Shelter officials say the ultimate goal is to connect the region’s unhoused to services in hopes of securing them more permanent housing.
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Stars join Lauper’s concert to benefit homeless youth
The problem has only gotten worse during the coronavirus pandemic, the ‘True Colors’ singer says.
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As pandemic grinds on and winter approaches, Tedford Housing grapples with limited capacity
Stays are also longer as guests struggle to find permanent housing.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Portland should stop stalling on new wellness shelter
People need places to sleep. Preble Street can provide them. Let’s move ahead before winter gets here.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Portland, county officials should make like the seasons and change
We community members can help by advocating for Preble Street’s shelter, for temporary winter housing and for long-term solutions.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston considers using vacant hotel rooms, establishing public bathroom for homeless
With temperatures dropping, Lewiston’s Housing Committee also said a public warming shelter is needed, especially after the closure of an emergency shelter at the Lewiston Armory.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland still searching for emergency homeless shelter beds as winter nears
The increase in people who seek temporary emergency shelter each winter will pose a new challenge to city officials, who are struggling to secure enough shelter space that also complies with social distancing protocols.
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Preble Street applies for new shelter permit amid local opposition
The social services agency is asking the city for approval to convert its daytime resource center on Portland Street into a 40-bed homeless shelter.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Scarborough responding to increase in homelessness
COVID-19 has led to an influx in people seeking assistance, officials said.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Preble Street’s vision would be a step backward for Bayside
A proposal by the nonprofit to open new shelters would repeat mistakes of the past.