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  1. Adults with Disabilities Face Greater Challenges in Homeless Shelters

    Adults with disabilities face many problems in homeless shelters in 2025. Shelters are not always safe or easy to use for them. Learn why.

    #DisabilityInclusion, #HomelessShelters, #Accessibility, #SupportServices, #VulnerablePopulation

    newsletter.tf/homeless-shelter

  2. Adults with Disabilities Face Greater Challenges in Homeless Shelters

    Adults with disabilities face many problems in homeless shelters in 2025. Shelters are not always safe or easy to use for them. Learn why.

    #DisabilityInclusion, #HomelessShelters, #Accessibility, #SupportServices, #VulnerablePopulation

    newsletter.tf/homeless-shelter

  3. #UnitedStates - #HomelessShelters and #Homeless Service Organizations.

    "The Homeless Shelter Directory provides Homeless Shelters and Homeless Service Organizations. This includes all resources necessary to help the needy.

    The directory was created for people who want to find and donate food and/or supplies to their local shelter."

    homelessshelterdirectory.org/

    @newsbot

    #TransitionalShelters #Unhoused
    #Houseless #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex #StayWarm #Shelters #FamilyShelters
    #WomensShelters #YouthShelters #MensShelters

  4. #UnitedStates - #HomelessShelters and #Homeless Service Organizations.

    "The Homeless Shelter Directory provides Homeless Shelters and Homeless Service Organizations. This includes all resources necessary to help the needy.

    The directory was created for people who want to find and donate food and/or supplies to their local shelter."

    homelessshelterdirectory.org/

    @newsbot

    #TransitionalShelters #Unhoused
    #Houseless #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex #StayWarm #Shelters #FamilyShelters
    #WomensShelters #YouthShelters #MensShelters

  5. #UnitedStates - #HomelessShelters and #Homeless Service Organizations.

    "The Homeless Shelter Directory provides Homeless Shelters and Homeless Service Organizations. This includes all resources necessary to help the needy.

    The directory was created for people who want to find and donate food and/or supplies to their local shelter."

    homelessshelterdirectory.org/

    @newsbot

    #TransitionalShelters #Unhoused
    #Houseless #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex #StayWarm #Shelters #FamilyShelters
    #WomensShelters #YouthShelters #MensShelters

  6. #UnitedStates - #HomelessShelters and #Homeless Service Organizations.

    "The Homeless Shelter Directory provides Homeless Shelters and Homeless Service Organizations. This includes all resources necessary to help the needy.

    The directory was created for people who want to find and donate food and/or supplies to their local shelter."

    homelessshelterdirectory.org/

    @newsbot

    #TransitionalShelters #Unhoused
    #Houseless #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex #StayWarm #Shelters #FamilyShelters
    #WomensShelters #YouthShelters #MensShelters

  7. #UnitedStates - #HomelessShelters and #Homeless Service Organizations.

    "The Homeless Shelter Directory provides Homeless Shelters and Homeless Service Organizations. This includes all resources necessary to help the needy.

    The directory was created for people who want to find and donate food and/or supplies to their local shelter."

    homelessshelterdirectory.org/

    @newsbot

    #TransitionalShelters #Unhoused
    #Houseless #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex #StayWarm #Shelters #FamilyShelters
    #WomensShelters #YouthShelters #MensShelters

  8. #Michigan #HomelessShelters

    "The most complete list of shelters in Michigan. The shelters listed below are emergency shelters but many are general homeless shelters or transitional housing opportunities. Please note that many of these facilites have waiting lists (some are very long). Please call ahead to check availability first. "

    Read more:
    homelessshelterdirectory.org/s

    @newsbot

    #TransitionalShelters #Unhoused #Houseless #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex #StayWarm #Shelters #FamilyShelters #WomensShelters

  9. #Michigan #HomelessShelters

    "The most complete list of shelters in Michigan. The shelters listed below are emergency shelters but many are general homeless shelters or transitional housing opportunities. Please note that many of these facilites have waiting lists (some are very long). Please call ahead to check availability first. "

    Read more:
    homelessshelterdirectory.org/s

    @newsbot

    #TransitionalShelters #Unhoused #Houseless #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex #StayWarm #Shelters #FamilyShelters #WomensShelters

  10. #Michigan #HomelessShelters

    "The most complete list of shelters in Michigan. The shelters listed below are emergency shelters but many are general homeless shelters or transitional housing opportunities. Please note that many of these facilites have waiting lists (some are very long). Please call ahead to check availability first. "

    Read more:
    homelessshelterdirectory.org/s

    @newsbot

    #TransitionalShelters #Unhoused #Houseless #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex #StayWarm #Shelters #FamilyShelters #WomensShelters

  11. #Michigan #HomelessShelters

    "The most complete list of shelters in Michigan. The shelters listed below are emergency shelters but many are general homeless shelters or transitional housing opportunities. Please note that many of these facilites have waiting lists (some are very long). Please call ahead to check availability first. "

    Read more:
    homelessshelterdirectory.org/s

    @newsbot

    #TransitionalShelters #Unhoused #Houseless #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex #StayWarm #Shelters #FamilyShelters #WomensShelters

  12. #Michigan #HomelessShelters

    "The most complete list of shelters in Michigan. The shelters listed below are emergency shelters but many are general homeless shelters or transitional housing opportunities. Please note that many of these facilites have waiting lists (some are very long). Please call ahead to check availability first. "

    Read more:
    homelessshelterdirectory.org/s

    @newsbot

    #TransitionalShelters #Unhoused #Houseless #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex #StayWarm #Shelters #FamilyShelters #WomensShelters

  13. #ChicagoIL #HomelessShelters and Services

    "Welcome to our Chicago, Illinois Homeless Shelters and Services for the needy page. Below are all of the homeless shelters and services for the needy that provide help to those in need for Chicago, IL and surrounding cities.

