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Nonprofits help asylum seekers in Maine find a permanent roof, but the wait is long
MAINE — The journey that many asylum-seekers take to come to the United States for a better life is difficult and dangerous. While many come through Mexico and wait for the rare chance to cross the
Avesta President & CEO appears on Forbes Books nationally syndicated podcast
Avesta Housing President & CEO Rebecca Hatfield recently appeared on the nationally syndicated podcast “Change Makers with Katie Gore” for Forbes Books. Says Rebecca: “Fundamentally, we are here to help people, and I am of
In Lewiston, first of planned choice neighborhood developments breaks ground
In 2020, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced a program offering grants of $30 million each to cities to develop affordable housing. Lewiston was the smallest city to receive such a grant.
Groundbreaking held for first Choice Neighborhood development in Lewiston
LEWISTON — Local, state and federal leaders are celebrating the groundbreaking of a new affordable housing development in Lewiston. “Wedgewood” is the first development to be built in Lewiston using funding from the U.S. Department
State, federal officials gather in Lewiston for Choice Neighborhoods groundbreaking
LEWISTON — Local officials said Monday’s groundbreaking at the historic “Wedgewood” house was a decade in the making. The sprawling, 82-unit development in nine buildings is considered the first phase of the city’s Choice Neighborhoods
Lewiston breaks ground for government-financed affordable housing project
LEWISTON, Maine — Lewiston’s next, large affordable housing project is underway – a partnership among federal, state, and local governments and the private sector. Governor Janet Mills, along with Senators Susan Collins and Angus King,
Lewiston starts low-income housing project as homelessness increases in the city
LEWISTON, Maine — Construction started Monday on an 82-unit housing project in Lewiston. Half of the units will be new homes for low-income renters who currently live in housing that is deemed unsafe, according to
For development of multifamily housing, Maine is still on pace for a good year
Maine’s need for housing has been estimated to be 20,000 housing units. Multifamily housing is a key part of what’s needed. Not just affordable housing, but also workforce units and market-rate apartments for singles, the
Avesta President & CEO addresses affordable housing crisis in podcasts
In new podcasts by U.S. Sen. Angus King and the Greater Portland Council of Governments, Avesta Housing President & CEO Rebecca Hatfield discusses the affordable housing shortage, possible solutions to alleviate that shortage, and how
