Please join us for our Annual Membership and Town Hall Meeting on Homelessness September 19, 2018 Husson University’s Center for Family Business 64 Kagan Drive Bangor, Maine 04401 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – hors d’oeuvres 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – meeting The Bangor Area Homeless Shelter invites you to share your […]
Category: News
NewsCenter 2 Follows up on the Removal of Tent City
August 10, 2018Recently the city cleaned up the area known as ‘Tent City’ along the waterfront. NewCenter 2 followed up with folks who were affected to see how they were fairing. Watch the full video for more information.
The Bangor Area Homeless Shelter remains full due in part to the removal of tent city
July 27, 2018As the Bangor Public Works department cleans up the area known as “Tent City” the shelters work to accommodate as many of the displaced as they can. To watch the video and learn more click the link below. http://www.wabi.tv/content/news/Bangor-Public-Works-clean-up–489158291.html
Hope for Homeless featured on WABI TV
May 21, 2018Ann Sweeney talks to WABI about her efforts to help the homeless. Ann is a wonderful resource for the shelters and genuinely cares for those who are experiencing homelessness. click on the read more tab below to watch the video from WABI
Hike for the Homeless: Bryan’s Story
April 11, 2018For many people, they have a preset idea of who they think the homeless in our community are. Watch Bryan’s story to learn how the shelter is helping him to get a fresh start. click the link to learn more (Link)
Hike for the Homeless: Chesley’s story as told by NewsCenter2
April 6, 2018BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) — Resources provided by homeless shelters are crucial to the lives Maine’s homeless population — for Chesley Bragdon, it gave him a chance at a fresh start. To learn more and watch the video click here
Fox News recently hosted a series on being homeless in Bangor
February 6, 2018BANGOR – There is more to the shelter than people realize. From the rules and regulations that residents have to follow to how quick the turnaround is. Those who run it hope the shelter won’t be around in years to come because of all the resources they are providing. Read more at Fox News and […]
Bangor Area Homeless Shelter names Volunteer of the Year
January 7, 2018The Bangor Area Homeless Shelter named Jay McGarr as volunteer of the year for 2017. With more than 300 volunteer hours logged Jay is an integral part of the shelter team. “The people who come to the shelter are basically normal people that are going through bad times,” says McGarr. click on the link […]
Executive Director talks to the Ric Tyler/George Hale Show on WVOM
January 4, 2018Recent Homeless Statistics are out and our Executive Director Boyd Kronholm talks about homelessness on WVOM’s Ric Tyler/George Hale show. You can listen in on the link below http://podcast.wvomfm.com/wvom/4869121.mp3
UMaine Men’s Basketball Players Help Serve Thanksgiving Dinner
November 30, 2017The University of Maine Men’s basketball team stopped by the shelter to help serve Thanksgiving dinner and WABI.TV was on hand to capture the story. Click the read more link below and then on the red WABI letters to watch the video from WABI