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Hey @justbob , I was just posting about the #PortlandME #WarmingShelter being closed last winter! Looks like they got more funding!

#MaineHousing announces nearly $3M in grants for #winter #WarmingShelters

Miles Bergquist
Tue, September 29, 2026

"MaineHousing announced $2.7 million in grants Tuesday for warming shelters to buy more beds ahead of winter.

"The money will be distributed among 12 organizations that provide short-term shelters, adding another 474 beds for #unhoused people in Maine.

"According to the housing authority, the award stands as the largest in five years and will bolster efforts to combat the housing crisis in eight of nine Maine 'homeless service hubs,' centers meant to cover all 16 counties.

"Warming shelters offer a place to stay overnight in cold temperatures, which can prove dangerous for those without protection from the elements. Most are open through the end of April.

"MaineHousing says the money may also be used for staffing, supplies, transportation, and other standard operating expenses.

" 'Dangerous winter weather can put lives at risk, especially for people experiencing #homelessness or housing instability,' MaineHousing Director Dan Brennan said in a press release. 'These grants help communities open safe, heated spaces before severe cold arrives.'

"The grant is part of a wider goal to keep vulnerable Mainers warm, MaineHousing said. Other programs they offer include the Home Energy Assistance Program and the Energy Crisis Intervention Program, meant to reduce heating costs for those who need it.

"Funds for this grant were made available by the Mills administration and the Maine Legislature."

cc: @newsbot

Source:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/mainehousing-announces-nearly-3m-grants-212425325.html

#Maine #PortlandME #OpenTheWarmingCenters #HousingForAll #HousingCrisis #Homeless #StopTheSweeps #EmergencyShelters #WinterShelters #MaineShelters #HousingCrisis #UnaffordableHousing

Hey @justbob , I was just posting about the #PortlandME #WarmingShelter being closed last winter! Looks like they got more funding!

#MaineHousing announces nearly $3M in grants for #winter #WarmingShelters

Miles Bergquist
Tue, September 29, 2026

"MaineHousing announced $2.7 million in grants Tuesday for warming shelters to buy more beds ahead of winter.

"The money will be distributed among 12 organizations that provide short-term shelters, adding another 474 beds for #unhoused people in Maine.

"According to the housing authority, the award stands as the largest in five years and will bolster efforts to combat the housing crisis in eight of nine Maine 'homeless service hubs,' centers meant to cover all 16 counties.

"Warming shelters offer a place to stay overnight in cold temperatures, which can prove dangerous for those without protection from the elements. Most are open through the end of April.

"MaineHousing says the money may also be used for staffing, supplies, transportation, and other standard operating expenses.

" 'Dangerous winter weather can put lives at risk, especially for people experiencing #homelessness or housing instability,' MaineHousing Director Dan Brennan said in a press release. 'These grants help communities open safe, heated spaces before severe cold arrives.'

"The grant is part of a wider goal to keep vulnerable Mainers warm, MaineHousing said. Other programs they offer include the Home Energy Assistance Program and the Energy Crisis Intervention Program, meant to reduce heating costs for those who need it.

"Funds for this grant were made available by the Mills administration and the Maine Legislature."

cc: @newsbot

Source:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/mainehousing-announces-nearly-3m-grants-212425325.html

#Maine #PortlandME #OpenTheWarmingCenters #HousingForAll #HousingCrisis #Homeless #StopTheSweeps #EmergencyShelters #WinterShelters #MaineShelters #HousingCrisis #UnaffordableHousing

Hey @justbob , I was just posting about the #PortlandME #WarmingShelter being closed last winter! Looks like they got more funding!

#MaineHousing announces nearly $3M in grants for #winter #WarmingShelters

Miles Bergquist
Tue, September 29, 2026

"MaineHousing announced $2.7 million in grants Tuesday for warming shelters to buy more beds ahead of winter.

"The money will be distributed among 12 organizations that provide short-term shelters, adding another 474 beds for #unhoused people in Maine.

"According to the housing authority, the award stands as the largest in five years and will bolster efforts to combat the housing crisis in eight of nine Maine 'homeless service hubs,' centers meant to cover all 16 counties.

"Warming shelters offer a place to stay overnight in cold temperatures, which can prove dangerous for those without protection from the elements. Most are open through the end of April.

"MaineHousing says the money may also be used for staffing, supplies, transportation, and other standard operating expenses.

