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New study supports concept that supportive housing for homeless people with disabilities is cost effective
October 29, 2009 Posted by Maine RealEstateRama
AUGUSTA, ME - October 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — A new study reinforces the concept that providing supportive housing to homeless people with disabilities is less costly and better for the individual than providing no assistance
SENATORS SNOWE, COLLINS ANNOUNCE $876,120 IN HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION FUNDING FOR PORTLAND
September 23, 2009 Posted by Maine RealEstateRama
September 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Olympia J. Snowe and U.S. Senator Susan Collins today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded $876,120 in homelessness prevention grant funding to the City of Portland. The funding will be used to help re-house families who have fallen into homelessness in Maine.The funding is being distributed through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Senators Snowe and Collins worked with a bipartisan group of senators to craft the legislation that became law in February
Governor Announces $11.4 million in Federal Recovery Funds for Wood Energy Projects
August 20, 2009 Posted by Maine RealEstateRama
AUGUSTA, ME - August 20, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. John E. Baldacci today announced that the Maine Forest Service, under the Maine Department of Conservation, will receive more than $11.4 million in federal recovery funds to convert at least 15 public buildings to wood or dual-fuel heating.
Governor Baldacci Ceremonially Signs Bill Addressing Homelessness
June 10, 2009 Posted by Maine RealEstateRama
AUGUSTA, ME - June 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor John E. Baldacci today ceremonially signed LD 1127, An Act To Define Services for Maine Runaway and Homeless Youth. The law establishes a comprehensive program for homeless youth and runaways. The Department of Health and Human Services will enter into performance-based contracts with agencies and organizations to provide street and community outreach, drop-in programs, emergency shelter and transitioning living services. Monitoring will be in place to ensure quality and track rates of homelessness.
Governor Marks Next Step for Florence House
January 28, 2009 Posted by Maine RealEstateRama
PORTLAND - January 28, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor John E. Baldacci tonight joined supporters of Florence House to mark the next step toward the project starting construction. Florence House will provide permanent, supported housing to chronically homeless women in Portland. The project is a partnership between Avesta Housing and Preble Street
Unique Partnership Results in Preservation of Affordable Housing Units for Low Income Residents
November 6, 2007 Posted by Maine RealEstateRama
October 18th, 2007, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Regional Director Taylor Caswell joined Maine State Housing Authority (MaineHousing) officials to tour an affordable housing project in Augusta that is the result of a unique partnership among federal, state and non-profit agencies.
