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Former Snow School students return to begin new chapters in lives
For Katherine and her younger brother Charles, living at Snow School Apartments is truly like going home again: They attended the building’s namesake, the Charles A. Snow School, in the 1960s. After the school was
Resident profile: Shelby
Shelby and her son moved into an Avesta home in May 2024. Before the move, the pair had been living with Shelby’s parents in Biddeford. “I’m grateful to my parents, but we needed a place
Avesta hosts celebration of Snow School Apartments in Fryeburg
On May 22, Avesta hosted a celebration of Snow School Apartments in Fryeburg, Maine, to thank development partners and funders and to show our appreciation for the residents and staff who make it such a
Avesta taps Rhode Island housing ‘innovator’ as its next leader
Jennifer Hawkins, a Rhode Island expert in housing and community development, has been named president and CEO of Avesta Housing, a Portland-based provider of affordable housing. The appointment comes six months after Rebecca Hatfield left the
75 State Street resident honored for lifetime of community service
Marny Smith, second from left, at the Maine Health Care Association “Remember ME” ceremony in Augusta, Maine, with (L-R) daughter Jen; Katy Smith, vice president of assisted living for Avesta Housing; and son Ed. Marny
Avesta Housing’s new CEO brings more than 20 years’ experience
Avesta Housing, an affordable housing provider based in Portland, has tapped the former head of a Rhode Island developer as its new president and CEO. Jennifer Hawkins will begin her new role July 14, the
Avesta Housing names Jennifer Hawkins as new President & CEO
Avesta Housing is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Hawkins as the organization’s new President & Chief Executive Officer. Jennifer brings more than 20 years of visionary leadership and deep expertise in affordable housing,
Avesta wins MEREDA award for Firehouse Village
We are proud to announce that Firehouse Village in Scarborough has won a 2024 Notable Project Award from the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA)! Firehouse Village is a 2.6-acre, mixed-use development that includes
How State and Local Initiatives Are Bridging the Affordable Housing Gap
Affordable housing presents a paradox. The National Low Income Housing Coalition estimates the nationwide shortage at 7.1 million affordable units, with the majority of states having 40 or fewer homes available per 100 extremely low-income renters.