Recipients are spending the money on transportation, housing, food, veterinary care, debt reduction and other uses.
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Posted inMaine
Homeless central Mainers ‘feel so stuck’ navigating pandemic winter
The struggles of homelessness have been accentuated by the COVID-19 pandemic, as already tight housing stock over the last year has become even tighter while state protections against evictions limit new housing options.
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Posted inNation & World
Girl Scout troop for kids without homes sells nearly 20,000 boxes of cookies
This year, the group has sold nearly 20,000 boxes of cookies in all 50 states – a feat for a troop of about six girls confronting unstable living situations in the middle of a pandemic.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Public-private partnership now eyed for new homeless center
With the potential for state funding for the $10M project off the table, the city considers a private-public partnership for the proposed homeless services center on Riverside Street.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
South Portland grapples with growing homeless student problem
The number of students with no fixed address enrolled in South Portland schools is expected to more than double from last year.
Posted inTimes Record
‘The light is shining in the darkness:’ Community members gather to remember those in the homeless community who died this year
People who experienced homelessness, were previously homeless or worked in the homeless sector were remembered during the darkest night of the year.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland sees dramatic rise in deaths of homeless people
A total of 64 people died in 2020, nearly 50 percent more than last year.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Homeless Persons’ Memorial Vigil held virtually
PORTLAND — An annual vigil to remember those from the Greater Portland homeless community who have died in the past year is available virtually this year at preblestreet.org/vigil. For more than 25 years Portland’s Annual Homeless Persons’ Memorial Vigil has taken place at the winter solstice, the longest night of homelessness all year. This year […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Long nights ahead for homeless in Maine’s largest city
Rising poverty is symptom of the COVID crisis, stressing services for those in need.