A unique workforce housing complex in Westbrook is underway, which will add 186 units to Maine’s overstressed housing market. Now, residents like police officers, teachers and nurses — who earn between $50,000 and $70,000 annually — can qualify for workforce housing. Residents who meet that criteria are in a tough spot. They can’t afford to
Most seniors want to live in their homes or communities for as long as possible, or, “age in place.” As outfitting homes and carrying out maintenance gets more costly, local volunteer organizations are stepping up to help. Around 75 percent of adults aged 50 or older indicated they’d like to age in place, according to
WESTBROOK, Maine — On Tuesday, New Ventures, led by real estate developer Jack Soley and builder Tim Hebert, will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for a new apartment complex in Westbrook called Seavey Terraces. The development will be built on 3.25 acres of land at 35 Seavey Street in Westbrook. The groundbreaking will mark the start
Avesta Housing is proud to announce that it has awarded its 2022 Property of the Year Award to Unity Village at Bayside in Portland, Maine. The following employees were honored with the award at Avesta’s All Staff Day on Oct. 12: Regional Property Manager Cathy Schwarz, Senior Property Manager Montana Galvan, Resident Service Coordinator Matt
2022 Core Values Award winners (L-R): Karissa Miller, Tessa Metcalfe, Gaby Berger, and Kevin Leavitt Every year, Avesta Housing presents its Core Values Awards to employees who exemplify our core values — Humanity, Stewardship, Relationships, and Quality. The 2022 awards were presented on Oct. 12, 2023. Winners are listed below. Humanity (We care about people):
Homeless to Housing caseworker Lorrie Ferrari helps Richard, a resident at Thomas Heights in Portland, transport donated bed frames to his apartment. Richard had been sleeping on a mattress on the floor. One of the many services Avesta Housing provides its residents is helping those who were homeless transition to permanent housing. Along with Housing
The Find an Apartment page on AvestaHousing.org is now multilingual! Users have the option of searching for an apartment, filling out an application, perusing frequently answered questions, and more in English, French, Lingala, or Portuguese. Many thanks to Language Partners for providing the translations and to Neil Arnold at Northeast Media Collective for applying the
MaineHousing Director Daniel Brennan honored Avesta Housing President Rebecca Hatfield with the Stephen B. Mooers Award during MaineHousing’s 2023 Affordable Housing Conference in Portland on Oct. 4. Hatfield was praised by Brennan for her long-time commitment to the work of creating affordable housing for all. He especially noted her work in 2023 to open a
Rebecca Hatfield is president and CEO of Avesta Housing, a nonprofit affordable housing provider headquartered in Portland, Maine. She took over the top post from longtime leader Dana Totman, who retired last year. Hatfield joined Avesta in 2015 and recently served as senior vice president of real estate. What was your first job, and what
A key housing advocate in Lewiston has received Avesta Housing’s highest honor. Misty Parker, assistant director of economic and community development, received Avesta’s Mission Champion Award, which is presented annually to “an individual or organization who has made significant contributions to the promotion and provision of affordable housing.” Winners of the award embody Avesta’s belief that
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