A proposal by the nonprofit to open new shelters would repeat mistakes of the past.
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Impact of Blackbaud data hack felt at nonprofits across Maine
Philanthropic donors all over the state, and the world, are learning their personal data was held hostage in a ransomware attack.
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Posted inLocal & State
Preble Street donors warned about potential hack
The nonprofit wasn’t targeted, but donors’ personal data was among the information stolen by hackers targeting a third-party data storage company.
Posted inLocal & State
Pandemic leads Preble Street to plan new approach to helping the poor and homeless
The social service agency in Portland wants to eliminate some programs and convert its Resource Center into a 40-bed shelter. The Bayside neighborhood may not go for it.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Pandemic forces changes to Preble Street’s work with homeless
Preble Street will set up a 40-bed shelter, deliver meals instead of serving them and provide services through an outreach program.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: We can’t go back to Maine’s ‘normal’ on homelessness
Nonprofit agencies and the state are trying to fix flaws in the shelter system that have been exposed by the coronavirus.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Groups working together to ensure safety of people experiencing homelessness in Portland
Shelters have worked quickly to redefine themselves, setting aside spaces for people to isolate or quarantine.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Portland falls short in stopping virus’ spread among homeless community
Now city officials are demonizing people without homes, rather than explaining why they didn’t take expert advice to open more shelters earlier.
Posted inThe Forecaster
John T. Gorman Foundation gives $500K to local groups
PORTLAND — As part of its COVID-19 response, the John T. Gorman Foundation has awarded $500,000 in grants to 11 Maine non-profits working to provide food and shelter to Mainers in need during the outbreak, including Preble Street Resource Center, Wayside Food Programs and Southern Maine Boys and Girls Club. Preble Street received $75,000 to […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: We’ve had to stop volunteering at Preble Street – please take our place
People at lower risk of COVID-19 are urged to consider donating their time to organizations that can’t close their doors without abandoning the most vulnerable.