MaineHousing awards millions of dollars statewide to combat homelessness [Video]

Millions of dollars were given to several different agencies across the state to fund long-term solutions to homelessness.MaineHousing awarded $7.7 million from Maine’s Emergency Housing Relief Fund to 22 different agencies. MaineHousing to finance homeless solutions in Maine.From permanent shelters and supportive housing units to legal services and prevention support, the money will help people of all ages get off the streets. Kaydenz Kitchen, which currently runs an emergency warming center in Lewiston, is one of the many organizations receiving grant money. The $2.5 million they received will go towards a 24/7 permanent shelter. “The city has shown repeatedly over the past year just how much it cares, and the establishment of a permanent shelter is yet another example of that,” said Erik Jorgensen of MaineHousing. The new facility will help people find their own housing and connect them to service providers. “To have the opportunity to be awarded $2.5 …