We’re hiring! Do you want to be a member of a diverse team of professional, compassionate, and innovative agents of change working to end homelessness, hunger, and poverty in Maine? If so, Preble Street may be the place for you.
OUR MISSION
The mission of Preble Street is to provide accessible barrier-free services to empower people experiencing problems with homelessness, housing, hunger, and poverty, and to advocate for solutions to these problems.
Our Programs
From a nutritious meal to crisis intervention, from clean clothes to healthcare, from showers to a permanent home, Preble Street programs not only meet urgent needs but also create solutions to homelessness and hunger.
Who We Serve
The people we meet come from every background. Some were born into abject poverty and abuse. Others were born into a loving and stable family, but life’s circumstances dictated a wildly unanticipated course.
OUR ANNUAL IMPACT
LATEST NEWS
Preble Street Rapid Re-Housing Program: Serves 100+ People, Saves Maine $1 Million
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Jen Tibbals communications@preblestreet.org Preble Street Rapid Re-Housing Program reaches housing milestone and keeps on going Program serves 100+ participants and saves the emergency services system in Maine over $1,000,000 PORTLAND, ME — Preble Street, a nonprofit human service agency with programs throughout Maine, created its Rapid Re-Housing program (RRH) in 2020 to move more people from homelessness to permanent housing. Today, Preble Street announces that the program has officially served
A home for good
“Before I moved to Huston Commons, I moved at least once a year. I’ve never lived anywhere for five years before. It’s great! This is my home.” — Dawn, one of the first Huston Commons tenants Huston Commons, the third Preble Street Housing First program to open, turned five this month! That’s five years of
National Day of Action: April 26!
On Tuesday, April 26, homelessness and housing advocates are preparing an unprecedented Congressional advocacy push around the federal budget. Please call your Representative and both Senators on that day to request increased funding for homelessness and housing! More specifically, you can ask them to join the “Dear Colleague” letter supporting $3.6 billion for homeless assistance
REFLECTION: Preble Street Early Response to COVID-19
By Sam Chamberlain (he/him), Managing Director of Preble Street Quarantine Shelters Note: With funding from MaineHousing, Preble Street operated a Quarantine & Isolation (Q&I) Shelter in Scarborough from May 2020 through March 31, 2022. Because of decreased need, the state consolidated this service to Lewiston as of April 1, 2022. As social workers — and
Volunteer Appreciation is in the air!
Preble Street has top-tier volunteers, and this Volunteer Appreciation Week, we cannot thank them enough for their time, dedication, and love! In the last year, over 1,000 individuals have volunteered with Preble Street, making a difference in the lives and hearts of staff and clients. We could not do the work we do without them!
Pay hike recognizes unprecedented effort to aid Maine’s most vulnerable
BY MARK SWANN SPECIAL TO THE PRESS HERALD Doing anti-poverty work is tough and has become even more challenging as the pandemic has led to unprecedented economic instability, social isolation and increased polarization in society. The mission of Preble Street has always been to care for people who have nowhere else to turn and to
FEATURED PREBLE STREET STORIES
James’s Story
“I love living here already! I don’t need to pull down my mask for you to know I’m smiling.” After about seven years of homelessness, James moved into his apartment at Preble Street Housing First Program, Logan Place, in July 2021! Over the
Ben’s Story
A month before turning 18, Ben arrived at Preble Street after having stayed at multiple foster homes and youth shelters. Over the course of the spring and summer, Teen Services staff — along with collaborative partners — provided Ben the structure and stability
Jojo’s Story
JoJo became a tenant of Florence House after living in both the emergency shelter and safe haven housing in the building. “You have a place to go, you have people to talk to, you have the support of the staff. It’s a lot
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Every week 350 community volunteers lend a hand at Preble Street and almost 100% of the food and clothing we distribute is donated. We welcome — we depend on — your time, financial support, or in-kind donations. We welcome — we depend on — your time, financial support, and in-kind donations. Volunteering at one meal a year, once in a while, or every week; donating work boots for someone trying to turn their life around, or organizing a fundraiser — every gift you give helps those most in need.
The Preble Street Rapid Re-Housing Program has served over 100 participants and saved the emergency services system in Maine over $1,000,000!
http://preblestreet.org/2022/05/03/preble-street-rapid-re-housing-program #AffordableHousingMonth
In celebration Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) month, we are highlighting stories from #NoKidHungry’s culinary champions who are members of the #AAPI community.
Our first feature is on the incredibly inspiring @ChefTimMa. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3KQ1iZ0
Mainers will begin receiving their $850 relief checks in June! Please let your networks know that free help is available to anyone who needs help filing their 2021 tax return, a requirement for claiming these checks. For more info or assistance, visit http://www.cashmaine.org
Our friends at Homeless Voices for Justice are hosting their 15th annual Summer Solstice Vigil on 6/17 to raise awareness about the tragedy of homelessness and the solutions we need to implement to end it here in Maine! http://facebook.com/events/1156255834944407 #PrebleStreetLoveInAction
