Federal funding changes affect number of unhoused individuals and families.
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Tedford client remembers nearly a decade of housing
One morning in July, a Facebook post tagging Tedford Housing caught my attention. A woman I didn’t yet know wrote about her child, about surviving domestic violence and about the turning point she found eight years ago at Tedford’s family shelter. She ended her note by sharing that, now stably housed, she was grateful to […]
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Childhood joy knows no address: Unhoused kids need fun, too
My summer fellowship with Tedford Housing has given me a meaningful glimpse into the work of a nonprofit whose mission is to empower people as they move from homelessness to home. From development projects to direct service, I’ve been able to contribute to Tedford’s mission in a variety of ways. One highlight of my summer […]
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A walk in the Tedford Housing neighborhood in Brunswick
I try to get out for a walk — maybe not as frequently as I should — to get a little exercise in and clear the mind a bit. Tedford’s small administrative offices, where I have worked for most of my last 18-plus years at Tedford, are right next door to the jewel of Brunswick, […]
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‘Now I’ve got kind people in my corner’: Coming back from loss and homelessness
Before people lose their homes, they often lose something else first — someone they love, the job that paid the bills or the stable health that helped them manage it all. Robert’s journey with Tedford didn’t begin with eviction or homelessness; it began with loss. Over the past five years, Robert has lost four important […]
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Preventing homelessness, strengthening communities
This winter, as heating bills rise and food costs remain high, many families are finding it harder to keep up. At Tedford Housing, we hear daily from households on the brink — those facing unexpected expenses that threaten their housing stability. Whether it’s an increase in rent, a medical emergency that drains savings or the […]
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Overcoming Groundhog Day homelessness
“I wish more people understood how quickly you can find yourself without a home. It’s not always a slow decline — sometimes, it happens in an instant. One day, I had a job and a place to live, and the next, it was all gone.” For Nathan, it only took a couple of weeks for […]
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Brunswick’s Tedford Housing provides a safe haven in Maine’s coldest months
The overnight Warming Center is one of few dedicated services in the region.
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Shaping housing struggle stories from fragments
Brian worked for over a decade in home improvement and the Maine lobstering industry. When he became disabled and his income was greatly reduced, the challenge of making ends meet became overwhelming. With no stable housing options, Brian lived out of his truck for years, losing track of time and relationships in the process. The […]
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Giving Voice: Warming center welcomes you, your dog, and your skepticism
“I think people, we’re creatures of habit. We get comfortable in the most uncomfortable positions, and that just becomes home.” That was David Pirtle from the National Coalition for the Homeless, explaining to a radio host why he sometimes chose to risk death by freezing on winter nights rather than move indoors. “All I can say […]