Since its inception in 2013, Western Maine Homeless Outreach has helped more than 300 Mainers transition out of homelessness. WMHO focuses its services on families in need and guests are carefully screened to ensure the shelter is a safe haven for children.
Western Maine Homeless Outreach
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Homeless and looking for a chance
Editor’s Note: The family name has been changed to protect the privacy of the children. FARMINGTON — Molly Williams and her family jumped at an opportunity to move from the west coast to Maine in January 2017. Williams, her significant other and their children were making the move to care for a family friend on […]
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Shelter challenged with space, funding
Western Maine Homeless Outreach, 547 Wilton Rd, has been a much-needed, and highly-used resource since November 2013. Located in the basement of Living Waters Assembly of God Church in Farmington, the shelter has served hundreds of people and the need is only increasing.
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Cookie-Palooza to benefit homeless shelter
FARMINGTON — Western Maine Homeless Outreach will host an open house and Cookie-Palooza from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16. “We really want people to see the shelter and get involved,” Mary Beane said. “We hope to raise awareness of our need for volunteers and board members.” Beane became involved with the shelter nearly two […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Cookie-Palooza to benefit homeless shelter
FARMINGTON — Western Maine Homeless Outreach will host an Open House and Cookie-Palooza on Sunday, Dec. 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. “We really want people to see the shelter and get involved,” said Mary Beane. “We hope to raise awareness of our need for volunteers and board members.” Beane became involved with the shelter nearly […]
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Farmington homeless shelter plans downtown expansion
FARMINGTON — Leaders from Western Maine Homeless Outreach are optimistic about the possibility of moving into a new space downtown that would nearly double the capacity of Franklin County’s only homeless shelter. The shelter is in the basement of the Living Waters Assembly of God church on Route 2. It is eyeing a new space […]
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UMF Mitchell Scholars donate meal to homeless shelter
FARMINGTON — In an effort to give back to the community, the University of Maine at Farmington Mitchell Scholars Club donated ingredients for a Thanksgiving meal to Western Maine Homeless Outreach. Donated were three turkeys, stuffing, vegetables and three pies. The food made its way to the Farmington shelter Monday by Brittany Wakefield, club secretary and […]
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Western Maine Homeless Outreach launches website
FARMINGTON — The Western Maine Homeless Outreach launched a new website on July 25. The site, www.wmhomelessoutreach.org, shares the WMHO vision, one dedicated to not only providing shelter but “transforming futures by strengthening families to become self-sustaining,” according to the website. There are success stories offered by residents and colorful photos of the western Maine area provided […]
Posted inConnections, The Franklin Journal
Buttons for Babes Giving Circle makes quarterly distribution
FARMINGTON — Buttons for Babes Giving Circle made their quarterly distribution on Thursday, July 6, to the Western Maine Homeless Outreach. Since going out on their own in September of 2016, Buttons for Babes Giving Circle has chosen to modify its method of funding. Each quarter, the board chooses another local organization that supports children […]
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Snowman contest feeds hungry
Franklin Community Health Network employees recently participated in a team-building snowman contest to collect cash and nonperishable food donations to support the greater community. In total, 1,591 items were collected. The winning department decided to split the proceeds between Western Maine Homeless Outreach and the Tri-Town Ministerial Association Food Cupboard in Jay. Staff members are, […]