Preble Street staff are #CompassionInAction, and we want you to get to know them! This month we’re introducing you to Annick Nzeyimana, Case Worker, Anti-Trafficking Services.
How long have you worked at Preble Street? I have been working at Preble Street and in the Anti-Trafficking Services program for the past two years.
What do you like most about your role? What I love most about my role is helping people who are in need and advocating for individuals who may feel they have little or no hope for a better future. I value being present for clients, listening to them, encouraging them, and walking alongside them. Seeing the progress of clients who once felt hopeless is incredibly rewarding and reminds me why this work matters.
What is the biggest challenge you face in your role? One of the biggest challenges I face is not always being able to meet all of a client’s needs due to limited resources. Wanting to do more and sometimes being unable to do so can be difficult, but it also pushes me to be creative and continue advocating.
What aspects of Preble Street make you proud to work here? I am very proud to be part of an agency that gives a voice to marginalized and underserved populations. Preble Street is a strong and compassionate organization that works tirelessly to restore hope to those who have often been overlooked. Being part of this team is truly an honor.
What is your favorite hobby or activity? I love singing and dancing with my kids. It’s a joyful way to spend time together and recharge.
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Preble Street is committed to hiring individuals who want to make an impact in Maine through their diverse lived experience, education, and other learnings, are committed to providing low-barrier services directly to Mainers, and have a positive regard for individuals accessing services for homelessness and poverty.
From human resources to finance to casework to food programs, find the role that’s right for you!
I value being present for clients, listening to them, encouraging them, and walking alongside them. Seeing the progress of clients who once felt hopeless is incredibly rewarding and reminds me why this work matters.
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Staff highlight: Tim Stokes – Housing problem-solving
Preble Street staff are #CompassionInAction, and we want you to get to know them! This month we’re introducing you to Tim Stokes, Case Worker, Rapid Re-Housing Program! How long have you worked at Preble Street? Since January 2025. What do you like best about your role? Everyone’s situation is different – but a stable housing arrangement often depends on many things coming together. I enjoy tracking down these things and connecting resources to help others regain a sense of autonomy.
Meet the Chefs
On a blustery Tuesday in March, Chefs Brian and Colin roll out fresh dough for 500 dinner rolls as Chef Romann chops vegetables for the stock he’s brewing in the 80-gallon steam kettle. These three are the head chefs at the Preble Street Food Security Hub, where they lead a team of staff and volunteers in creating, preparing, and packaging thousands of meals every day for people experiencing hunger and homelessness in Maine.