Welcome to the second installment of an ongoing series of community highlights from our digital media friends. _____ Josh Johnson | He Helped Shape Early Instagram—Now He’s Building Community in Maine SEE THE FULL SORY | BRICK & TIDES __________ Vassie Fowler | Executive Director of the Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Resource Center WATCH THE … Continue reading ON-DEMAND | Josh Johnson & Vassie Fowler
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Biddeford Gazette announces three new advisory council members
John Gold, Kayla J. Lewis and Annika Sovetsky each bring a unique set of talents and perspectives to the Gazette's Community Advisory Council John Gold Kayla J. Lewis Annika Sovetsky ____________ By RANDY SEAVER | Editor The Biddeford Gazette is very pleased to announce that three more community members have joined our Community Advisory Council. … Continue reading Biddeford Gazette announces three new advisory council members
Biddeford leaders tackle food insecurity
All across Maine, people are scrambling to help those who may be facing increased food insecurity as a result of the federal government shutdown. Typically, Maine’s SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits are distributed near the middle of the month. The program relies on federal funding. According to state officials, nearly 170,000 people receive SNAP … Continue reading Biddeford leaders tackle food insecurity
New program aims to employ unhoused people
A new program is being launched in Biddeford to help find work opportunities for unhoused individuals in the community. Organizers are calling it the "Biddeford Opportunity Crew," and it is a collaborative effort between several organizations to help "champion a workforce with purpose." The Biddeford Opportunity Crew is a new initiative based on a nationwide … Continue reading New program aims to employ unhoused people
City touts ‘major success’ in addressing homelessness
(From city personnel and previous stories by the Biddeford Gazette) Biddeford city officials say that a new partnership between the city and the Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Resource Center is delivering "real results" in addressing homelessness, with 43 individuals successfully housed since November through a "coordinated, compassionate approach." At the core of this success is what … Continue reading City touts ‘major success’ in addressing homelessness
Budget tensions include homeless funding
Last week, more than two dozen people appeared before the Biddeford City Council, each of them requesting varying amounts of public funding for their respective non-profit organizations. It is an annual process that is just one part of the city’s annual budget. None of the public presenters were questioned or challenged about their funding requests … Continue reading Budget tensions include homeless funding
OPINION: Biddeford’s Homeless: A volunteer’s perspective
By Tom McPheeters Special to the Biddeford Gazette I usually arrive for my shift at the Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center a little before 9 a.m. to get coffee going, but on this Monday, I am also delivering a large pan of American Chop Suey. Since I am not a native Mainer, I have no … Continue reading OPINION: Biddeford’s Homeless: A volunteer’s perspective
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