity to witness the incredible work being done to support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and individuals experiencing homelessness at Tri-Valley Haven. This organization has rightfully earned its recognition as Nonprofit of the Year, thanks to its commitment to creating lasting change in our community.
The standout features of Tri-Valley Haven are its many programs. These initiatives provide not only shelter but also a safe and supportive environment where individuals can begin to rebuild their lives after having experienced violence and /or homelessness. The staff genuinely care about the survivors served, consistently demonstrating compassion and understanding in every interaction. The team works tirelessly to empower clients, helping them access essential resources and support systems.
I encourage anyone looking to support Tri-Valley Haven’s mission, whether through volunteering or donations, to join the agency in making a positive impact in the lives of those served to continue building a stronger, more supportive community.
Sharan A
Over the years of volunteering at both the Food Pantry and The Thrift Store, Tom and I have seen first hand how The Tri-Valley Haven has provided much needed services for the community. The Food Pantry provides food for needy families. No one is turned away. The Thrift Store has reasonable priced items for sale--clothing for men, women, children, kitchen items, books, some furnishings, etc. We have seen these two services making a significant difference in the lives of many community families.
The Tri-Valley Haven truly deserves all the funding, support, and recognition that they can receive. Tom and I have recently moved out of the area, and we are saddened that we can no longer volunteer at both the locations.
I have seen the passion of the people that work here and it is very humbling to see. I have participated in the 5k pace for the past 3 years and witnessed the phenomenal energy that motivates those working for Trivalley Haven. The fact that the founder started this organization in her garage to take it to where it is today is simply inspirational!
I volunteered with Tri-Valley Haven for some time. I helped setup their local food pantry in Livermore and worked in their thrift store for a short time. They are staffed with great people and provide a valuable service to our community. They deserve all the funding and support they can get.
Our organization is doing very unique and meaningful work. We are supporting survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence in numerous ways. As a counselor, I am proud to be a part of these efforts: I feel honored to make lasting change in the domestic violence and sexual assault space and to help our clients find healing and hope for a brighter future.
This organization has helped residents of the Tri Valley and Alameda County for over 40 years. Their mission and desire to serve, cannot be matched.
Tri-Valley Haven does so much with so little. This is truly a one stop shop for many Things.
1. You can get a roof over your head either through their DV shelters or Homeless shelter or Transitional House or Motel. They also help connect you to Roof of One's Own Program.
2. They have helped survivors with Housing Deposits, first month's rent, pay back rent, paying telephone bills, paying for transportation, gift cards for food, gas & clothes.
3. They have back to school drive where kids get school supplies and bags.
4. They have holiday programs for Thanksgiving & Christmas.
5. The food pantry gives out free food.
6. They also have their own Thrift Store.
7. They have counselors onsite, if anyone needs counselling.
8. Their team also helps incarcerated people and advocates for people in the jails.
9. They also reach out to schools to educate kids about Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault. This helps our future adults to be responsible, respectful and honor others’ consent. This education helps them protect themselves and learn how to get the help that they need at the earliest.
10. Tri- Valley Haven also helps victims of Sexual Assault and advocate for them at the Highland Hospital & Washington Hospital.
11. They also have a Legal advocate that helps survivors with Good Cause Reports, Restraining orders etc.
12. Their Crisis Line is on 24/7 so anyone can reach out to them, any time of the day or night.
Honestly the list goes on and on... They truly Far exceed Expectations.
Tri-Valley Haven works hard to ensure safety of the clients they serve. They have numerous services and staff in all departments are great. I give all my support to an organisation that ensures families especially children are safe.
I have worked @ TVH for 7+ years. And even to this day, I am still blown away by all the services and resources this agency has to offer families who have been affected by Domestic Violence and Sexual assault. The staff are so caring and always go above and beyond to support and assist the clients in every way possible. From shelter, food and clothing to counseling, legal advocacy and housing, our agency does this and so much more. I couldn't be happier than I am working here, and helping our clients on a daily basis. Thanks to all of TVH for their generous hearts and open minds.
Tri-Valley Haven is an excellent nonprofit organization. The staff is extremely caring and dedicated to their mission of ending interpersonal violence and poverty in the Tri-Valley area. I highly recommend Tri-Valley Haven if you are in need of counseling, advocacy, shelter, restraining order assistance, help with housing, food or other resources. All services are free, trauma informed, and provided by trained professionals. TVH is also a great place to work. Employees are appreciated by management, and all staff have a voice in the organization's future goals and objectives.
