Bipartisan support exists for a 2019 basic income proposal that would supplement the safety net for Mainers in need.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
RSU 9 receives grants for homeless students
The school board discussed outreach and services for homeless students with the Cape Cod Hill School Principal Lisa Sinclair, who is the district’s federal homeless liaison. Sinclair said during the meeting she believes the district is doing a “good job” of identifying housing-insecure youth due to a correlation between the district and statewide percentages of its homeless youth populations. However, studies show that the actual size of homeless youth populations are not captured by state figures — particularly for populations in rural areas.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
The Valentine’s Day Project helps those in need across Maine
BETHEL — The Valentine’s Day Project, a four-person group that distributes donated clothing to homeless shelters across Maine on Valentine’s Day, is now expanding its territory to help more people in need. They donate filled backpacks to veterans, and stuffed drawstring bags or ziplock bags to everyone else. Inside is new clothing or items that […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston rejects ‘right to housing’ ordinance
Officials argued the ordinance would have exacerbated the homelessness issue in Lewiston.
Posted inMaine
Growing homelessness and the challenges that accompany it prompt call for regional response
A regional coalition is urging Cumberland County commissioners to fund homeless initiatives in Portland and South Portland, while others are planned in Brunswick and the Lakes Region.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston to consider ‘right to housing’ ordinance
The proposal has already been met with criticism from city staff and a legal review.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine
Center for Entrepreneurial Studies receives $51,000 to help address homelessness in Farmington
The Bjorn Foundation, established by Richard Bjorn of Kyes Insurance, has donated $50,000 to CES’ ‘Making Home Possible’ initiative to provide housing-insecure youth with affordable tiny homes.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Homelessness tiny-house initiative calls for sponsors
The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies is hosting a “Raise the Roof!” fundraiser concert Saturday, Nov. 13, to fund a tiny-home initiative that will provide homeless youth with affordable, comfortable housing.