NEWS & UPDATES
Maine advocates urge Congress to increase SNAP benefits
Food insecurity is a growing national problem amid the pandemic. Pantries are stretched thin — and money is tight in many communities. Advocates from across the country are urging Congress to increase SNAP benefits. They all want the next pandemic relief bill to include a boost for the program – and they’re urging congress not
Blackbaud Data Security Incident
On July 16, 2020 Preble Street was notified that Blackbaud — a third party provider of a cloud-based platform used by Preble Street for fundraising and donor information management — experienced a global security incident that began in February 2020 and ended in May 2020, when Blackbaud discovered the incident. Through its investigation, Blackbaud discovered
Portland officials told social workers to stop publicly distributing food to those in need
Note: Preble Street continues to serve meals to those in need at several stops throughout Portland. Advocates for the homeless organized a protest on the decline of social services in Portland on Wednesday night, preparing to sleep into the night on the steps of City Hall. It comes after city officials told social workers here
Important Changes to Food Services
UPDATED 7/7/2020 – details subject to change In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this new best practice model prioritizes the public health of our community and re-imagines the way Preble Street delivers essential services. Due to the public health risk of coronavirus spreading when large numbers of people gather, we are no longer able to
Unveiling the vision for the future of Preble Street
If you love your neighbors and you believe in the plans outlined below, share this page with friends and family (tag @PrebleStreet on social media) and let them know you support the vision of Preble Street! Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn Here at Preble Street, we look forward —
The Best Decision Ever: One Nonprofit’s Extraordinary COVID-19 Choice
Executives are enmeshed in crucial conversations about the future of their organizations and need to make quick decisions in those regards… but the calculations some nonprofits made exceeded the question of cash on hand. Maine’s Preble Street, which serves the homeless population, has actually raised salaries in anticipation of what’s now a very hazardous assignment.
Preble Street needs your help
A message from Executive Director Mark Swann: As we all navigate this uncertain time, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your ongoing support of Preble Street. Please watch to learn how that support has helped keep people safe, nourished, and loved. Preble Street is working harder than ever during
Groups working together to ensure safety of people experiencing homelessness in Portland
There was a quiet, almost mellow, feel at the new Sullivan Wellness Shelter at the University of Southern Maine on a recent afternoon when I stopped by to check out how things were going there. A few clients were playing cards – at a safe distance, around a large table – a couple others were
6th Annual Preble Street Art Show – September 2020
September 05, 2019 – September 30, 2019 Oak Street Lofts Gallery Come see the 6th Annual Preble Street Art Show at Oak Street Lofts Gallery! Free and open to the public. On view beginning 9/5 through the month of September, the show features works from artists residing at Logan Place, Florence House, and Huston Commons.
Preble Street opens new ‘wellness’ shelter at USM gym to ease overcrowding
The Preble Street social service agency opened a 50-bed, around-the-clock shelter inside a University of Southern Maine gymnasium to ease overcrowding at the city-run Oxford Street Shelter. Read more…
University of Southern Maine’s Sullivan Gym opens as temporary homeless shelter
The University of Southern Maine’s Sullivan Gymnasium will open Friday as a temporary homeless shelter due to the coronavirus outbreak in the state. The University of Maine System partnered with Preble Street to create the 50-bed shelter. Preble Street is operating the shelter with the help of the Maine State Housing Authority and the Maine
Preble Street Partners With USM To Open A Shelter In University Gym
The University of Southern Maine says it will partner with Preble Street to convert the Sullivan Gymnasium on the school’s Portland campus to a temporary 24-hour shelter for people experiencing homelessness. In a press release, USM says the shelter will open as soon as possible, and that it is to stay open as long as social distancing guidelines