Tri-Valley Haven is an established member of the Livermore, Pleasanton and Dublin area. I have been aware of the services provided for over 20 years since moving to the Livermore area. I recently became a member of the team (Tri-Valley Haven family), and enjoy working with staff to complete our mission. The staff is client oriented and is always willing to work the extra to help survivors. I feel that working at the Haven is more than just a job and feels great to help the at risk members of our community. Thank you
I have worked at The Haven for almost 15 years, and as with any non-profit, we would not be able to provide the many services here, without the wonderful support of our donors and volunteers! I am always blown away at the out poor of gifts and volunteers during our annual events, such as our PACE for Peace and our Holiday Program. As a direct service provider, I get to see up close and personal how our programs support our clients, as they are making changes in their lives. It continues to be my pleasure, and it's why I show up!
I have served as a board member for many years and continue to love this organization! Tri-Valley Haven offers many essential services to the community that provide safety and hope to those in need. For example, there's a food pantry where no one is turned away and all TVH shelters accept families with boys and girls up to the age of 18 years old. Tri-Valley Haven is a lifeline to anyone experiencing a crisis in their lives and needs a helping hand. I highly recommend Tri-Valley Haven to anyone in need of assistance or to anyone looking for a great organization to support. Finally, I have to say that their staff members truly care and work hard; some have spent majority of their careers there so that employee loyalty is gold. The dedication and talents of their staff is truly unmatched and the leaders are always looking for ways to create a positive, optimal work environment. I look forward to seeing what Tri-Valley Haven does next with their new shelter and with Christine Dillman as Executive Director.
Year-Round Christmas:
One year I volunteered at a gift giving event in my community of Livermore, California. Previous years members of my church could take names from an Angel Tree and fulfill specific gift requests, there was no limit to how much could be given to an individual, if a child or adult had more than one item on their wish list you could select one or all, whatever you were able to provide. The request for gifts became so great that we were eventually asked to just donate any gift and it would be distributed to the community on a first-come-first-serve basis through an organized event taking place over a two day period. Community members already went through a paperwork process weeks prior to the event, then lined up and were allowed to select one gift per house member. Some people were unable to find an age appropriate gift for their family member, especially older kids and men. After seeing this need I spent the entire next year purchasing gifts to donate the following Christmas. It started with getting quality gifts on sale after the holiday. I always looked for bargains when I went shopping but it had to be a quality item, not something no one else wanted. I had coupons from department stores and an eye for finding a missed markdown. In February I came across a high shelf in the corner of a CVS store and everything was 90% off. I had to climb on a stack of beer and another customer got me a broom to reach some rocking horses, marked down to $2.99. After Valentine's Day I got large stuffed animals for $1.99. In March there were darling little girl outfits marked down to $4.97. In April I was able to get incredible deals at Macy's for quality young women and men's warm clothing. In May I found customer returns of winter coats in perfect condition, for less than $3 at Macy's. My bedroom looked like I was a hoarder as the months passes. But every time I went to Macy's, Target or Toys R Us I would find a great bargain. When the community giving event took place I waited until the second day the gifts were distributed to take my full van of gifts to help ensure those who were far from the first to choose had a selection of quality gift. My children and I enjoyed the spirit of giving all year as we built up our stockpile of gifts just waiting to be given away to someone we did not know, but enjoyed the thought it would help make their season magical and take some stress off the parents that many people experience when trying to provide for their loved ones.
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I had the opportunity to work with Tri Valley Haven in a time of need when I was 20 years old. I was in a very abusive relationship whereas I did not know how to get out of and kept coming back to my abuser. I finally built up enough strength to leave him after the last abusive outburst he caused to me which left me with a black eye, broken clothing and shoes, bruises among other physical abuse and lastly a confused broken heart.
I found Tri Valley Haven through my father whom searched for domestic violence shelters to help me with court, housing, a safe place to talk and get guidance. It was the Shelter that helped me. Rae Raeann (although no longer there) let me stay for awhile in their shelter, gave me hope I was not alone, helped me follow thru with a restraining order for myself and also learn about the cycle of abuse. Without this organization I may of been killed, lost, abused, on drugs and suffering in life. I BECAME FREE, I AM LIVING, I AM RAISING MY SON (now have 2 more children) free from abuse. This shelter saved me and my son and it is my turn to give back which is why I spend my time helping collect donations from my community for this shelter and the families in need. Thank you for helping me be free, thank you for helping me find myself, thank you for turning me into an independent woman that protects her children as my father did for me by finding you. Christina Kuper
Like Christine before me, I've worked at Tri-Valley Haven over 13 years - since 2001. While here, I've been in a huge number of roles, from training volunteers, to educating in local schools about safe dating, to teaching women's self-defense, to running our website, to doing therapeutic art in our shelters. The Tri-Valley Haven allows so many experiences because we do SO MUCH in our community. We shelter survivors, we provide support and counseling, we work on restraining orders for those who need them, we form alliances with local law enforcement to be sure survivors are well treated at all stages of the process, we provide food at our pantry, we help to educate our community's youth to form safer relationships all around. I am so proud to be part of the heritage of Tri-Valley Haven, which has been a bulwark of safety and advocacy since 1977.