Avesta Stories
’They don't just give you a home – they give you hope'
Russell is a native Mainer who became homeless when he could no longer afford the rent on his apartment and his truck was totaled. Now he lives in an Avesta home and is giving back to his community.
‘Avesta Housing saved my dad’
Dawn’s 74-year-old father lost his life savings in an internet scam and was unable to find an affordable rental. Then they found Avesta.
'By giving you a home, they give you an opportunity to succeed'
Oscar & Ruth moved into their Avesta home with their young daughter in 2019. Since then, they have flourished – Oscar works full-time as a machine operator, and they have welcomed two sons to their family.
‘I don’t think I’d be alive if I didn’t get into Florence House’
For four years, Laura was homeless and living on the streets of Portland. Florence House, an Avesta Housing community for women who have experienced chronic homelessness, gave her a new lease on life.
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