    We also provide other homeless resources such as transitional resources and services that help the needy."

    homelessshelterdirectory.org/c

    @newsbot

    #TransitionalShelters #Unhoused #Houseless #Illinois #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex #StayWarm #Shelters #FamilyShelters #WomensShelters

  14. #ChicagoIL #HomelessShelters and Services

    "Welcome to our Chicago, Illinois Homeless Shelters and Services for the needy page. Below are all of the homeless shelters and services for the needy that provide help to those in need for Chicago, IL and surrounding cities.

    We also provide other homeless resources such as transitional resources and services that help the needy."

    homelessshelterdirectory.org/c

    @newsbot

    #TransitionalShelters #Unhoused #Houseless #Illinois #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex #StayWarm #Shelters #FamilyShelters #WomensShelters

  15. #ChicagoIL #HomelessShelters and Services

    "Welcome to our Chicago, Illinois Homeless Shelters and Services for the needy page. Below are all of the homeless shelters and services for the needy that provide help to those in need for Chicago, IL and surrounding cities.

    We also provide other homeless resources such as transitional resources and services that help the needy."

    homelessshelterdirectory.org/c

    @newsbot

    #TransitionalShelters #Unhoused #Houseless #Illinois #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex #StayWarm #Shelters #FamilyShelters #WomensShelters

  16. #ChicagoIL #HomelessShelters and Services

    "Welcome to our Chicago, Illinois Homeless Shelters and Services for the needy page. Below are all of the homeless shelters and services for the needy that provide help to those in need for Chicago, IL and surrounding cities.

    We also provide other homeless resources such as transitional resources and services that help the needy."

    homelessshelterdirectory.org/c

    @newsbot

    #TransitionalShelters #Unhoused #Houseless #Illinois #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex #StayWarm #Shelters #FamilyShelters #WomensShelters

  17. #ChicagoIL #HomelessShelters and Services

    "Welcome to our Chicago, Illinois Homeless Shelters and Services for the needy page. Below are all of the homeless shelters and services for the needy that provide help to those in need for Chicago, IL and surrounding cities.

    We also provide other homeless resources such as transitional resources and services that help the needy."

    homelessshelterdirectory.org/c

    @newsbot

    #TransitionalShelters #Unhoused #Houseless #Illinois #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex #StayWarm #Shelters #FamilyShelters #WomensShelters

  18. #Maine #CoolingCenters: Find a spot near you

    As temperatures rise, communities across Maine open cooling centers to keep residents safe from the elements.
    Author: NEWS CENTER Maine Staff
    Published: 12:49 PM EDT June 22, 2025
    Updated: 3:22 PM EDT June 23, 2025

    AUGUSTA, Maine — "Summer has arrived in Maine, bringing rising temperatures and longer days. But when the heat becomes dangerous or oppressive, community cooling centers help support those who need an escape from the heat and humidity.

    "The centers are often located in public spaces, such as recreation centers or libraries. They typically open for short-term purposes.

    "While the primary purpose is to save lives by getting people out of potentially dangerous heat conditions, cooling centers may also provide charging stations, showers, or food.

    "The latest listings for cooling centers are on the Maine Emergency Management Agency's [#MEMA] website. We've included a roundup here as well as additional resources to help you stay safe this summer when temperatures rise.

    Androscoggin County

    #AuburnME

    Community Resource Center
    121 Mill St.
    9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or later) Tuesday, June 24
    9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 25

    Auburn

    Auburn Senior Community Center
    48 Pettengill Park Road
    8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    Auburn

    Hasty Gymnasium at Auburn Recreation
    48 Pettengill Park Road
    8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June

    Auburn

    Auburn Public Library
    49 Spring St.
    9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, June 24-25

    #DurhamME

    Durham Eureka Community Center
    606 Hallowell Road
    8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #LisbonME

    Lisbon Police Department
    300 Lisbon St.
    Open as needed 24/7

    #PolandME

    A.B. Ricker Memorial Library
    1211 Maine St.
    9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, June 23-24
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, June 25-26
    10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 27

    #TurnerME

    Turner Fire & Rescue
    19 General Turner Hill Road
    Available as needed

    Aroostook County

    #CaribouME

    Caribou Wellness Center
    55 Bennett Drive
    6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    Cumberland County

    #BridgtonME

    Bridgton Community Center
    15 Depot St.
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    #GorhamME

    Baxter Library
    71 South St.
    9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, June 23
    9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #PortlandME

    #PortlandPublicLibrary
    5 Monument Square
    10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #ScarboroughME

    #ScarboroughPublicLibrary
    48 Gorham Road
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Friday
    9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday

    Kennebec County

    #AugustaME

    Augusta Civic Center, Cumberland Room
    76 Community Drive
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #WatervilleME

    Waterville City Hall Annex
    46 Front St.
    10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    Knox County

    #RocklandME

    #RocklandPublicLibrary
    Rockland City Hall
    Flanagan Community Center
    Open during "normal business hours"

    #SouthThomaston

    Public Library (former Gilford Butler School)
    54 Spruce Head Road
    Noon to 4 p.m. Monday, June 23
    Noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, June 24-25

