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Westbrook breaks ground on revolutionary workforce housing project
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
It’s getting more expensive for Mainers to age in place
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
Westbrook prepares to break ground on a new workforce housing development
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
Avesta announces Property of the Year Award
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
Avesta announces Core Values Awards
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,
Homeless to Housing helps residents transition to new homes
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
Find an Apartment Page now in four languages
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.
Rebecca Hatfield honored at MaineHousing 2023 Affordable Housing Conference
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
“Pop Quiz” with Rebecca Hatfield
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
