Maine could lose $13.5 million in housing assistance funds, putting more than 1,200 currently in stable housing at risk, under new directives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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Are 40% of homeless people veterans? | Fact brief
The number of homeless veterans fell 8% nationwide between 2023 and 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Maine law introduced by Kennebunk senator addresses student homelessness
LD 384 went into effect on Sept. 24, granting Maine schools the ability to provide financial assistance for students experiencing a housing crisis.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Heat danger: Maine’s most vulnerable at risk from rising summer temps
Last summer was Maine’s hottest on record and data show the state is getting hotter.
Posted inMaine, News
MaineHousing releases $2.5 million for Lewiston homeless shelter
The critical funding from MaineHousing was promised if shelter operator Kaydenz Kitchen proved by Aug. 1 it could sustain operations for the new shelter for at least two years.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Volunteers step up at Lewiston shelter after manager has stroke
Staffing problem at St. Martin de Porres? No problem. The community has it covered.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Former Lewiston funeral home chosen for 24-hour homeless shelter
The former Fortin Group funeral home on Horton Street is under contract by Kaydenz Kitchen, which will use the building for the region’s first 24-hour, low-barrier shelter.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston OKs funding for homeless shelter, still quiet on location
City staff said Tuesday that Kaydenz Kitchen leaders have a building under contract, but neither the city nor Kaydenz Kitchen has disclosed where it is.
Posted inMaine, News
What’s behind the drop in Maine’s homelessness numbers?
New data shows the number of people experiencing homelessness in Maine dropped for the third straight year this year, a decline that is largely attributed to the state moving away from using motels as emergency shelters.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston panel speaks on ‘Building Hope’ around homelessness
Local advocates and service providers held a discussion Wednesday night at the Franco Center following the showing of a documentary on homelessness in Maine.