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2023 Forecast: Avesta to add 167 affordable dwellings in coming months
With thousands of people on Avesta Housing’s wait list for affordable dwellings, the head of the Portland-based nonprofit has a lot on her plate for 2023 and well beyond. “We are working diligently to provide
Bangor Savings Bank partnership helps Avesta residents live with dignity
Charlene knows what it’s like to need a helping hand. She raised six children by herself when her husband died at a young age. As a nurse’s aide for York County Health Services, she oftentimes
NBT Bank donates $5,000 to Avesta Housing
Pictured above, left to right: NBT Bank Maine Regional President Kimberly Twitchell, Avesta HomeOwnership Center Director Nicole DiGeronimo, Avesta Housing President & CEO Rebecca Hatfield, Avesta Housing Vice President of Advancement Sara Olson, and NBT Bank Vice
Donate to Avesta by Dec. 31 and double your impact
At Avesta, we know there’s a big difference between “four walls and a roof” and having a place to call home. That’s why we’re committed to providing services that transform our properties from being mere
ESL program provides immigrants with path to better lives
Bethany Jensen holds up a photo and asks the class to identify the object shown. “A ball,” responds one of the students. “Yes! Very good!” Bethany says. “But what kind of ball?” Mutterings from the
Registration drive provides election information to residents
Avesta Housing recently partnered with League of Women Voters (LWV) of Maine to help Avesta residents register to vote in the upcoming midterm election. From mid-September to Oct. 18, volunteers from LWV canvassed door-to-door at Avesta
Avesta Housing featured in Mainebiz 2022 Giving Guide
The lack of affordable housing has reached crisis levels in Maine and nationwide. Avesta Housing is at the forefront of promoting and providing more safe, quality, affordable housing for all people in need. Read about
Avesta President & CEO Rebecca Hatfield makes ‘Mainers of the Year’ list
Maine Magazine has named Avesta Housing President & CEO Rebecca Hatfield one of its Mainers of the Year. Each year, the magazine honors exceptional Maine residents to celebrate the work they’ve done and continue to
Avesta partner provides groceries to food-insecure residents
Inflation hits lower-income populations the hardest. When the price of groceries increases dramatically, people who are already struggling to buy basic necessities are in danger of going hungry. Avesta Housing has formed partnerships with numerous
