Dean Klein, a homeless prevention advocate most recently from Virginia, has been tapped to lead the Maine Continuum of Care.
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Bringing Thanksgiving to Portland’s homeless
Volunteers band together to deliver on the promise of the holiday, showing those less fortunate that they haven’t been forgotten.
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Advocates say success of housing program for homeless veterans in Maine shows the systems can work on a larger scale
State and national efforts to end veteran homelessness showcase the potential to solve homelessness for all people.
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Housing-first strategy ties stable residences with social services
The legislation could be transformative, supporters say, sharply reducing Maine’s chronic homelessness.
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.
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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.
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Preble Street donors warned about potential hack
The nonprofit wasn’t targeted, but donors’ personal data was among the information stolen by hackers targeting a third-party data storage company.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: We can’t go back to Maine’s ‘normal’ on homelessness
Nonprofit agencies and the state are trying to fix flaws in the shelter system that have been exposed by the coronavirus.
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Commentary: Groups working together to ensure safety of people experiencing homelessness in Portland
Shelters have worked quickly to redefine themselves, setting aside spaces for people to isolate or quarantine.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: We’ve had to stop volunteering at Preble Street – please take our place
People at lower risk of COVID-19 are urged to consider donating their time to organizations that can’t close their doors without abandoning the most vulnerable.