    #UnionME

    Union Town Office
    567 Common Road
    9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    Lincoln County

    #BoothbayHarborME

    Boothbay Harbor Town Office
    9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24
    8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 25

    #DamariscottaME

    Central Lincoln County YMCA
    575 Maine St.
    5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 23-27

    #NewcastleME

    Newcastle Fire Station Community Room
    86 River Road
    Closes at 7 p.m. Monday, June 23

    Oxford County

    #CantonME

    Town of Canton Meeting Room
    94 Turner Street
    8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday
    8 a.m. to noon Tuesday
    8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday
    8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday
    8 a.m. to noon Friday

    Piscataquis County

    #DoverFoxcroftME

    Dover-Foxcroft Town Office, Community Room
    48 Norton Avenue
    8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25


    Sagadahoc County

    #TopshamME

    Topsham Municipal Building, Russel Room
    100 Main St.
    8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24


    York County

    #AlfredME

    Parsonsfield Town Office
    634 North Road
    8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, June 24-25

    #BerwickME

    Berwick Fire Department
    3 Public Safety Way
    7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    #BiddefordME

    #McArthurLibrary
    270 Main St.
    9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    #BuxtonME

    Buxton Town Office
    185 Portland Road
    8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    #KennebunkME

    Kennebunk Free Library
    112 Main St.
    9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #KennebunkportME

    Church on the Cape
    3 Langsford Road
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    Kennebunkport

    Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library
    18 Maine St.
    8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #LebanonME

    North Lebanon Second Baptist Church
    259 Bakers Grant Road
    11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #LimingtonME

    Limington Municipal Complex
    425 Sokokis Ave.
    8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, June 23-24

    #NorthBerwickME

    D.A. Hurd Library
    51 High St.
    9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, June 23
    1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 24
    9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 25

    #SacoME

    Saco Community Center
    75 Franklin St.
    7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    #WaterboroME

    Waterboro Town Hall
    24 Townhouse Road
    Noon to 5 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, June 23-24

    Waterboro

    #WaterboroPublicLibrary
    187 Main St.
    Noon to 8 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, June 23-24

    #YorkME

    York Public Library
    15 Long Sands Road
    10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    #HomelessShelters

    "State and local resources are available for people who are experiencing homelessness or are in need of housing or heating support. Link below for more information.

    "For direct assistance to find resources available near you, dial 211 or call 1-877-463-6207; text your ZIP code to 898-211; or email [email protected].
    What are the risks?

    "According to the Maine Emergency Management Agency, heat-related illnesses in the state more often occur when temperatures reach the mid-80s or higher.

    “Heat-related illnesses, like heat exhaustion or heat stroke, happen when the body is not able to properly cool itself,” according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “While the body normally cools itself by sweating, during extreme heat, this might not be enough. In these cases, a person's body temperature rises faster "

    Source:
    newscentermaine.com/article/ne

    MEMA list of Cooling Centers:
    maine.gov/mema/response-recove

    Emergency shelters for the #Unhoused:
    mainehousing.org/programs-serv

    #MEWx #ExtremeHeat #MaineWx #ClimateChange #GlobalHeating #Heatwave #Heatwaves #StayingCool #MaineClimateDiary #ClimateDiary
    #Heatwave #Heatwaves #Maine #CoolingCenters #StayCool #CommunityResources

  19. #Maine #CoolingCenters: Find a spot near you

    As temperatures rise, communities across Maine open cooling centers to keep residents safe from the elements.
    Author: NEWS CENTER Maine Staff
    Published: 12:49 PM EDT June 22, 2025
    Updated: 3:22 PM EDT June 23, 2025

    AUGUSTA, Maine — "Summer has arrived in Maine, bringing rising temperatures and longer days. But when the heat becomes dangerous or oppressive, community cooling centers help support those who need an escape from the heat and humidity.

    "The centers are often located in public spaces, such as recreation centers or libraries. They typically open for short-term purposes.

    "While the primary purpose is to save lives by getting people out of potentially dangerous heat conditions, cooling centers may also provide charging stations, showers, or food.

    "The latest listings for cooling centers are on the Maine Emergency Management Agency's [#MEMA] website. We've included a roundup here as well as additional resources to help you stay safe this summer when temperatures rise.

    Androscoggin County

    #AuburnME

    Community Resource Center
    121 Mill St.
    9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or later) Tuesday, June 24
    9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 25

    Auburn

    Auburn Senior Community Center
    48 Pettengill Park Road
    8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    Auburn

    Hasty Gymnasium at Auburn Recreation
    48 Pettengill Park Road
    8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June

    Auburn

    Auburn Public Library
    49 Spring St.
    9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, June 24-25

    #DurhamME

    Durham Eureka Community Center
    606 Hallowell Road
    8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #LisbonME

    Lisbon Police Department
    300 Lisbon St.
    Open as needed 24/7

    #PolandME

    A.B. Ricker Memorial Library
    1211 Maine St.
    9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, June 23-24
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, June 25-26
    10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 27

    #TurnerME

    Turner Fire & Rescue
    19 General Turner Hill Road
    Available as needed

    Aroostook County

    #CaribouME

    Caribou Wellness Center
    55 Bennett Drive
    6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    Cumberland County

    #BridgtonME

    Bridgton Community Center
    15 Depot St.
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    #GorhamME

    Baxter Library
    71 South St.
    9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, June 23
    9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #PortlandME

    #PortlandPublicLibrary
    5 Monument Square
    10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #ScarboroughME

