-
PublishedApril 26, 2023
Homeless people seek somewhere to camp when Augusta overnight warming center closes
A listening session organized by unhoused people in Augusta prompted discussion of the difficulties of homelessness. Councilors are considering whether to allow tents to be set up on city property.
-
PublishedApril 22, 2023
‘Stuff the Tent’ helps prepare homeless people for the closure of the warming center
Organizers of Saturday's event at South Parish Congregational Church collected money and items to pass along to those who are without housing in Augusta.
-
PublishedApril 18, 2023
Legislators move to create housing subsidies for homeless students
The Legislature’s Committee on Housing votes unanimously on a bill to create a rental assistance program for homeless students and, where applicable, their families.
-
PublishedApril 9, 2023
Our View: Showtime for ‘housing first’ model across Maine
A tried and tested solution to chronic homelessness can transform the lives of otherwise vulnerable Mainers. It’s up to us to believe in it and advocate for it in full.
-
PublishedApril 2, 2023
Leaders hustle as deadlines approach for Lewiston’s first low-barrier, emergency homeless shelter
A detailed plan must be submitted in May and, if approved, the new shelter needs to be up and running by October.
-
PublishedMarch 23, 2023
State awards $4 million for proposed 280-bed emergency shelter in Portland
The nonprofit Center for Regional Prosperity is collaborating with developers to convert a Blueberry Road site into a 280-bed facility.
-
PublishedMarch 15, 2023
Our View: Youth homelessness is a problem we can solve now
There's no reason that every young Mainer can't have a place to stay.
-
PublishedMarch 5, 2023
What is the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act?
The law is intended to provide homeless students the same educational opportunities as housed students by removing any barriers to learning.
-
PublishedMarch 5, 2023
Housing crisis drives rise in youth homelessness
Educators and homeless advocates are growing increasingly alarmed by a surge in the number of homeless youth.
-
PublishedMarch 5, 2023
‘All of us are so much more than what you see on the surface’
In her own words, a Lewiston homeless woman who helps other homeless people talks about life on the street.
- ← Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- …
- 17
- Next Page →