Let’s help them create a life of hope and progress. It’s a challenge of the heart more than the pocketbook.
homelessness
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Has homelessness in Maine doubled since the COVID-19 pandemic began? | Fact brief
MaineHousing tallied 1,865 homeless families, including 656 children, according to the most recent data available.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine must do better on homelessness | Opinion
A funding bill in the Legislature would provide $5 million to sustain shelters across the state, which would be a good start.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Organizers behind Lewiston’s permanent shelter eye alternate locations
Negotiations to purchase the former Schemengee’s Bar & Grille on Lincoln Street have taken longer than anticipated, and those involved say other locations are being explored.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine bill would protect personal belongings during homeless encampment sweeps
A bill before lawmakers would require state and local governments to provide notice and hold hearings before removing a homeless person’s belongings from public property.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Bill would allow people to register their cars in Maine without a permanent address
The Maine Department of the Secretary of State supports the bill, saying an increasing number of people are being turned away from their municipality over the issue.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
‘Cross the Street’ van brings care to Lewiston’s homeless population
Prince of Peace Parish has been crossing the street to minister to homeless people in the city for more than a year.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston shelter effort looking to cities, county for help
Kevin Boilard, director of shelter operator Kaydenz Kitchen, said the long-term goal is to make the shelter self-sustaining through thrift store revenue, grants and other funding sources.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Frigid temperatures increase risk to homeless
Lewiston now has no official warming shelter open during the daytime, but the warming shelter on Lincoln Street is open from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston to use $169,883 to provide financial assistance to students facing homelessness
Lewiston will also hire a homelessness prevention and housing navigation specialist with the MaineHousing grant, part of a $2 million pilot program for five school districts.