The 53 families at the temporary shelter at the Howard Johnson hotel will be moved to permanent housing by the June 30 deadline, according to the state.
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Posted inMaine, News
Proposed Augusta homeless shelter at former church to be ‘sanctuary for all’ as public gets view of plans
Green Street United Methodist Church could be sold and converted into a homeless shelter sometime next year with 40 beds and 16 supporting living units.
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Posted inNew England
Massachusetts lawmakers consider funding temporary shelter for migrant families
The state recently hit its self-imposed limit of 7,500 families in its homeless shelter system.
Posted inMaine, News
Shelter for asylum seekers to open this week in Portland
The city says the new shelter, providing housing for up to 179 people, will open up about 120 beds at the Homeless Services Center and hopefully get people off the streets.
Posted inNew England
Massachusetts lawmakers fail to approve emergency shelter aid
The state’s shelter system hit a self-imposed limit of 7,500 families last week.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston nonprofit to operate overnight winter shelter for young adults
The cities of Lewiston and Auburn, together with Community Concepts and the Immigrant Resource Center of Maine, jointly applied for the same grant but were not awarded.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland City Council approves temporary expansion of city homeless shelter
Work on the expansion will begin promptly and is expected to take about four weeks to complete. The council also approved an agreement that would allow a professional soccer team to play at Fitzpatrick Stadium.
Posted inMaine, News
Homeless shelter, supported housing proposed at Green Street church property in Augusta
Advocates seeking to raise funds to offer housing and connections to comprehensive services at Augusta church property that is for sale.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Massachusetts governor warns state’s shelter system is nearing capacity
As a ‘right-to-shelter’ state, Massachusetts is legally required to provide shelter to eligible families.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland City Council to reconsider temporary expansion of Homeless Services Center
After the motion failed 5-4 at an Oct. 2 meeting, Councilor Regina Philips has asked that the proposal be brought back for reconsideration.