Impact & Vision
At Avesta Housing, we envision a future in which our communities thrive because everyone has a place to call home. Guided by that vision, our work has a positive impact on the individuals, families, and communities where Avesta builds and maintains safe, quality, affordable homes.
Organization
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Established in
1972
in Assets
Budget
Affordable Housing Portfolio
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41
Cities And Towns
Served
Properties
(Apartment Units)
Resident Profile
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Income
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Resident Profile: Ben & Lilian
Ben and Lilian and their four children have lived at Brick Hill Townhouses in South Portland since 2010. Ben is a home care worker with Maine Behavioral Health and Lilian is a special projects coordinator for The Opportunity Alliance WIC program.
Both parents appreciate how ideal the Brick Hill community is for families with children. “I like how the area is situated,” says Lilian. “There are no busy streets; it’s really quiet. For all our children, this is their home. This is their neighborhood.”
Affordable Homes in Development
From the purchase of land to resident occupancy, each property Avesta Housing builds is the result of a years-long process. As of December 31, 2023, our robust pipeline included over 800 homes across 19 properties and more than $300 million in development costs. This pipeline is the result of a concerted effort, through strategic investments and partnerships, to accelerate development in response to the housing crisis.
From the purchase of land to resident occupancy, each property Avesta Housing builds is the result of a years-long process. As of December 31, 2023, our robust pipeline included over 800 homes across 19 properties and more than $300 million in development costs. This pipeline is the result of a concerted effort, through strategic investments and partnerships, to accelerate development in response to the housing crisis.
The Latest in Avesta News
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Avesta Housing president & CEO appointed to Federal Reserve advisory council
Avesta Housing President & CEO Rebecca Hatfield has been appointed to a three-year term on the New England Community Development Advisory Council (CDAC) of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. Part of the Federal Reserve,
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Avesta Housing awards 2024 educational scholarships
Avesta Housing has named the recipients of its 2024 educational scholarships. The $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually to Avesta Housing residents who are enrolling in a post-secondary education program — such as college, graduate school,
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Avesta Housing presents Mission Champion Award to Kennebunk Savings
Avesta Housing, the largest nonprofit affordable housing provider in northern New England, presented its Mission Champion Award to Kennebunk Savings for its work to provide safe, quality, affordable homes for older adults in Kennebunk. The