    #ScarboroughPublicLibrary
    48 Gorham Road
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Friday
    9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday

    Kennebec County

    #AugustaME

    Augusta Civic Center, Cumberland Room
    76 Community Drive
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #WatervilleME

    Waterville City Hall Annex
    46 Front St.
    10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    Knox County

    #RocklandME

    #RocklandPublicLibrary
    Rockland City Hall
    Flanagan Community Center
    Open during "normal business hours"

    #SouthThomaston

    Public Library (former Gilford Butler School)
    54 Spruce Head Road
    Noon to 4 p.m. Monday, June 23
    Noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, June 24-25

    #UnionME

    Union Town Office
    567 Common Road
    9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    Lincoln County

    #BoothbayHarborME

    Boothbay Harbor Town Office
    9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24
    8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 25

    #DamariscottaME

    Central Lincoln County YMCA
    575 Maine St.
    5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 23-27

    #NewcastleME

    Newcastle Fire Station Community Room
    86 River Road
    Closes at 7 p.m. Monday, June 23

    Oxford County

    #CantonME

    Town of Canton Meeting Room
    94 Turner Street
    8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday
    8 a.m. to noon Tuesday
    8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday
    8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday
    8 a.m. to noon Friday

    Piscataquis County

    #DoverFoxcroftME

    Dover-Foxcroft Town Office, Community Room
    48 Norton Avenue
    8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25


    Sagadahoc County

    #TopshamME

    Topsham Municipal Building, Russel Room
    100 Main St.
    8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24


    York County

    #AlfredME

    Parsonsfield Town Office
    634 North Road
    8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, June 24-25

    #BerwickME

    Berwick Fire Department
    3 Public Safety Way
    7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    #BiddefordME

    #McArthurLibrary
    270 Main St.
    9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    #BuxtonME

    Buxton Town Office
    185 Portland Road
    8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    #KennebunkME

    Kennebunk Free Library
    112 Main St.
    9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #KennebunkportME

    Church on the Cape
    3 Langsford Road
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    Kennebunkport

    Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library
    18 Maine St.
    8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #LebanonME

    North Lebanon Second Baptist Church
    259 Bakers Grant Road
    11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #LimingtonME

    Limington Municipal Complex
    425 Sokokis Ave.
    8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, June 23-24

    #NorthBerwickME

    D.A. Hurd Library
    51 High St.
    9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, June 23
    1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 24
    9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 25

    #SacoME

    Saco Community Center
    75 Franklin St.
    7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    #WaterboroME

    Waterboro Town Hall
    24 Townhouse Road
    Noon to 5 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, June 23-24

    Waterboro

    #WaterboroPublicLibrary
    187 Main St.
    Noon to 8 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, June 23-24

    #YorkME

    York Public Library
    15 Long Sands Road
    10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    #HomelessShelters

    "State and local resources are available for people who are experiencing homelessness or are in need of housing or heating support. Link below for more information.

    "For direct assistance to find resources available near you, dial 211 or call 1-877-463-6207; text your ZIP code to 898-211; or email [email protected].
    What are the risks?

    "According to the Maine Emergency Management Agency, heat-related illnesses in the state more often occur when temperatures reach the mid-80s or higher.

    “Heat-related illnesses, like heat exhaustion or heat stroke, happen when the body is not able to properly cool itself,” according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “While the body normally cools itself by sweating, during extreme heat, this might not be enough. In these cases, a person's body temperature rises faster "

    Source:
    newscentermaine.com/article/ne

    MEMA list of Cooling Centers:
    maine.gov/mema/response-recove

    Emergency shelters for the #Unhoused:
    mainehousing.org/programs-serv

    #MEWx #ExtremeHeat #MaineWx #ClimateChange #GlobalHeating #Heatwave #Heatwaves #StayingCool #MaineClimateDiary #ClimateDiary
    #Heatwave #Heatwaves #Maine #CoolingCenters #StayCool #CommunityResources

  20. #Maine #CoolingCenters: Find a spot near you

    As temperatures rise, communities across Maine open cooling centers to keep residents safe from the elements.
    Author: NEWS CENTER Maine Staff
    Published: 12:49 PM EDT June 22, 2025
    Updated: 3:22 PM EDT June 23, 2025

    AUGUSTA, Maine — "Summer has arrived in Maine, bringing rising temperatures and longer days. But when the heat becomes dangerous or oppressive, community cooling centers help support those who need an escape from the heat and humidity.

    "The centers are often located in public spaces, such as recreation centers or libraries. They typically open for short-term purposes.

    "While the primary purpose is to save lives by getting people out of potentially dangerous heat conditions, cooling centers may also provide charging stations, showers, or food.

    "The latest listings for cooling centers are on the Maine Emergency Management Agency's [#MEMA] website. We've included a roundup here as well as additional resources to help you stay safe this summer when temperatures rise.

