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External Resources

We have gathered resources that many of our residents find helpful. Please feel free to read the descriptions below, and/or click on the relevant link to read more. If you have questions, please feel free to contact us.

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Auburn Housing Authority

The mission of Auburn Housing Authority is to develop, provide and assist decent, safe and affordable housing for lower income persons.  The Authority shall strive to create opportunities for residents’ self-sufficiency and economic independence, and shall assure fiscal integrity by all program participants.

Bath Housing Authority

Bath Housing works to enhance housing stability for seniors, disabled households, and families in the Bath area. We provide safe, attractive, efficient, and affordable housing which promotes positive outcomes in education, employment, overall health, and financial stability.

Brunswick Housing Authority

The mission of the Brunswick Housing Authority is to provide safe, quality and affordable housing for eligible persons in need of assistance, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, handicap, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, or disability, and to promote opportunities for the growth and development of residents as well as our community.

Catholic Charites

Catholic Charities USA is a national organization that offers support to member agencies, provides disaster relief and promotes poverty-reduction through research and legislative reform.

City of Auburn

Our City staff is comprised of dedicated individuals who are knowledgeable and ready to assist with your needs. We are committed to improving the quality of life for our citizens and encourage development and support partnerships between business, industry, government and community.

City of Lewiston

The City of Lewiston advocates on behalf of its residents in regards to municipal services and quality of life, interacting with Maine legislators and legislative committee members. In addition, Lewiston is an active member of the Maine Municipal Association and the Maine Service Center Coalition.

Common Ties

Common Ties Mental Health Services promotes the health and wellness of the citizens of Androscoggin County by providing programs supporting recovery from the combined challenges of physical, mental, and substance abuse illnesses.

Community Concepts

Since 1965, Community Concepts, Inc. has offered a variety of housing, economic development and social services for the communities of Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties of Maine. These services support both the basic needs of low income families and promote self-sufficiency.

Community Concepts has safe, affordable rental properties available in several communities throughout Oxford, Androscoggin and Franklin counties.

Lewiston Housing Authority

The LHA offers four public housing communities with 437 units for families and senior/disabled individuals.

Loaves and Fishes

Loaves & Fishes helps people pay for utility bill, taxes, replacement furnaces, prescriptions, mortgage payment, car payments and repairs, home repairs and rent security deposits.  Loaves and Fishes and the food pantry are headquartered in the Dominican Sisters’ convent in Sabattus, Maine.  We help all qualified residents of the Sabattus area regardless of religious affiliation

MaineHousing

MaineHousing is an independent state agency that bridges public and private housing finance, combining them to benefit Maine’s low and moderate-income people. MaineHousing brings millions of new private and federal housing funds to invest in Maine to create safe, affordable, warm housing.

Maine Immigrant & Refugee Services

MIRS is non profit organization that provides youth and Literacy programs, Case Management, outpatient counseling, and HCT services.

Tedford Housing

Tedford Housing believes that everyone deserves to have a safe and affordable home.  Over the years, the organization has evolved from providing emergency shelter to adults in Brunswick and offering shelter, supported housing and homeless prevent services.  People who are homeless often face numerous obstacles in their lives, so Tedford staff partner with various agencies depending on an individual’s or family’s specific circumstances.

Safe Voices

The mission of Safe Voices is to support and empower those affected by domestic violence and engage the community in creating social change in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford Counties.

Sanford Housing

The primary objective of the Sanford Housing Authority is to provide housing assistance to residents in our jurisdiction. This assistance takes the form of direct federal programs that financially assist in paying rent for family and individuals, and also takes the form of the advocating for and the promotion of more affordable housing in our community.

SeniorsPlus

SeniorsPlus is the Aging and Disability Resource Center serving Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford Counties. We’re your trusted source of information, options and services.

Southern Maine Area on Aging

The Agency provides many services and programs for seniors on a variety of issues, be they financial, medical, or personal.

Veterans Inc.

A residential facility in Lewiston is home to case management, employment & training, and supportive services staff who are ready to assist Maine verterans and their families.  In addition, Veterans Inc. provides mobile outreach and services at offices in Lewiston and Portland and at partner locations across the state. 

Washington County Assisted Living Guide

This guide covers the cost of assisted living in Washington and discusses some options seniors have for covering their care costs. In addition, it lists agencies that provide information, advocacy and support to aging adults living in the state.

 

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