January 30, 2020
Survivor Rapid Rehousing Project Grant
For survivors of human trafficking, a key part of the journey to healing is safe and stable housing. Thanks to a $297K grant from the U.S.… Read More
Take a look back at more than 40 years of empowering people to overcome homelessness, hunger, and poverty.
The Legacy Society recognizes our friends who have made a planned gift to Preble Street a part of their personal philanthropy.
updates
January 29, 2020
Volunteer of the Month: Brett
Many residents at Glenwood Sober House volunteer at the weekly Preble Street food pantry, working as a team to move thousands of pounds of donated food into the dining… Read More
January 07, 2020
The Maine Medical Center-Preble Street Learning Collaborative(PSLC): An Example of Community Led Transformation of Care
“Disruptive or not, ideas for radical change are needed to meet the health care needs of our communities. As leaders, we are responsible for finding,… Read More
December 12, 2019
Mariners collecting socks and underwear for Preble Street
For the months of December and January, the Maine Mariners and Cross Insurance Arena are collecting underwear and sock donations to benefit Preble Street Teen… Read More
December 04, 2019
YOU DID IT!
THANK YOU! On #GivingTuesday you met the $30,000 match, exceeded the $100,000 Preble Street goal, and raised $107,000! Increase your impact by sharing this link… Read More
November 29, 2019
Be a part of their story this #GivingTuesday!
By donating to Preble Street on #GivingTuesday, you support our neighbors on their journey to healing and hope. Be a part of their story! Help us… Read More
November 27, 2019
124,344 pounds of food…and counting!
124,344 pounds of food (and counting) arrived at Preble Street today! Thanks to Rewind 100.9, Chuck Igo, all of the schools, businesses, individual donors, and… Read More
November 25, 2019
Preble Street Volunteers Fight Hunger
Thanks to thousands of incredible volunteers who join us at three Preble Street Soup Kitchens, we served 630,000 meals to our neighbors in need over the last year! In 47,389 volunteer hours,… Read More
November 08, 2019
Preble Street Anti-Trafficking Services Program Director honored with Maine Children’s Alliance Giraffe Award
Stephanie Bratnick, Preble Street Anti-Trafficking Services Program Director, was honored with a Maine Children’s Alliance Giraffe Award in recognition of those in our communities who “stick out… Read More
October 30, 2019
Volunteer of the Month: Ruth
Homelessness is traumatic, and the people we serve often experience uncertainty and distress. When Preble Street Volunteer of the Month Ruth is in the Florence… Read More
in the news
February 08, 2020
For Chronically Homeless Mainers, Housing First Can Be A Lifesaving Solution
Housing First is exactly what it sounds like: the idea is that people do better when they have permanent housing — and then are more… Read More
January 09, 2020
Federal report highlights Maine’s reduction of homelessness
“There’s been a lot of social services throughout the state of Maine that have been working collaboratively, together, to really make a dent and helping… Read More
December 23, 2019
Annual memorial vigil mourns deaths among homeless
Dozens turned out last Friday to honor the 43 members of the homeless community who lost their lives in 2019. For the last 25 years,… Read More
December 17, 2019
Giving Voice: How to honor the memory of a homeless veteran
Along with the resources listed in this article, please visit LandlordsHelp.org to see how you can partner to give a veteran a home. *** The… Read More
December 16, 2019
SNAP Restrictions Left This Maine Veteran Hungry for a Year
Tim Keefe found himself homeless in his tent in rural Maine. It was below freezing. He hadn’t had food in two days. “I’ve worked since… Read More
December 09, 2019
Some Mainers at risk of losing SNAP benefits
“Taking food away from someone doesn’t encourage them to look for work, it actually harms their efforts to get back on their feet.” – Heather… Read More
December 04, 2019
Trump administration tightens food stamp work requirements; hundreds of Mainers likely impacted
“We see this as a cruel punishment for people living in poverty.” — Meredith Cook, Preble Street Social Change Advocate The Trump administration is tightening… Read More
November 27, 2019
Stuff the Bus food drive is huge success
The 14th annual “Stuff the Bus” program was another huge success. Wednesday, volunteers unloaded buses stuffed with food items for the Preble Street Soup Kitchen… Read More
November 14, 2019
Anti-trafficking service awarded $500,000
The Department of Justice awarded $100 million to help victims and combat human trafficking across the country. Preble Street’s Anti-Trafficking Services will get $500,000 over… Read More
November 12, 2019
Initiative focuses on those in grip of trafficking, hidden in plain sight
Preble Street is striving to raise awareness of sexual and labor exploitation and help survivors reclaim their lives. Myriad obstacles stand in the way of… Read More
November 06, 2019
Maine works to end homelessness among veterans
So far this year 450 veterans and their families have been served at Preble Street, according to Executive Director Mark Swann. Twenty-five of those veterans… Read More
events
February 28, 2020
Annual Incredible Breakfast Cook-Off
Breakfast lovers, rejoice! Tickets are on sale for the annual Maine Restaurant Week Incredible Breakfast Cook-Off, February 28 at Sea Dog Brewing Company in South… Read More
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