    Androscoggin County

    #AuburnME

    Community Resource Center
    121 Mill St.
    9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or later) Tuesday, June 24
    9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 25

    Auburn

    Auburn Senior Community Center
    48 Pettengill Park Road
    8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    Auburn

    Hasty Gymnasium at Auburn Recreation
    48 Pettengill Park Road
    8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June

    Auburn

    Auburn Public Library
    49 Spring St.
    9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, June 24-25

    #DurhamME

    Durham Eureka Community Center
    606 Hallowell Road
    8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #LisbonME

    Lisbon Police Department
    300 Lisbon St.
    Open as needed 24/7

    #PolandME

    A.B. Ricker Memorial Library
    1211 Maine St.
    9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, June 23-24
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, June 25-26
    10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 27

    #TurnerME

    Turner Fire & Rescue
    19 General Turner Hill Road
    Available as needed

    Aroostook County

    #CaribouME

    Caribou Wellness Center
    55 Bennett Drive
    6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    Cumberland County

    #BridgtonME

    Bridgton Community Center
    15 Depot St.
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    #GorhamME

    Baxter Library
    71 South St.
    9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, June 23
    9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #PortlandME

    #PortlandPublicLibrary
    5 Monument Square
    10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #ScarboroughME

    #ScarboroughPublicLibrary
    48 Gorham Road
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Friday
    9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday

    Kennebec County

    #AugustaME

    Augusta Civic Center, Cumberland Room
    76 Community Drive
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #WatervilleME

    Waterville City Hall Annex
    46 Front St.
    10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    Knox County

    #RocklandME

    #RocklandPublicLibrary
    Rockland City Hall
    Flanagan Community Center
    Open during "normal business hours"

    #SouthThomaston

    Public Library (former Gilford Butler School)
    54 Spruce Head Road
    Noon to 4 p.m. Monday, June 23
    Noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, June 24-25

    #UnionME

    Union Town Office
    567 Common Road
    9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    Lincoln County

    #BoothbayHarborME

    Boothbay Harbor Town Office
    9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24
    8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 25

    #DamariscottaME

    Central Lincoln County YMCA
    575 Maine St.
    5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 23-27

    #NewcastleME

    Newcastle Fire Station Community Room
    86 River Road
    Closes at 7 p.m. Monday, June 23

    Oxford County

    #CantonME

    Town of Canton Meeting Room
    94 Turner Street
    8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday
    8 a.m. to noon Tuesday
    8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday
    8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday
    8 a.m. to noon Friday

    Piscataquis County

    #DoverFoxcroftME

    Dover-Foxcroft Town Office, Community Room
    48 Norton Avenue
    8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25


    Sagadahoc County

    #TopshamME

    Topsham Municipal Building, Russel Room
    100 Main St.
    8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24


    York County

    #AlfredME

    Parsonsfield Town Office
    634 North Road
    8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, June 24-25

    #BerwickME

    Berwick Fire Department
    3 Public Safety Way
    7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    #BiddefordME

    #McArthurLibrary
    270 Main St.
    9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    #BuxtonME

    Buxton Town Office
    185 Portland Road
    8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    #KennebunkME

    Kennebunk Free Library
    112 Main St.
    9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #KennebunkportME

    Church on the Cape
    3 Langsford Road
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    Kennebunkport

    Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library
    18 Maine St.
    8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #LebanonME

    North Lebanon Second Baptist Church
    259 Bakers Grant Road
    11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #LimingtonME

    Limington Municipal Complex
    425 Sokokis Ave.
    8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, June 23-24

    #NorthBerwickME

    D.A. Hurd Library
    51 High St.
    9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, June 23
    1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 24
    9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 25

    #SacoME

    Saco Community Center
    75 Franklin St.
    7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    #WaterboroME

    Waterboro Town Hall
    24 Townhouse Road
    Noon to 5 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, June 23-24

    Waterboro

    #WaterboroPublicLibrary
    187 Main St.
    Noon to 8 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, June 23-24

    #YorkME

    York Public Library
    15 Long Sands Road
    10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    #HomelessShelters

    "State and local resources are available for people who are experiencing homelessness or are in need of housing or heating support. Link below for more information.

    "For direct assistance to find resources available near you, dial 211 or call 1-877-463-6207; text your ZIP code to 898-211; or email [email protected].
    What are the risks?

    "According to the Maine Emergency Management Agency, heat-related illnesses in the state more often occur when temperatures reach the mid-80s or higher.

    “Heat-related illnesses, like heat exhaustion or heat stroke, happen when the body is not able to properly cool itself,” according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “While the body normally cools itself by sweating, during extreme heat, this might not be enough. In these cases, a person's body temperature rises faster "

    Source:
    newscentermaine.com/article/ne

    MEMA list of Cooling Centers:
    maine.gov/mema/response-recove

    Emergency shelters for the #Unhoused:
    mainehousing.org/programs-serv

    #MEWx #ExtremeHeat #MaineWx #ClimateChange #GlobalHeating #Heatwave #Heatwaves #StayingCool #MaineClimateDiary #ClimateDiary
    #Heatwave #Heatwaves #Maine #CoolingCenters #StayCool #CommunityResources

  21. #Maine #CoolingCenters: Find a spot near you

    As temperatures rise, communities across Maine open cooling centers to keep residents safe from the elements.
    Author: NEWS CENTER Maine Staff
    Published: 12:49 PM EDT June 22, 2025
    Updated: 3:22 PM EDT June 23, 2025

    AUGUSTA, Maine — "Summer has arrived in Maine, bringing rising temperatures and longer days. But when the heat becomes dangerous or oppressive, community cooling centers help support those who need an escape from the heat and humidity.

    "The centers are often located in public spaces, such as recreation centers or libraries. They typically open for short-term purposes.

    "While the primary purpose is to save lives by getting people out of potentially dangerous heat conditions, cooling centers may also provide charging stations, showers, or food.

    "The latest listings for cooling centers are on the Maine Emergency Management Agency's [#MEMA] website. We've included a roundup here as well as additional resources to help you stay safe this summer when temperatures rise.

