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.
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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.
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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.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Homeless central Mainers ‘feel so stuck’ navigating pandemic winter
The struggles of homelessness have been accentuated by the COVID-19 pandemic, as already tight housing stock over the last year has become even tighter while state protections against evictions limit new housing options.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Seeing homeless sparks Auburn third-grader to teach lesson in humanity
“It sparked my brain,” Fairview student Wyatt Brown said.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter navigates pandemic times with supportive partnerships
Waterville’s homeless shelter looks to improve on service as pandemic continues.