For the fourth year Hollywood Casino under the leadership of Jose Flores will be providing Thanksgiving Dinner for Shelter guests and the Community. They are a wonderfully generous neighbor and we appreciate their support.
News & Events
‘Hats for the Homeless’ initiative helps those in need gear up for winter
November 6, 2018As temperatures continue to drop, the need for hats and gloves grows. One local group is making sure everyone stays warm during the winter. Gloves, scarves and mittens. All are winter necessities “I could make a few hats, couple pairs of mittens and help out and then I thought well jeez I must have a […]
Veazie woman helps those less fortunate stay warm this winter
November 6, 2018Helping the less fortunate stay warm this winter, that’s the goal of a woman from Veazie. For the last five years, Louise Cunningham has been knitting away and donating to those in need. “It gives me something to do over the winter, and I try to keep at it during the summer too, when I […]
Annual Membership and Town Hall Meeting on Homelessness
August 31, 2018Please 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 […]
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 […]