" 'Dangerous winter weather can put lives at risk, especially for people experiencing #homelessness or housing instability,' MaineHousing Director Dan Brennan said in a press release. 'These grants help communities open safe, heated spaces before severe cold arrives.'

"The grant is part of a wider goal to keep vulnerable Mainers warm, MaineHousing said. Other programs they offer include the Home Energy Assistance Program and the Energy Crisis Intervention Program, meant to reduce heating costs for those who need it.

"Funds for this grant were made available by the Mills administration and the Maine Legislature."

cc: @newsbot

Source:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/mainehousing-announces-nearly-3m-grants-212425325.html

#Maine #PortlandME #OpenTheWarmingCenters #HousingForAll #HousingCrisis #Homeless #StopTheSweeps #EmergencyShelters #WinterShelters #MaineShelters #HousingCrisis #UnaffordableHousing

Hey @justbob , I was just posting about the #PortlandME #WarmingShelter being closed last winter! Looks like they got more funding!

#MaineHousing announces nearly $3M in grants for #winter #WarmingShelters

Miles Bergquist
Tue, September 29, 2026

"MaineHousing announced $2.7 million in grants Tuesday for warming shelters to buy more beds ahead of winter.

"The money will be distributed among 12 organizations that provide short-term shelters, adding another 474 beds for #unhoused people in Maine.

"According to the housing authority, the award stands as the largest in five years and will bolster efforts to combat the housing crisis in eight of nine Maine 'homeless service hubs,' centers meant to cover all 16 counties.

"Warming shelters offer a place to stay overnight in cold temperatures, which can prove dangerous for those without protection from the elements. Most are open through the end of April.

"MaineHousing says the money may also be used for staffing, supplies, transportation, and other standard operating expenses.

" 'Dangerous winter weather can put lives at risk, especially for people experiencing #homelessness or housing instability,' MaineHousing Director Dan Brennan said in a press release. 'These grants help communities open safe, heated spaces before severe cold arrives.'

"The grant is part of a wider goal to keep vulnerable Mainers warm, MaineHousing said. Other programs they offer include the Home Energy Assistance Program and the Energy Crisis Intervention Program, meant to reduce heating costs for those who need it.

"Funds for this grant were made available by the Mills administration and the Maine Legislature."

cc: @newsbot

Source:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/mainehousing-announces-nearly-3m-grants-212425325.html

#Maine #PortlandME #OpenTheWarmingCenters #HousingForAll #HousingCrisis #Homeless #StopTheSweeps #EmergencyShelters #WinterShelters #MaineShelters #HousingCrisis #UnaffordableHousing

Hey @justbob , I was just posting about the #PortlandME #WarmingShelter being closed last winter! Looks like they got more funding!

#MaineHousing announces nearly $3M in grants for #winter #WarmingShelters

Miles Bergquist
Tue, September 29, 2026

"MaineHousing announced $2.7 million in grants Tuesday for warming shelters to buy more beds ahead of winter.

"The money will be distributed among 12 organizations that provide short-term shelters, adding another 474 beds for #unhoused people in Maine.

"According to the housing authority, the award stands as the largest in five years and will bolster efforts to combat the housing crisis in eight of nine Maine 'homeless service hubs,' centers meant to cover all 16 counties.

"Warming shelters offer a place to stay overnight in cold temperatures, which can prove dangerous for those without protection from the elements. Most are open through the end of April.

"MaineHousing says the money may also be used for staffing, supplies, transportation, and other standard operating expenses.

" 'Dangerous winter weather can put lives at risk, especially for people experiencing #homelessness or housing instability,' MaineHousing Director Dan Brennan said in a press release. 'These grants help communities open safe, heated spaces before severe cold arrives.'

"The grant is part of a wider goal to keep vulnerable Mainers warm, MaineHousing said. Other programs they offer include the Home Energy Assistance Program and the Energy Crisis Intervention Program, meant to reduce heating costs for those who need it.

"Funds for this grant were made available by the Mills administration and the Maine Legislature."

cc: @newsbot

Source:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/mainehousing-announces-nearly-3m-grants-212425325.html

#Maine #PortlandME #OpenTheWarmingCenters #HousingForAll #HousingCrisis #Homeless #StopTheSweeps #EmergencyShelters #WinterShelters #MaineShelters #HousingCrisis #UnaffordableHousing