Bangor will get more than $1.5 million in federal funds for homeless services.
That’s part of more than $22 million in federal funds coming to Maine to help people experiencing homelessness and others fleeing domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking, the office of U.S. Susan Collins announced Thursday.
The funding is coming from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
“Homelessness is a significant issue in our state, made even more urgent during Maine’s harsh winter months,” Collins said in a statement. “As Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I am dedicated to championing investments that deliver critical support to those in need, helping individuals and families rebuild their lives and achieve lasting stability.”
Another 11 organizations are receiving funds for these services. The other funding is going to:
— State of Maine, $13.8 million
— Preble Street, $2.2 million
— Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence, $1.9 million
— Maine State Housing Authority, $1.3 million
— Community Care, $833,025
— Through These Doors, $356,318
— New Beginnings Inc., $164,739
— Volunteers of America Northern New England, $161,256
— Penquis CAP, $101,000
— Kennebec Behavioral Health, $62,045
— OHI, $53,721
