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.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Housing crisis continues, but modest gains seen in Waterville, elsewhere, according to homeless advocates
A virtual forum this week on homelessness was the third and final in a series addressing the intractable issues making homelessness a chronic problem.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Man shot by Portland police says he wanted officer to kill him
Edward Hyman says he was desperate, depressed and out of options when he attempted ‘suicide by cop’ Oct. 9 outside the Preble Street Resource Center.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Strategy shifts as advocates work to give shelter to Maine’s homeless
A virtual forum this week discussed how the focus now is on finding housing for people before addressing their medical, mental health and other needs.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Ending homelessness requires bold action
A new report identifies a long-term strategy for making sure that everyone has access to decent, affordable housing.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Report calls for reducing homeless shelter beds by investing in ‘diversion’ programs
The study prepared for MaineHousing cites an over-reliance on shelters and transitional housing that have the ‘poorest outcomes’ for people facing homelessness for the first time.
Posted inNation & World
End to COVID-19 hotel housing for homeless raises worries
As funding dries up and tourists return to big cities, those who were living in motels during the height of the pandemic are left wondering where they’re supposed go now.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland councilors to discuss shelter moratorium in Bayside
The item is being discussed at the request of the association that represents the city neighborhood with the highest concentration of shelter beds and social services.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Identifying Maine youth affected by homelessness
Statistics show a disproportionate amount of LGBTQ+ young people at risk of homelessness with added challenges when seeking resources in rural areas.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Stimulus checks arrive in moment of need for many Mainers
Recipients are spending the money on transportation, housing, food, veterinary care, debt reduction and other uses.