March 01, 2019
More Mainers Home for Good
“Laying on the ground, sleeping outside, cold. Now it’s nice and warm. I feel safe. This is home.” Because of your support, Preble Street is… 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
February 27, 2019
Volunteer of the Month: Emily
When a retiring weekend volunteer decided to pass the spatula along to the next generation, Emily Wasserman willingly took over. Every weekend, Emily rises before… Read More
January 31, 2019
Health Care Response to Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking impacts thousands of people across the globe, the United States, and Maine. At the Health Care Response to Human Trafficking conference — cosponsored… Read More
January 30, 2019
Maine Homeless Veterans Action Committee Annual Update
Thomas Ptacek, a formerly homeless veteran and Preble Street Veterans Housing Services Peer Outreach Coordinator, opened up Monday’s Maine Homeless Veterans Action Committee (HVAC) annual… Read More
January 25, 2019
Volunteer of the Month: Peter
When Peter is in the kitchen, people are laughing, smiling, and in high spirits. “Chef Peter” began volunteering at the Resource Center Soup Kitchen several… Read More
January 18, 2019
MaineCare Changes Lives
On January 3, Medicaid expansion was signed into law in Maine. Since then, more than 500 Mainers have been approved for coverage. With support from Preble… Read More
January 17, 2019
Attention SNAP Participants
If you participate in SNAP, here is what you need to know while the federal government is partially shutdown. February SNAP benefits are being issued… Read More
January 16, 2019
Patriots Donate Empowerment Coats
The New England Patriots and the Kraft family have earned “extra points” once again for keeping people experiencing homelessness warm! The organization donated 700 Empowerment… Read More
December 21, 2018
Preble Street Receives Shaw’s Hunger Is Grant
Preble Street is truly honored to be the recipient of a $13,534.01 Hunger Is grant from Shaw’s and Star Market Foundation! Shaw’s is a longtime… Read More
December 13, 2018
Preble Street applauds Congress’ passage of bipartisan Farm Bill protecting food assistance
On Wednesday, December 12 the House voted 369-47 to pass a bipartisan Farm Bill, following the Senate’s 87-13 vote to pass the bill Tuesday. Preble… Read More
December 13, 2018
Warming Hearts (and Feet): Linda Holtslander and Her Preble Street Sock Drive
‘Tis the season for giving and Peaks Island-resident, and Preble Street volunteer extraordinaire, Linda Holtslander did something this year that reminded us all what it… Read More
November 29, 2018
All Paws on Deck!
Dozens of volunteers join us every day at Preble Street, offering their time, energy, and unique skills to serve people in need. Some are great… Read More
November 20, 2018
The blinders are off this #GivingTuesday
UPDATE: You did it! Because of you, Allen has independence, Cary reclaimed her life, Carolyn speaks out, Jeff is safe and protected, and Jim works to change… Read More
in the news
March 13, 2019
New president of Maine Med says hospitals can’t go it alone
Sanders said a real-life example of how collaboration can improve community health care is a joint project between Maine Med and Preble Street, which provides… Read More
March 05, 2019
No Maine children should start the school day hungry
To increase the number of students eating school breakfast, anti-hunger organizations like Preble Street have been working with schools to adopt new breakfast services models that increase… Read More
January 31, 2019
Hundreds gather to discuss problem of human trafficking in Maine
Hundreds attended the Health Care Response to Human Trafficking conference, put on by Preble Street Anti-Trafficking Services and community partners. “We’re here to really raise… Read More
January 11, 2019
Advocates push for law to vacate convictions of human-trafficking victims
Survivors of human trafficking rallied Thursday in Augusta to increase public awareness about forced laborers or sex workers in Maine and to advocate for a… Read More
January 03, 2019
Mills set to reject LePage’s last-minute attempt to cut Medicaid
In the wake of her formal inauguration, during which Governor Janet Mills said she will implement voter-approved Medicaid expansion, advocacy groups are hopeful that Maine’s… Read More
December 22, 2018
At vigil, Portland remembers and honors homeless members of the community who have died
For the 24th year in a row people gathered in Portland Friday on the longest night of the year to remember those from greater Portland’s… Read More
December 21, 2018
Portland honors lost members of homeless community
Friday night, people in Portland remembered members of the city’s homeless community who have since passed away. The event included live music, a candle light… Read More
December 15, 2018
Farm Bill maintains SNAP, contains provisions for maple, honey, and organics
Preble Street and other poverty relief organizations in Maine are relieved that the 2018 US Farm Bill has passed with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or… Read More
December 02, 2018
Home is a place to say hello and goodbye
“Watching my father’s struggles was a painfully long goodbye. Fortunately, Logan Place gave a father and his children the chance to once again say hello.”… Read More
November 13, 2018
A strong safety net is one way we can honor our veterans’ sacrifices
“Yes, thoughts and prayers are appreciated, but to truly honor our veterans, we need to move beyond platitudes. Our nation must commit to providing reliable… Read More
October 12, 2018
Maine politicians take questions from homeless in series of forums
Preble Street Homeless Voices for Justice is hosting candidates in a series of forums. On Friday, Independent Sen. Angus King, Republican state Sen. Eric Brakey,… Read More
October 08, 2018
Affordable housing saves lives and saves the community money
Increased homelessness and its root causes are not unique to Portland. Despite what we hear about a strengthening economy, homelessness and hunger have exploded and… Read More
May 13, 2018
Commentary: A broken mental health system
Behind the struggles with drugs, crime and extreme poverty in Portland’s Bayside neighborhood – described in a lengthy article in the May 6 Maine Sunday Telegram –… Read More
events
May 03, 2019
Benefit Concert
The Cathedral Music Ministry is holding a benefit concert for Preble Street and the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence. Featuring local artists and talent,… Read More
May 10, 2019
A Tribute to the Band Chicago
Marcus Kaplan’s Marcusblue Productions has put together an all-star band with members of Rustic Overtones, The Youngerbloods, Stolen Mojo, and Fifth Freedom. They’ll be playing… Read More
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