    Androscoggin County

    #AuburnME

    Community Resource Center
    121 Mill St.
    9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or later) Tuesday, June 24
    9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 25

    Auburn

    Auburn Senior Community Center
    48 Pettengill Park Road
    8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    Auburn

    Hasty Gymnasium at Auburn Recreation
    48 Pettengill Park Road
    8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June

    Auburn

    Auburn Public Library
    49 Spring St.
    9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, June 24-25

    #DurhamME

    Durham Eureka Community Center
    606 Hallowell Road
    8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #LisbonME

    Lisbon Police Department
    300 Lisbon St.
    Open as needed 24/7

    #PolandME

    A.B. Ricker Memorial Library
    1211 Maine St.
    9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, June 23-24
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, June 25-26
    10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 27

    #TurnerME

    Turner Fire & Rescue
    19 General Turner Hill Road
    Available as needed

    Aroostook County

    #CaribouME

    Caribou Wellness Center
    55 Bennett Drive
    6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    Cumberland County

    #BridgtonME

    Bridgton Community Center
    15 Depot St.
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    #GorhamME

    Baxter Library
    71 South St.
    9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, June 23
    9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #PortlandME

    #PortlandPublicLibrary
    5 Monument Square
    10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #ScarboroughME

    #ScarboroughPublicLibrary
    48 Gorham Road
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Friday
    9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday

    Kennebec County

    #AugustaME

    Augusta Civic Center, Cumberland Room
    76 Community Drive
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #WatervilleME

    Waterville City Hall Annex
    46 Front St.
    10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    Knox County

    #RocklandME

    #RocklandPublicLibrary
    Rockland City Hall
    Flanagan Community Center
    Open during "normal business hours"

    #SouthThomaston

    Public Library (former Gilford Butler School)
    54 Spruce Head Road
    Noon to 4 p.m. Monday, June 23
    Noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, June 24-25

    #UnionME

    Union Town Office
    567 Common Road
    9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    Lincoln County

    #BoothbayHarborME

    Boothbay Harbor Town Office
    9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24
    8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 25

    #DamariscottaME

    Central Lincoln County YMCA
    575 Maine St.
    5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 23-27

    #NewcastleME

    Newcastle Fire Station Community Room
    86 River Road
    Closes at 7 p.m. Monday, June 23

    Oxford County

    #CantonME

    Town of Canton Meeting Room
    94 Turner Street
    8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday
    8 a.m. to noon Tuesday
    8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday
    8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday
    8 a.m. to noon Friday

    Piscataquis County

    #DoverFoxcroftME

    Dover-Foxcroft Town Office, Community Room
    48 Norton Avenue
    8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25


    Sagadahoc County

    #TopshamME

    Topsham Municipal Building, Russel Room
    100 Main St.
    8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24


    York County

    #AlfredME

    Parsonsfield Town Office
    634 North Road
    8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, June 24-25

    #BerwickME

    Berwick Fire Department
    3 Public Safety Way
    7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    #BiddefordME

    #McArthurLibrary
    270 Main St.
    9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    #BuxtonME

    Buxton Town Office
    185 Portland Road
    8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    #KennebunkME

    Kennebunk Free Library
    112 Main St.
    9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #KennebunkportME

    Church on the Cape
    3 Langsford Road
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    Kennebunkport

    Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library
    18 Maine St.
    8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #LebanonME

    North Lebanon Second Baptist Church
    259 Bakers Grant Road
    11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #LimingtonME

    Limington Municipal Complex
    425 Sokokis Ave.
    8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, June 23-24

    #NorthBerwickME

    D.A. Hurd Library
    51 High St.
    9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, June 23
    1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 24
    9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 25

    #SacoME

    Saco Community Center
    75 Franklin St.
    7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    #WaterboroME

    Waterboro Town Hall
    24 Townhouse Road
    Noon to 5 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, June 23-24

    Waterboro

    #WaterboroPublicLibrary
    187 Main St.
    Noon to 8 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, June 23-24

    #YorkME

    York Public Library
    15 Long Sands Road
    10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    #HomelessShelters

    "State and local resources are available for people who are experiencing homelessness or are in need of housing or heating support. Link below for more information.

    "For direct assistance to find resources available near you, dial 211 or call 1-877-463-6207; text your ZIP code to 898-211; or email [email protected].
    What are the risks?

    "According to the Maine Emergency Management Agency, heat-related illnesses in the state more often occur when temperatures reach the mid-80s or higher.

    “Heat-related illnesses, like heat exhaustion or heat stroke, happen when the body is not able to properly cool itself,” according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “While the body normally cools itself by sweating, during extreme heat, this might not be enough. In these cases, a person's body temperature rises faster "

    Source:
    newscentermaine.com/article/ne

    MEMA list of Cooling Centers:
    maine.gov/mema/response-recove

    Emergency shelters for the #Unhoused:
    mainehousing.org/programs-serv

    #MEWx #ExtremeHeat #MaineWx #ClimateChange #GlobalHeating #Heatwave #Heatwaves #StayingCool #MaineClimateDiary #ClimateDiary
    #Heatwave #Heatwaves #Maine #CoolingCenters #StayCool #CommunityResources

  22. #Maine #CoolingCenters: Find a spot near you

    As temperatures rise, communities across Maine open cooling centers to keep residents safe from the elements.
    Author: NEWS CENTER Maine Staff
    Published: 12:49 PM EDT June 22, 2025
    Updated: 3:22 PM EDT June 23, 2025

    AUGUSTA, Maine — "Summer has arrived in Maine, bringing rising temperatures and longer days. But when the heat becomes dangerous or oppressive, community cooling centers help support those who need an escape from the heat and humidity.

