Portland Press Herald Our View: Long nights ahead for homeless in Maine’s largest city Rising poverty is symptom of the COVID crisis, stressing services for those in need. BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD We have grown used to the grim statistics of COVID, as we follow trends of new cases and death tolls to measure the progress … Read more
“I want to offer a sincere thank you to this caring community for your support of Preble Street during this public health crisis. Because of you, we’ve achieved amazing things over the last several months. Please watch to learn how your support has kept people fed, safe, healthy, and loved and is helping us revolutionize … Read more
For the 24th year in a row people gathered in Portland Friday on the longest night of the year to remember those from greater Portland’s homeless community who have died during the past 12 months. Thirty-six people were remembered, 26 men and 10 women, with an average age of 47. Read more…
Friday night, people in Portland remembered members of the city’s homeless community who have since passed away. The event included live music, a candle light vigil, speeches from community leaders and Preble Street organizers. See more…
