Electric Bill Issues If your mentee has an electric bill that exceeds the GA limit ($99 at the time of this entry). WTS has a critical needs funds – you can request up to $100 for a one… Read More
WIC (Women, Infants, Children) WIC is a nutrition program for thousands of Maine families, helping Maine kids to grow up strong and healthy. WIC food benefits are available based on income guidelines and up-to-date nutrition research. This website… Read More
For Support and Solutions click here. Maine State page on pests Bedbugs fact sheet Bed Bug treatment and legal info Legalese – Title 14, Part 7, Chapter 710
Family Shelter 54 Chestnut Street (207) 772-8339> Apartment style shelter for families Oxford Street Shelter 197 Oxford Street (207) 761-2072> Adult men and women Preble Street’s Teen Shelter 343 Cumberland Avenue (day) 38 Preble Street (overnight) (207) 775-0026… Read More
Pine Tree Legal has a guide for rights for tenants in Maine detailing landlord-tenant laws available here. Learn about your rights as a tenant in Maine. Find information about eviction, unsafe housing, utilities & more. OR Go to… Read More
Click here for ways to deal with housing problems (legal) Portland Housing Authority 14 Baxter Blvd. 207-773-4753 Maine State Housing Authority 353 Water Street, Augusta 207-626-4600 Avesta Housing 307 Cumberland Avenue 207-553-7777 Housing and Employment Center 96 Lancaster… Read More
St. Luke’s Cathedral Tuesdays, 9:30 AM -11:00 AM 143 State Street, Portland Use Park Street Entrance (207) 772-5434 Salvation Army Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 297 Cumberland Ave., Portland (207) 774-6304 State Street Church Wednesdays 9:00 AM -11:00 AM… Read More
Category: Food, Clothing, Housing
Rental Laws
Updated on January 28, 2018 by Rob LeVine
Click here for an informative write-up regarding understanding Maine’s Rental Laws. It’s useful for both Mentors and Mentees.
Winter Tips
Updated on January 22, 2018 by Rob LeVine
Electric Bill Issues If your mentee has an electric bill that exceeds the GA limit ($99 at the time of this entry). WTS has a critical needs funds – you can request up to $100 for a one… Read More
Nutrition Programs
Updated on June 10, 2019 by Rob LeVine
WIC (Women, Infants, Children) WIC is a nutrition program for thousands of Maine families, helping Maine kids to grow up strong and healthy. WIC food benefits are available based on income guidelines and up-to-date nutrition research. This website… Read More
Support/Solutions
Updated on December 12, 2017 by Rob LeVine
SIT Volunteer Housing Coach Job Description New Mainers Tenants’ Association Housing Safety Office Rental Inspections Rental Housing Rights Portland Tenants Coalition
Problems (Non-legal)
Updated on November 6, 2018 by Rob LeVine
For Support and Solutions click here. Maine State page on pests Bedbugs fact sheet Bed Bug treatment and legal info Legalese – Title 14, Part 7, Chapter 710
Shelters
Posted on December 10, 2017 by Rob LeVine
Family Shelter 54 Chestnut Street (207) 772-8339> Apartment style shelter for families Oxford Street Shelter 197 Oxford Street (207) 761-2072> Adult men and women Preble Street’s Teen Shelter 343 Cumberland Avenue (day) 38 Preble Street (overnight) (207) 775-0026… Read More
Rent Assistance
Updated on January 14, 2019 by Rob LeVine
ProsperityME has a 0% interest program to assist people with first/last/security on a rental.
Problems (Legal)
Updated on January 28, 2018 by Rob LeVine
Pine Tree Legal has a guide for rights for tenants in Maine detailing landlord-tenant laws available here. Learn about your rights as a tenant in Maine. Find information about eviction, unsafe housing, utilities & more. OR Go to… Read More
Access
Updated on December 11, 2017 by Rob LeVine
Click here for ways to deal with housing problems (legal) Portland Housing Authority 14 Baxter Blvd. 207-773-4753 Maine State Housing Authority 353 Water Street, Augusta 207-626-4600 Avesta Housing 307 Cumberland Avenue 207-553-7777 Housing and Employment Center 96 Lancaster… Read More
Clothing
Updated on January 31, 2019 by Rob LeVine
St. Luke’s Cathedral Tuesdays, 9:30 AM -11:00 AM 143 State Street, Portland Use Park Street Entrance (207) 772-5434 Salvation Army Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 297 Cumberland Ave., Portland (207) 774-6304 State Street Church Wednesdays 9:00 AM -11:00 AM… Read More