    "The centers are often located in public spaces, such as recreation centers or libraries. They typically open for short-term purposes.

    "While the primary purpose is to save lives by getting people out of potentially dangerous heat conditions, cooling centers may also provide charging stations, showers, or food.

    "The latest listings for cooling centers are on the Maine Emergency Management Agency's [#MEMA] website. We've included a roundup here as well as additional resources to help you stay safe this summer when temperatures rise.

    Androscoggin County

    #AuburnME

    Community Resource Center
    121 Mill St.
    9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or later) Tuesday, June 24
    9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 25

    Auburn

    Auburn Senior Community Center
    48 Pettengill Park Road
    8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    Auburn

    Hasty Gymnasium at Auburn Recreation
    48 Pettengill Park Road
    8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June

    Auburn

    Auburn Public Library
    49 Spring St.
    9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, June 24-25

    #DurhamME

    Durham Eureka Community Center
    606 Hallowell Road
    8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #LisbonME

    Lisbon Police Department
    300 Lisbon St.
    Open as needed 24/7

    #PolandME

    A.B. Ricker Memorial Library
    1211 Maine St.
    9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, June 23-24
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, June 25-26
    10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 27

    #TurnerME

    Turner Fire & Rescue
    19 General Turner Hill Road
    Available as needed

    Aroostook County

    #CaribouME

    Caribou Wellness Center
    55 Bennett Drive
    6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    Cumberland County

    #BridgtonME

    Bridgton Community Center
    15 Depot St.
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    #GorhamME

    Baxter Library
    71 South St.
    9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, June 23
    9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #PortlandME

    #PortlandPublicLibrary
    5 Monument Square
    10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #ScarboroughME

    #ScarboroughPublicLibrary
    48 Gorham Road
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Friday
    9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday

    Kennebec County

    #AugustaME

    Augusta Civic Center, Cumberland Room
    76 Community Drive
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #WatervilleME

    Waterville City Hall Annex
    46 Front St.
    10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    Knox County

    #RocklandME

    #RocklandPublicLibrary
    Rockland City Hall
    Flanagan Community Center
    Open during "normal business hours"

    #SouthThomaston

    Public Library (former Gilford Butler School)
    54 Spruce Head Road
    Noon to 4 p.m. Monday, June 23
    Noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, June 24-25

    #UnionME

    Union Town Office
    567 Common Road
    9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    Lincoln County

    #BoothbayHarborME

    Boothbay Harbor Town Office
    9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24
    8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 25

    #DamariscottaME

    Central Lincoln County YMCA
    575 Maine St.
    5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 23-27

    #NewcastleME

    Newcastle Fire Station Community Room
    86 River Road
    Closes at 7 p.m. Monday, June 23

    Oxford County

    #CantonME

    Town of Canton Meeting Room
    94 Turner Street
    8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday
    8 a.m. to noon Tuesday
    8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday
    8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday
    8 a.m. to noon Friday

    Piscataquis County

    #DoverFoxcroftME

    Dover-Foxcroft Town Office, Community Room
    48 Norton Avenue
    8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25


    Sagadahoc County

    #TopshamME

    Topsham Municipal Building, Russel Room
    100 Main St.
    8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24


    York County

    #AlfredME

    Parsonsfield Town Office
    634 North Road
    8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, June 24-25

    #BerwickME

    Berwick Fire Department
    3 Public Safety Way
    7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    #BiddefordME

    #McArthurLibrary
    270 Main St.
    9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    #BuxtonME

    Buxton Town Office
    185 Portland Road
    8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    #KennebunkME

    Kennebunk Free Library
    112 Main St.
    9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #KennebunkportME

    Church on the Cape
    3 Langsford Road
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    Kennebunkport

    Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library
    18 Maine St.
    8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #LebanonME

    North Lebanon Second Baptist Church
    259 Bakers Grant Road
    11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

    #LimingtonME

    Limington Municipal Complex
    425 Sokokis Ave.
    8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, June 23-24

    #NorthBerwickME

    D.A. Hurd Library
    51 High St.
    9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, June 23
    1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 24
    9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 25

    #SacoME

    Saco Community Center
    75 Franklin St.
    7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    #WaterboroME

    Waterboro Town Hall
    24 Townhouse Road
    Noon to 5 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, June 23-24

    Waterboro

    #WaterboroPublicLibrary
    187 Main St.
    Noon to 8 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, June 23-24

    #YorkME

    York Public Library
    15 Long Sands Road
    10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

    #HomelessShelters

    "State and local resources are available for people who are experiencing homelessness or are in need of housing or heating support. Link below for more information.

    "For direct assistance to find resources available near you, dial 211 or call 1-877-463-6207; text your ZIP code to 898-211; or email [email protected].
    What are the risks?

    "According to the Maine Emergency Management Agency, heat-related illnesses in the state more often occur when temperatures reach the mid-80s or higher.

    “Heat-related illnesses, like heat exhaustion or heat stroke, happen when the body is not able to properly cool itself,” according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “While the body normally cools itself by sweating, during extreme heat, this might not be enough. In these cases, a person's body temperature rises faster "

    Source:
    newscentermaine.com/article/ne

    MEMA list of Cooling Centers:
    maine.gov/mema/response-recove

    Emergency shelters for the #Unhoused:
    mainehousing.org/programs-serv

    #MEWx #ExtremeHeat #MaineWx #ClimateChange #GlobalHeating #Heatwave #Heatwaves #StayingCool #MaineClimateDiary #ClimateDiary
    #Heatwave #Heatwaves #Maine #CoolingCenters #StayCool #CommunityResources

  23. ICE Raid Resources - Housing Not Handcuffs
    housingnothandcuffs.org/icerai

    > ICE is now targeting homeless people. This inhumane directive is just one page of the Trump administration’s anti-Black, anti-homeless, anti-migrant, anti-trans and anti-poor agenda.

