Tedford Housing runs the Midcoast’s only homeless shelter and is raising money for a new building.
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Midcoast braces for end of federal rental assistance program
The Emergency Rental Assistance program, which has helped cover rent, utility and other housing costs for over 34,000 Mainers in the past 20 months, is set to expire at the end of the month, leaving town leaders, housing advocates and lawmakers to prepare for a spike in Mainers who need help paying their bills this winter.
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Tedford housing finishes land purchase for new homeless shelter
The nonprofit hopes to begin construction on its new 64-bed shelter next year and complete work in 2024.
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Local groups and county officials scramble to provide warm shelter
For some Mainers, sub-zero temperatures might mean letting your engine warm up for a few minutes or tossing an extra log on the fire. But for those without access to reliable heating or a refuge from the elements, the cold can be life-threatening. When winter temperatures reach extreme lows, as they did last week, networks […]
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‘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.
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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.
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To free up space at crowded Tedford shelter, town reserves hotel rooms for guests
The rooms allow guests at the homeless shelter to better practice social distancing. According to Town Manager John Eldridge, the rooms cost the town $3,488, are paid for until Friday.
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‘We’ve got a mission to finish:’ Tedford Housing hosts annual homeless memorial service
“We carry their names to remember, to mourn, to celebrate,” Rev. Carol Ecklund read during the litany. “To offer support, to ensure that no life, no death, no passing from here to the beyond is unseen or unacknowledged, we carry their names.”
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Tedford Housing announces Maryland native as new executive director
Rota Knott will replace current director Craig Phillips, who announced his retirement in May.
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Small volunteer group working to ‘Bundle Up Brunswick’ one hat, scarf or set of mittens at a time
Members visit areas where they think there is a need and tie handmade winter items to fences, trees, around lamp posts, or wherever they can for people in need to take for free.