Impact & Vision – 2023
Providing safe, quality affordable homes requires much more than putting up buildings. It necessitates a concerted effort among nonprofit partners, funders, and policymakers working together toward a common goal. Avesta Housing addresses the causes of affordable housing as well as the need. Click here to read our 2022 Community Impact Report.
Organization
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Established in
1972
in Assets
Budget
Affordable Housing Portfolio
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44
Cities And Towns
Served
Properties
(Apartment Units)
Resident Profile
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Income
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Building + Maintaining Affordable Homes
New & Preserved Homes
Safety + Sustainability
Economic
Investment
Supporting People + Building Community
Health
Promotion
COVID AND FLU VACCINE CLINICS, SCREENING EVENTS FOR DIABETES AND OTHER HEALTH ISSUES
Food
Security
Educational Opportunities
The Latest in Avesta News
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Photos: Lewiston housing complex coming together
An aerial view of the 82-unit, 8 building project in the heart of downtown Lewiston as construction continues in different phases. Click here to read the full article
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John T. Gorman Foundation receives national recognition for Lewiston investment
The John T. Gorman Foundation, a Portland nonprofit, received national recognition for its role in supporting a community partnership that is bringing new housing, economic opportunity and millions of dollars in public and private investment
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In fight for more housing in Maine, one barrier rises above the rest: Us
Nick Mascetta and his partner started looking to buy a house soon after they moved back to Maine. This spring, nearly two years later, they were still looking. The options were grim: Gamble on a