    #ICE #Raid #HomelessShelters #Immigrants #Homelessness #USPol

  24. With less funding and more hunger, a #DentonTX #CommunityGarden still wants to grow and feed more

    By Lucinda Breeding-Gonzales Staff Writer Mar 14, 2025

    "Friends of Shiloh Field Community Garden always plans to harvest more crops for its local partner #FoodPantries and #HomelessShelters. This year, the community garden’s board chair said the volunteer-run farm expects more people to need the food they grow.

    "'Every year we try to outdo ourselves,' said Christina Proctor, the chair of the board for Friends of Shiloh Garden, the nonprofit that operates the community garden. 'We always anticipate making more than we did the last year. Talking to the #FoodBanks and they tell us every year that we have increased the number of requests for food for us. Ever since 2020, it just keeps going up.'

    "Food banks across the country saw both hunger and food insecurity spike when the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered businesses and closed offices, shedding workers and leaving families without paychecks. Inflation and rising costs have kept some families strapped and struggling to feed their families. And as North Texas has grown, problems such as hunger, homelessness and food insecurity have grown with it.

    "The immediate future for hungry Texans of all ages looks grim. But recent cuts are affecting children greatly. The School Nutrition Association reported Monday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture [#USDA] announced it would cut the $660 million #LocalFoodForSchools program for 2025.

    "Politico, citing a spokesperson for the USDA, reported that the department also cut the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program. The program would have funded about $500 million this year to support food banks.

    "For the second year in a row, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission opted not to participate in the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer [#EBT] program, which would have paid $120 per eligible child for families already receiving food benefits through the summer months.

    "The program is meant to fill the gap left when public schools are on summer break, and children who qualify for free and reduced-price breakfast and lunch are vulnerable to greater food insecurity. The commission opted out of the program when the state Legislature didn’t move to allocate the money needed to get the program up and running on Monday.

    "Denton residents learned this week that Lovepacs Denton, a nonprofit that gives food to Denton ISD students to get them through school breaks and long weekends, will close after the school year ends in May.

    "#Austerity is impacting state and local assistance services all at once. Celia Cole, the CEO of Feeding Texas, said that cuts to programs like this not only put more Texans at risk for hunger, but they also reduce stimulus spending that benefits the state’s farms. Feeding Texas is a network of 20 food banks that feed hungry Texans and advocates for policies that prevent hunger. Cole said the Summer EBT funding could have fed Texas children and teenagers last year.

    "'The first opportunity that Texas had to run the program would have been in summer of 2024, and we missed out on it because, I think really more than anything, was that Texas Health and Human Services Commission ... had so much else on their plate with #Medicaid unwinding,' Cole said. 'They were facing really serious backlogs and getting people enrolled in Medicaid.'

    "Then, as the deadline for summer of 2025 got nearer, Cole said, it became clear that the commission would need money from the state to administer the program. Monday was the deadline for the Legislature to allocate the funds. Cole said programs like Feeding Texas will have to stretch their resources and be strategic with funding and food.

    "For Denton nonprofits, leaders are preparing to do the same. The Friends of Shiloh Garden is keeping close tabs on costs. Proctor said seeds aren’t as costly as donors might think, but over the last two summers, water costs have soared.

    "'Our biggest expense in production is water,' she said. 'We’ve been very blessed that Denton Bible Church has been helping us subsidize our water bill by giving us some money to help offset that cost.'

    "In 2023, when Denton saw about 55 days of triple-digit heat, Proctor said water costs were almost too much.

    "'That was the year we almost had too close because it was just so expensive,' Proctor said. 'Our water bills that year were just ridiculous.'

    "The operation installed drip irrigation and weed cloth to cover the drip lines and saw savings. But the nonprofit is still looking to serve more people and give its partners more of what they want."

    Read more:
    dentonrc.com/news/local/with-l

    To support the community garden, shilohfield.com/ for donation and volunteer information.

    #CommunityGardens #USDAFundingCuts #USPol #FoodInsecurity #BadDOGE #Hunger #ClimateChange #ExtremeHeat #Texas

  25. Reason #10 why #FordMustGo

    The quality of life in Ontario has been eroded since Ford continually cuts funding for social support programs. Homelessness has been increasing, and homeless encampments are common in every city in the province. Ford has committed to a tiny amount of funding that will come too late for this winter and take years to take effect. Once again, the most vulnerable are left behind.

    #OntarioElection2025 #ONpoli #HomelessShelters
    youtu.be/ZaSG68C5Qeg?si=EfA-y9

  26. NEW: As a lawsuit around SF clearing encampments makes its way through the courts, data from the city’s Homeless Outreach Team call log and interviews with service providers reveal the barriers unhoused people face when seeking shelter.

    "We are assessing families from the moment our doors open to the moment they close. It’s an unending tide of need."
    -Hope Kamer, director of public policy & external affairs at
    Compass Family Services, a nonprofit that helps to connect families with shelters.

    #SanFrancisco #SanFranciscoNews #Homelessness #HomelessShelters

    sfpublicpress.org/sf-shelter-h