The critical funding from MaineHousing was promised if shelter operator Kaydenz Kitchen proved by Aug. 1 it could sustain operations for the new shelter for at least two years.
Homeless in Maine
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School-age intervention can turn tide of addiction, homelessness | Opinion
Thirty years of teaching has taught me that the younger the student, the more effective the help is.
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York County’s only adult shelter has closed. If we don’t act, more will follow. | Opinion
With state funding frozen for almost a decade, Maine’s homelessness response system is in crisis.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Vigil raises awareness of homelessness, honors man killed by train
A memorial vigil honored Brett Staples and highlighted the urgent need for local resources to address homelessness in the community.
Posted inMaine
Maine public housing tenants face high eviction rates. A new program to keep renters housed excludes them
A new eviction prevention program fails to protect some of Maine’s most vulnerable residents from homelessness.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Groups come together to provide outreach support for homeless, at-risk veterans in Lewiston
Wednesday’s stand down was held at Veterans Memorial Park.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Event to provide assistance to veterans scheduled Wednesday in Lewiston
The event at Veterans Memorial Park is to provide services and supplies.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
‘I’m happiest when people are fed’: Karlee Foss serves food in Lewiston’s Kennedy Park
A Lewiston woman, who was once homeless, brings food to Kennedy Park to feed people dealing with homelessness.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Preble Street expanding its ‘rapid rehousing’ program to Lewiston-Auburn
The program aims to help homeless individuals and families secure housing and provide support to keep them housed.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
After push from council, Lewiston Mayor Sheline appoints members to new shelter committee
The City Council will formally discuss the membership Tuesday.