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‘They don’t just give you a home – they give you hope.’
When Russell’s seasonable job ended six years ago, he was unable to afford the rent on his apartment and began living in his truck. Then a deer jumped through one of the truck’s windows and

Mission Possible: Avesta Housing 2024 Community Impact Report
In 2024, Avesta Housing provided 3,072 affordable homes to more than 4,600 people in Maine and New Hampshire. But these numbers only tell part of the story. You can learn more about how we are

Avesta partners with Wayside to provide meals to residents
Avesta Housing’s success in helping our residents achieve and maintain housing stability relies heavily on forging strong partnerships. One of our partners, Wayside, has been an invaluable resource for years. Every Monday from noon to

Avesta Housing names new board officers
L-R: Dr. Renée Fay-LeBlanc, Peter Pitegoff, Douglas Stockbridge, Jim Hanley Avesta Housing, the largest nonprofit affordable housing developer in Northern New England, has appointed new officers to its Board of Directors: Dr. Renée Fay-LeBlanc, Chair

Maine Calling: Housing for Older Mainers
For older people in Maine, the challenges of finding or keeping a home that’s affordable are multiplied. Some need to downsize or find an age-friendly living situation, but can’t afford to—especially on a fixed income.

Work progresses on Lewiston, Auburn projects
In 2024, the cities had strong permit numbers. Here are aerial views of several of those construction projects. Click here to read the full article

Like mother, like daughter: Meadowview provides affordable housing for 2 generations
When Arlene needed an affordable place to live, she knew exactly where she wanted to go – Meadowview, an Avesta Housing community for older adults in Gray, Maine. It was, after all, where her mother

New affordable housing project is planned for Kennebunk
The town of Kennebunk will be adding more affordable housing with the recent planning board approval of a 72-unit income-restricted apartment complex, to be built on a 12-acre parcel in West Kennebunk. Avesta Housing plans

Senior housing project OK’d by Kennebunk Planning Board
Avesta Housing recently gained approval from the Kennebunk Planning Board to build affordable senior housing on Alewive Park Road in West Kennebunk. The project, approved last month, will include the construction of two new buildings, Each