homeless shelters
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PublishedDecember 9, 2024
Homeless people are being moved more quickly in Portland, but some have nowhere to go
The city and social service organizations are struggling to help dozens of individuals sleeping outside who can't or won't stay in a shelter, but the mayor says Portland can only do so much.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2024
Biddeford Seeds of Hope begins second phase of renovation project
Despite funding challenges, the City pushes forward in the fight against homelessness.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2024
Giving Voice: Warming center welcomes you, your dog, and your skepticism
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PublishedNovember 19, 2024
Biddeford’s Seeds of Hope has new space for unhoused
Seeds of Hope is preparing to open a newly-renovated space in the next few days.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2024
Preble Street to assume operations of Hope House Emergency Shelter in Bangor
The Portland-based nonprofit will take over running the low-barrier shelter in February 2025 as Penobscot Community Health Center can no longer afford it. It is the only privately operated low-barrier shelter in Maine north of Waterville.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2024
State Street Church makes emergency winter family shelter permanent
The Portland church that began providing temporary shelter to immigrant families in 2023 has completed state-funded renovations to host families in need each winter.
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PublishedNovember 14, 2024
Lewiston winter warming center to open Friday at former Schemengees location
The warming center at the former Schemengees Bar & Grille will accommodate up to 100 guests per night, making it one of the largest efforts in the state.
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PublishedNovember 11, 2024
Portland’s new director of health and human services is finding her footing
Nearly 3 months into her new role, Maggie McLoughlin praised the department but said it's too early to lay out her hopes going forward.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2024
Portland to open warming shelter this winter
The city will work with community partners to operate a warming shelter this winter, officials announced Friday.
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PublishedOctober 18, 2024
Maine organization aiming to end homelessness hires first executive director
Dean Klein, a homeless prevention advocate most recently from Virginia, has been tapped to lead the Maine Continuum of Care.
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