Green Street United Methodist Church could be sold and converted into a homeless shelter sometime next year with 40 beds and 16 supporting living units.
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Massachusetts lawmakers consider funding temporary shelter for migrant families
The state recently hit its self-imposed limit of 7,500 families in its homeless shelter system.
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Shelter for asylum seekers to open this week in Portland
The city says the new shelter, providing housing for up to 179 people, will open up about 120 beds at the Homeless Services Center and hopefully get people off the streets.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
New Bread of Life supported living facility approved in Augusta
Former medical offices are to be converted into two community supported living spaces, with a focus on helping veterans and others, in need of addiction recovery and trauma supports.
Posted inNew England
Massachusetts lawmakers fail to approve emergency shelter aid
The state’s shelter system hit a self-imposed limit of 7,500 families last week.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Homeless shelter, supported housing, proposed at Green Street church property in Augusta
Advocates seeking to raise funds to offer housing and connections to comprehensive services at Augusta church property that is for sale.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Massachusetts governor warns state’s shelter system is nearing capacity
As a ‘right-to-shelter’ state, Massachusetts is legally required to provide shelter to eligible families.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Augusta councilors vote to fund winter overnight shelter for one month longer than last year
City officials also expressed frustration with what they say is a lack of timely state support for helping people who are homeless.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Augusta officials ponder funding for increased police presence in downtown area, overnight warming center
Augusta might use American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, funding to address concerns about those who are homeless.
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Augusta eyes using remaining pandemic relief money to help shelter homeless for the winter
Some city councilors say Augusta needs a year-round, full-time homeless shelter, but they would agree to provide some city funds to temporarily provide a place for the homeless to sleep during the winter months.