Volunteers needed for annual homeless count

Maine must complete the point-in-time survey to receive federal housing assistance and funding.

Feds award nearly $14 million in grants to fight homelessness in Maine

Some of the Housing and Urban Development funds also will be used to connect residents with affordable housing programs and services.

Homeless advocates say it is time for Lewiston to have public, overnight shelter

It has been discussed for years, but is it time for Lewiston to finally have a barrier-free homeless shelter?

PHOTO: Homeless Vigil in Lewiston

Controversy over Portland’s new shelter gets messy with vandalism at City Hall

The graffiti focuses on the controversy over the capacity of the planned shelter that's before the City Council.

Homeless Veterans Stand Down ‘got the ball rolling’ for veteran to find housing, work

Saturday’s annual event at Togus will provide medical services, housing connections and other support to homeless veterans across Maine.

People dropping off donations at Sanford homeless camp may face littering charge

The city is opening a resource center where homeless people can get medical attention and services.

Kicked out of Portland shelter, family pitches a tent, struggles with homelessness

As Maine experiences a surge in homeless students, Ashley Livingston and her family struggle to find housing and get ready for the new school year.

State to get $3.3 million in federal funding to provide homes for young Mainers

MaineHousing will use the award to develop a community response to youth homelessness, focusing on rural areas where services are scant.

Maine gets federal support to address homelessness among MaineCare members

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has selected Maine to participate in a federal program that encourages such partnerships to enhance community living options for Medicaid beneficiaries. Through the program, CMS will provide Maine with technical assistance, with a focus on addressing homelessness and advancing community support for members with chronic physical or complex health needs, serious and persistent mental illness and substance use disorder.