Latest Homeless News
Maine public housing tenants face high eviction rates. A new program to keep renters housed excludes them
A new eviction prevention program fails to protect some of Maine’s most vulnerable residents from homelessness.
U.S. homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many
The federally-administered tally finds an almost 40% increase in family homelessness.
Homeless services center approved in Augusta
United Community Living Center is proposing to open a daytime homeless services center at 12 Spruce St., near the Ballard Center on the east side of Augusta.
Augusta’s warming center at capacity as soon as doors open
The Overnight Emergency Warming Center at South Parish Congregational Church has 30 beds, but it has had more than 50 guests some nights looking to get out of the cold.
Homeless people discuss barriers they face in Augusta
Augusta Task Force on Homelessness seeks solutions to improve lives of homeless area residents.